Production Assistant

2 months ago


Runcorn, Halton, United Kingdom Kerry Full time

Requisition ID: 53056
Position Type: FT Permanent
Workplace Arrangement:

About the role

As a Production Assistant for the afternoon shift in Runcorn, you will support the production team by engaging in cross-functional cooperation, addressing unplanned goods issues, liaising with finance team and managing material shortages. Responsibilities include ie IT coordination, ensuring stock accuracy, and utilising SAP for production planning and inventory management. Additionally, you will manage payroll processes, coordinate with staffing agencies, and collaborate with various departments to meet production targets and maintain operational efficiency.

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 global environment.

Key responsibilities

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • TECO process orders
  • Understand and identify any shortages or over deliveries on process orders for all goods issues and goods receipts - report any discrepancies with Managers and QC.
  • Ensure times have been entered for all process orders and they are as accurate as possible and where needed cancel and amend times to give a more accurate costing.
  • Monitor any unplanned goods issues on Production process orders and if needed chase up with QC and Production.
  • Liaison with Finance on a regular basis and follow any queries they may have on variances on Production process orders.
  • Work to a month end deadline with Finance.
  • Work with the QC department regarding shortages of materials issued to Production process orders and any CCP queries.
  • Fix any interface issues within MES and SAP - this includes understanding fully the range of IDOC's and where they are located in the two systems.
  • Liaison with IT regarding any IDOC issues and report any inaccuracies.
  • Amend stock inaccuracies where needed for Production. A full understanding of the stock on site is required.
  • Knowledge of SAP and MES - to fully understand stock requirements, alignments, movements and shortages.
  • SAP super user - able to log IT tickets at all priorities.
  • Payroll - inputting weekly figures to Managers and email month end figures to Kerry HR.
  • Complete and email agency weekly time sheets.

Qualifications and skills
  • SAP experience, MES experience desirable.
  • Computer literate - excel and word proficient.
  • Manufacturing background.
  • Attention to details.
  • Good communication and organisational skills.

What do you get in return?
  • 25 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays).
  • Matched pension scheme- matched ER &EE Min 4%, Max 10%.
  • Benefits platform offering discounts and cashback on major retailers.

In Kerry we benefit from the knowledge of our colleagues who bring a diverse range of cultures, backgrounds, lifestyles and experiences. One team fostering an inclusive culture that, above all, inspires food and nourishes life. One culture where everyone brings their unique perspectives and experiences to help make us better, together. We are committed to nurturing an environment of positivity and inclusiveness, where everyone can be at their best, both personally and professionally.

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 (eg, Google Hangouts) to conduct interviews. Refuse any request that asks you to provide payment to participate in the hiring process (eg, 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: LI

Please note: We do not accept CVs or candidate profiles from recruitment agencies where Kerry terms of business have not been signed. Additionally, we will not consider or agree to payment of any recruiter fee under these circumstances. This also applies to CVs or candidate profiles sent directly to any Kerry Hiring Managers .


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