Cynthia Lapointe of Kerry — Work-Life Balance for Manufacturing Leaders

The bluEPrint by Executive Platforms

At the 2024 edition of the North American Food Manufacturing Summit series we sat down with Cynthia Lapoint, a plant manager with Kerry, to talk about how manufacturing professionals address the issue of work-life balance in the ‘New Normal of Work.’ While many industries came through the pandemic embracing remote work and hybrid work models, manufacturers still need people on the shop floor doing important, hands-on tasks. There are opportunities for some people to have hybrid roles, but how does that impact culture? How do future leaders navigate the options of working from home versus coming into the factory? How should companies think about what their Top Talent wants and needs, and how does thinking about the individual help build long-term positive outcomes for the organization? For all that and more, give this episode a listen!
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Cynthia Lapointe
Plant Manager
Kerry

Born and raised on a dairy farm in a small village south of Quebec City, Canada, eldest of a 4 children family, I was always pushed to be curious and exposed myself to new opportunities by my mother.

Wife, mom of 2 young adults, and grand-mother to a 5 year-old boy, I am the Kerry Ste-Claire plant manager. This plant works 24 hours, 7 days a week, unionized, and hires over 300 employees.

I have been with Kerry for over 16 years, relocating a few times throughout my career, never saying no to any career opportunities and learning challenges!

From an accounts receivable clerk, to now a plant manager, I have held many different positions in the manufacturing industry, mainly trough 2 major employers in the Quebec area.

My mantra? Be curious! The only real limitation is yourself.