Production Processing Manager

About the role

The Production Processing Manager oversees all aseptic processing operations, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant production of high-quality beverages for the Byesville, OH plant. This role is responsible for thermal processing, sterilization systems, batching, and production integrity, while maintaining strict adherence of food safety and regulatory standards. This is an on-site position.

Responsibilities

• Operations Manager Lead day-to-day aseptic processing operations (mixing, blending, UHT/HTST systems, sterilization)
• Ensure production targets are met for volume, yield, and efficiency
• Monitor and optimize CIP (Clean-In Place) and SIP (sterilize-in-Place) processes
• Manage day-to-day operations with Safety first mindset and embracing the safety culture
• Cook with packaging and maintenance teams for seamless operations
• Food Safety And Quality Ensure compliance with FDA regulations and aseptic processing requirements
• Maintain HACCP plans and critical control points
• Partner with QA to ensure product sterility and consistency
• Lead investigations for deviations, contamination risks, or non-conformance
• Equipment & Process Optimization Manage aseptic processing equipment such as UHT systems, Homogenizers & Aseptic tanks and fillers
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives (lean manufacturing, waste reduction yield improvement)
• Analyse process data to improve efficiency and reduce downtime
• Team Leadership Supervise and develop processing Operators, leads, and technicians
• Conduct training on aseptic techniques, safety and SOP’s
• Manage staffing, scheduling, and performance evaluations
• Compliance & Documentation Ensure adherence to OSHA safety standards
• Maintain accurate batch records, logs, and audit documentation
• Support internal and external audits (FDA/Customer Audit/BRC, 1 KPS, etc.)
• Cross-Functional Collaboration Work with R&D on new product commercialization and scale-up
• Partner with maintenance on preventative maintenance and troubleshooting
• Cook with supply chain for raw material availability

Requirements

Education Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Chemical Engineering, Microbiology or related field is required

Experience 5+ years in beverage or dairy manufacturing

3+ years in aseptic /UHT processing preferred

Experience with high-speed, automated production environments required

Technical Skills Strong knowledge of aseptic processing principles and microbiology

Familiarity with systems like SCADA, PLC controls, and process automation

Understanding of HACCP, GMP’s and food safety standards

Qualifications

The typical hiring range for this role is $88,600 to $147,700 base salary annually and is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, location, etc.

Benefits

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).

Pay

The typical hiring range for this role is $88,600 to $147,700 base salary annually and is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, location, etc.

Schedule

This is an on-site position.