Overview
Early Career Program – Production Jobs in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia at Kerry
Requisition
Position Type Kerry Graduate
About Kerry
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 Careers 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?
About the role
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.
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
- 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
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Title: Early Career Program – Production
Company: Kerry
Location: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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