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 role
The Plant Manager will be responsible for Leading the Operations and Warehouse Site Teams to achieve quality, efficiency, cost and delivery targets which are consistent with business objectives with specific regard to plant utilization, process improvement, cost containment, labour and resource utilization.
You will also facilitate continuous improvement to ensure practices are aligned with Kerry Group Continu...
Key responsibilities
Leadership
Provide clear leadership and direction with a strong "can-do" attitude
Drive performance through collaboration across all site functions
Build high‐performing teams and support cross‐functional alignment
Manufacturing Performance
Develop and manage the manufacturing budget, ensuring cost control and efficiency
Monitor variances and take corrective action to optimise performance
Establish systems and processes to deliver cost‐effective production within quality standards
Plan and oversee production schedules to maximise efficiency and meet delivery targets
Evaluate manufacturing operations and recommend improvements, including capital investments
Drive team capability through succession planning and talent development
Data Analysis & Reporting
Establish reporting systems to trackManufacturing costs
Production efficiency
Delivery performance
Inventory management




Customer service performance
Quality metrics
Analyse performance data and provide actionable insights for improvement
Quality, Safety & Compliance
Ensure compliance with Kerry and third‐party standards includingGMP (Good Manufacturing Practices)
HACCP
Allergen control
Chemical and sanitation control
Product traceability and recall procedures
Maintain strong quality performance reporting mechanisms
Participate in and provide direction to the Site HACCP team
Workplace Practices
Foster a positive work environment with strong industrial relations
Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and labour regulations
Drive a culture aligned with Kerry's values and business objectives
Support employee performance management and development
Ensure workforce capability aligns with current and future business needs
Ensure site operations comply with Kerry Group policies and procedures, local regulatory and legal requirements and environmental and risk management standards
Qualifications and skills
Minimum 10 years of relevant management experience, preferably in food manufacturing
The Taste Plant Experience is a must‐have
Proven experience in manufacturing operations within the food industry
Strong communication skills with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels
Demonstrated ability to coach, mentor, and develop teams
Strong analytical and problem‐solving capabilities
Excellent project management and interpersonal skills
Solid knowledge of GMP, HACCP, and Workplace Health & Safety (WHS) standard
Solid analytical thinking and project management skills
Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills
Leadership capability with a focus on team development and succession planning
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📌 Plant Manager - Lonsdale (Adelaide)
🏢 Kerry
📍 Adelaide