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 integral environment.
About the role
Ensure the
safe, efficient, and cost-effective execution
of production operations within the flavor manufacturing plant, meeting Safety, Quality, Service, and Cost targets through strong team leadership, process standardization, and continuous improvement.
Guarantee
operational continuity, production plan compliance, and talent development
, maintaining the highest standards of food safety, quality, and operational performance.
Key responsibilities
Lead the
end-to-end plant operations
, including production, material flow, and internal supply chain.
Promote and sustain a
strong safety culture
based on prevention, discipline, and employee engagement.
Ensure full compliance with
EHS policies, procedures, and regulatory standards
.
Deliver
production plan performance ≥ 97%
, ensuring on-time and reliable output.
Drive initiatives to




reduce waste below 3%
and improve operational efficiency.
Manage and optimize
cost per kilogram (≤ 0.5 USD/kg)
through productivity improvements.
Reduce
internal rejects and rework
through continuous improvement practices.
Ensure compliance with
quality and food safety standards (HACCP / GMP)
.
Lead and implement
Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement projects
.
Develop team capabilities, strengthening
technical skills and leadership pipeline
.
Oversee
performance management
, proactively identifying and solving operational deviations.
Support plant scalability and growth, ensuring readiness for
multi-shift operations expansion
.
Qualifications and skills
Bachelor's degree in
Industrial, Chemical, Food Engineering, or related field
.
Master's degree in Operations or Manufacturing (preferred).
Minimum of
5+ years leading manufacturing operations
.
Experience in
food, flavor, ingredients industry
.
Proven experience managing
multi-shift operations
.
Strong background in
KPIs management and continuous improvement
.
Experience leading
complex teams or cross-functional projects at a managerial level
.
Strong leadership and team management
Results-driven mindset
Analytical thinking
Effective communication
Problem-solving capability

📌 Operations Manager (México)
🏢 Kerry Kerry
📍 México