About the Early Career Program - Production
Kerry is seeking ambitious and innovative early careers professionals to join our Production team in Jeddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia. This permanent, full-time role is part of a structured 2-year Early Career Program designed to immerse participants in real-world challenges within our global manufacturing network. The program provides support from a global network of mentors, empowering participants to make meaningful contributions and gain essential skills, confidence, and experience to thrive in their careers.
This program offers an opportunity to gain a deep understanding of end-to-end manufacturing processes and technologies. Participants will build expertise in people and project management, continuous improvement, and leadership, preparing them to take on significant challenges and make a tangible impact. Learning directly from manufacturing experts, participants will work cross-functionally to enhance their enterprise-wide business knowledge and gain insights into Kerry’s key business drivers, performance measures, process capabilities, products, and customers.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the Site Strategic Agenda by translating strategic goals into daily actions, driving performance metrics, supporting team initiatives, and 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, such as installing new equipment or upgrading production lines, to process improvement initiatives, like reducing waste or improving throughput, applying best-in-class project management principles.
- Facilitate and collaborate with management teams on major transformation programs, including digitalization, automation, or sustainability upgrades.
- Gain a clear understanding of how manufacturing contributes to Kerry’s Sustainability agenda, focusing on areas such as reducing energy usage, optimizing water consumption, and minimizing food waste.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Possession of a degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Engineering, Business & Management, Supply Chain, or any other relevant subject.
- 1-3 years of experience.
- Eligibility to permanently work in the location of application.
- Openness to traveling and relocating.
Required Skills
- People Management
- Project Management
- Continuous Improvement
- Leadership
- Communication
- Collaboration
- Agile mindset
Program Details and Personal Attributes
This is a full-time, permanent role within the Early Career Program, which is structured to commence on 1st September 2026. Candidates should be ambitious, curious, and eager to apply their talents. An open mind and willingness to embrace opportunities are essential. Fluency in both English and the local language is required.