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.

Where will you work?

Our Rome, GA location is part of our Meat division and uses unique proprietary technology created and developed by Kerry to create breading and coating blends for our customers and products. This team is close-knit with a family like feel, taking pride in their relationships and the results they produce each day! With a recent 125 million dollar investment, this site will soon be one of the most advanced and modern food manufacturing facilities in the world. Join us on our journey!

What will you do?

• Lead sanitation employees to maintain a clean facility using approved chemical solutions while following safety procedures including PPE.
• Ensure the facility is compliant with internal, customer and governmental requirements for cleanliness while maintaining the highest safety and quality standards.
• Maintain the master sanitation schedule for plant meeting GMP and Kerry guidelines.
• Develop, maintain, and implement SSOPs, using both wet cleaning and dry cleaning methods and tools.
• Conduct and participate in internal, regulatory and / or customer audits as necessary and follow up on any corrective actions.
• Maintain chemical inventory.
• Manage pest control program.
• Recommend, develop, and implement new or improved sanitation programs or tools to meet plant and company goals for safety, sustainability, and sanitation excellence.
• Manage relationships with vendors including chemical suppliers, pest control companies, and others as needed.
• Participate and lead cross functional teams with production & quality.
• Manage and adhere to sanitation budget.
• Responsible to maintaining proper documentation that meets all governmental and customer requirements.
• Maintain and write detailed clean up procedures and SSOPs for all plant equipment.
• Responsible for sanitation of plant, warehouse, and plant ground.
• All other duties as assigned.

What will you need to be successful?

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Experience within a food manufacturing setting but open to nutraceutical or pharmaceutical as well.
• Minimum 5 years of sanitation experience with at least 3 of those years at a supervisor / manager level.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• SAP, Kronos and / or Intelex are a nice to have.
• Proven leadership skills with a proactive, self starter attitude capable of working in a fast paced environment.
• Availability to work weekends and night shift on occasions.

Compensation Data

The typical hiring range for this role is $89,175 to $134,984 annually and is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, location, etc. In addition to your pay, Kerry offers benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and retirement contribution (all benefits and incentives are subject to eligibility requirements).

Kerry is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. Kerry will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen. Additional information can be found at: Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (dol.gov) .