Operations
US$102,500 – US$190,000 / yr base salary
Posted 21 Apr 2026
Advertised as “Operations Lead”
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- Expected experience
- 10+ yrs
- Management level
- People management
- Employment
- On-Site
- Contract
- Full-time
| Base salary | US$102,500 – US$190,000 / yr |
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CertificationsIOSH, NEBOSH, HACCP, Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
Field of studyEngineering, Food Science, Manufacturing (or related)
Study levelBachelor's
About Kerry
Kerry 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 role
The Site Operations Lead provides experienced, visible leadership across site manufacturing operations, ensuring the safe, compliant and efficient delivery of customer requirements.
The role is accountable for production performance and for embedding a sustainable continuous improvement culture that strengthens Safety, Quality, Service, Cost, People and Sustainability outcomes.
Working as a key member of the Site Leadership Team, the role aligns Production, Engineering, Food Safety & Quality, Supply Chain and support functions around clear priorities, disciplined performance routines and practical improvement plans.
Key responsibilities
In this role you will
- Improve site performance across Safety, Quality, Service, Cost, People, and Sustainability metrics.
- Consistently deliver production plans while improving efficiency and reliability.
- Build a strong pipeline of continuous improvement projects with verified business benefits.
- Enhance audit readiness and compliance performance.
- Develop a highly capable and engaged manufacturing team.
- Create a culture of accountability, ownership, and continuous learning.
Develop High-Performing Teams
- Build an engaged, accountable, and inclusive manufacturing culture.
- Coach and develop operational leaders and frontline teams.
- Strengthen succession planning and capability development across the function.
Partner Across the Business
- Collaborate closely with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Finance, HR, and other site functions.
- Lead cross-functional projects and improvement programmes that deliver sustainable business results.
- Provide operational insight and strategic input to the Site Leadership Team.
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Lead Safe and Compliant Operations