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Plant Manager - DurbanFull job descriptionRequisition ID 51803Position Type FT PermanentRecruiter #LI-RG1Posting Type LI About KerryKerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Every day we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people across the world. Our vision is to be our customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers you an opportunity to shape the future of food while providing you opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment.About the roleThe Plant Manager will drive continuous improvement and optimisation of all production processes. They will oversee all daily operations of the plant from manufacturing and warehousing to ensuring that all policies and procedures are followed. The plant manager will have the key skills to develop processes that will maximize stewardship, safety, quality, cost control, delivery and productivity.Key responsibilitiesProvide on-going leadership for plant safety and sustainability programs.Ensuring adherence and continuous improvement to the quality and food safety commitments of the siteEnsure legal compliance for the operations.Achieving or exceeding budgeted operations financial, productivity and schedule attainment goalsLeading the organization in the ongoing process of Continuous Improvement and collecting and analyzing data to highlight areas of continuous improvement.Ensuring excellence in management of human resources/labor relationsWorking collaboratively with all stakeholders, both internal and external to achieve results, along with demonstrating a vigilant commitment to ethics and our Company reputation.Ensure care of assets through the establishment and adherence to preventative maintenance and asset care programsResponsibly representing the Company in local, industry, community and regulatory affairs within the Companys policies and culture.Plan, organise, direct and run optimum day-to-day operations to exceed our customers expectations.Increase production assets, capacity and flexibility while minimising unnecessary costs and maintaining current quality standards.Be responsible for production output, product quality and on-time and in-full shipping.Allocate resources effectively and maximum utilisation of assets to produce optimal results.Implement strategies in alignment with strategic initiatives and provide a clear sense of direction and focus.Monitor operations and trigger corrective actions when required.Share a trusting relationship with workgroup and recruit, manage and develop site employees.Develop systems and processes that track and optimise productivity and standards, metrics and performance targets to ensure effective return on assets.Stay up to date with latest production management best practices and concepts. Responsible for the day-to-day operations of the unit Leadership:Ownership and accountabilityValues diversity and differenceBuilding and maintaining relationshipsManaging teams effectivelyInfluentialSetting vision and strategy for the site Service:Customer focused.Results focused.Ability to multi-task and work effectively under pressure. Communication:Presentation skillsCommunication - written & oral/ability to communicate complex ideas concisely.Active listeningExcellent report writing and computer skills.Qualifications and skillsEssential:Degree with at least 10 years manufacturing experience of which 5 years should be at a senior level.Effective communication skills both verbal and written.Strategic Planning skillsFinancial and business management skillsWorking knowledge of manufacturing and warehousing operations in a food or similar industryWorking knowledge of SAP or similar ERP systemComputer literacy at intermediate level Preferred:Masters DegreeKnowledge of SAPExperience in a food related industryExperience working in a union environmentBeware of scams online or from individuals claiming to represent us. A Kerry employee will not solicit candidates through a non-Kerry email address or phone number. In addition, Kerry does not currently utilise video chat rooms (e.g., Google Hangouts) to conduct interviews. Refuse any request that asks you to provide payment to participate in the hiring process (e.g., purchasing a starter kit, investing in training, or something similar). Kerry will not ask you to pay any money at any point in the hiring process with the exception of reimbursable travel expenses. In addition, any payments made by Kerry will be from official firm accounts bearing the Kerry name.

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