Early Career Program – Production Full Time NEW

About Kerry

Join Kerry and Shape the Future of Sustainable Nutrition

At Kerry, we’re tackling one of humanity’s greatest challenges delivering sustainable nutrition to over 2 billion people while protecting our planet. It’s a monumental task, and we need ambitious Early Careerss bursting with innovative solutions to real-world problems. If you’re an agile, collaborative team player, we offer a career where you can make a real difference and help secure our future.

Do you have what it takes to deliver sustainable nutrition to over 2 billion people?

Rise to the challenge with one of our Early Career Programs.

This permanent, full-time role begins with a structured 2-year programme. From day one, you’ll be immersed in real-world challenges, supported by a global network of mentors, and empowered to make meaningful contributions. With structured learning, cross-functional exposure, the programme is designed to give you the skills, confidence, and experience to thrive in your career.

About the role

Our Manufacturing Program

With a manufacturing network spanning over 150 global locations, we consistently deliver top-quality end products to our customers, meeting the highest standards. Our efficiency and scale continue to set us apart, making us a preferred partner for brands both large and small.

At Kerry, we are committed to establishing world-class manufacturing facilities worldwide, equipped with a broad range of processing capabilities.

This role offers an excellent opportunity to gain a deep understanding of the end-to-end manufacturing processes and technologies. You’ll build expertise in people and project management, continuous improvement, and leadership—preparing you to take on real challenges and make a meaningful impact.

You’ll learn directly from our manufacturing experts and work cross-functionally, enhancing your enterprise-wide knowledge of the business. You’ll also gain insights into Kerry’s key business drivers, performance measures, process capabilities, products, and customers.

Key responsibilities

What you might be doing

• Support the Site Strategic Agenda by translating strategic goals into daily actions—whether that’s driving performance metrics, supporting team initiatives, or contributing to operational excellence.
• Play a key role in implementing and embedding the Kerry Manufacturing Standard, ensuring consistency and quality across processes and teams.
• Develop into an empowered people leader by managing small teams, leading shift huddles, and supporting performance conversations.
• Lead and contribute to projects ranging from capital investments (e.g. installing new equipment or upgrading production lines) to process improvement initiatives (e.g. reducing waste, improving throughput), applying best-in-class project management principles.
• Facilitate and collaborate with management teams on major transformation programs such as digitalization, automation, or sustainability upgrades.
• Gain a clear understanding of how manufacturing contributes to Kerry’s Sustainability agenda—such as reducing energy usage, optimizing water consumption, and minimizing food waste.

Qualifications and skills

• You’re currently have a degree in Food science, Food technology, Engineering, Business & Management, Supply Chain, or any other relavant subject.
• You have 1-3 years of experience
• You’re ambitious, curious, and can’t wait to put your talents into action.
• You’re open minded, agile, and willing to embrace opportunities.
• You’re a Early Careers.
• You’re fluent in English and local language
• You’re eligible to permanently work in the location you’re applying to
• You’re open to traveling and relocating.

Program Start Date 1st September 2026

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.

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