Manufacturing Assistant

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

Position Description

Position ObjectiveTo provide Kerry, Jackson with ongoing, necessary support within our SAP processes. Assists in the completion of process orders and ensures deviations are found and corrected prior to Teco with heavy involvement within operations. The production assistant is responsible, but not limited to the below:

Position Responsibilities1.Reviewing completed process orders prior to them being TECO’d

2.Confirm data in PI sheets, materials consumed, goods issued are correct and that variances are within defined tolerances

3.Understand production processes and the causes of variances in production data

4.Review machine & labor time to see that it aligns with the PO, or that downtime has been recorded

5.Review good receipts to ensure it matches the PO and the quantity of goods issued

6.Fostering a team culture while maintaining a higher understanding of involvement and relationship between production assistant and operations

7.Work with production to correct deviations found while reviewing process orders and TECO’ing

8.Provide support and coach/mentor employees while trouble shooting deviations to mitigate future occurrence

9.Supports management with changes and assists where necessary.

10.Supports and embraces CI (Continuous Improvement) culture and methodology.

11.Flexible with Hours to support needs (15% may need to flex hours). On floor communication and support as needed (60% on floor).

Key responsibilities

Qualifications and skills

 

Technical / Professional Technical / Organizational KnowledgeFollows written & verbal methods with attention to detail

Accepts and follows work direction

Knowledge of all training procedures and processes

Cognitive ThinkingAbility to adapt quickly to time-sensitive operations.

Ability to identify problems and recommend or follow through on appropriate solutions.

 

LeadershipLeadershipPromotes Kerry Life Values

Promotes Eye for Quality values

Promotes Eye for Safety values

Organization / AdministrativeInteracts well in a team environment

Handles multiple demands and balances priorities. Understands effective time management. Is efficient in processing changes in workloads and is flexible to assist others

Customer OrientationRecognizes the importance of meeting customer specifications and demands. Delivers a high quality of service at all times.

CommunicationCommunicationCommunicates in an open, positive and timely manner; strong emphasis on public speaking

Treats others with respect

Conveys information clearly and effectively

InterpersonalPortrays a professional image.

Respects individuals

Possesses strong communication skills.

Self ManagementSelf Management Aspires to high personal standards for himself

Motivation Demonstrates flexibility in managing duties.

Pursues continuous growth and learning

Is highly motivated & self-driven

Education and ExperienceHigh School Diploma or equivalent required. Bilingual (Spanish/English) is desired.