Shift Lead Days - Bethlehem, PA

About the role

Our Bethlehem, PA, location is part of our Liquid Beverage division and specializes in coffee extract and flavorings created for Kerry products and customers!

Responsibilities

• Provide day to day direction and support to production team members.
• Serve as the first point of contact for questions, troubleshooting, and process guidance.
• Aid the Supervisor in reinforcing expectations around safety, quality, and performance.
• Train new employees and ensure proper adherence to SOPs and SSOPs.
• Promote teamwork, professionalism, and accountability across the shift.

Qualifications and skills

• Experience in a manufacturing or food production environment, preferably in a lead or senior operator role.
• Strong technical aptitude and understanding of production processes.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to coach and guide others.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety, quality, and procedural compliance.
• Ability to work independently and make sound decisions under pressure.
• Basic proficiency with SAP or similar ERP systems preferred.

Preferred Traits

• High integrity and strong sense of ownership.
• Calm, steady presence during fast-paced or challenging situations.
• Detail-oriented with a proactive, problem-solving mindset.
• Team-focused with a passion for developing others.

Pay

The pay rate for this position is $29.00 per hour.

Benefits

• Kerry offers a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, a 401(k) plan with employee and company contribution opportunities, Employee Share Plan, Life, disability, and accident insurance.

Flexibility & Coverage

• Provide coverage for the Supervisor during meetings, trainings, or absences.
• Attend required trainings or cross-functional meetings outside core hours when necessary.
• Support other departments or production areas based on business needs.

Compensation Data

The pay rate for this position is $29.00 per hour.

Additional Information

• This job posting is anticipated to expire on 12/2026.
• We may use artificial intelligence tools to support the review and assessment of applications and assist with scheduling interviews.
• We do not use AI to make decisions during the interview process.
• All candidate assessments and hiring decisions are made by our recruitment and leadership teams.
• 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).
• Beware of scams online or from individuals claiming to represent us.
• A Kerry employee will not solicit candidates through a non-Kerry email address or phone number.
• In addition, Kerry does not currently utilise video chat rooms (e.g., Google Hangouts) to conduct interviews.
• Refuse any request that asks you to provide payment to participate in the hiring process (e.g., purchasing a “starter kit,” investing in training, or something similar).
• Kerry will not ask you to pay any money at any point in the hiring process with the exception of reimbursable travel expenses.
• In addition, any payments made by Kerry will be from official firm accounts bearing the Kerry name.
• Recruiter Posting Type DNI