Job Description

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

• Lead and Inspire : Provide strategic leadership to the plant maintenance team, overseeing the repair, maintenance, and installation of machinery, tools, and equipment to ensure seamless manufacturing operations.
• Drive Operational Excellence : Plan and coordinate maintenance activities to support continuous production and implement proactive preventive maintenance strategies that minimize downtime.
• Maximize Equipment Performance : Champion root cause analysis and reliability initiatives to eliminate failures and extend equipment life, in collaboration with operations teams.
• Shape the Vision : Lead the development and execution of plant-specific goals aligned with the broader corporate mission, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Empower Talent : Promote employee engagement and professional growth through targeted training and development, driving performance in safety, quality, and productivity.
• Manage Strategic Projects : Oversee maintenance and engineering initiatives, including capital improvements and cost-saving modifications, ensuring timely and budget-conscious execution.

Qualifications and skills

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering preferred or relevant work experience.
• 7+ years of experience in maintenance engineering within a manufacturing environment, including 2+ years in a supervisory or management role.
• Demonstrated success in leading and executing engineering or maintenance projects, including capital improvements.
• Hands-on experience with Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) and/or Lean Manufacturing initiatives.
• Strong background in predictive and preventive maintenance programs that drive equipment reliability and uptime.
• Proven ability in budget planning and management, with a focus on cost-effective solutions.
• Comfortable working in fast-paced, dynamic environments with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

Compensation Data

The typical hiring range for this role is $107,757 to $181,563 annually and is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, location, etc. In addition to your pay, Kerry offers benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and retirement contribution (all benefits and incentives are subject to eligibility requirements).

Kerry is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. Kerry will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen. Additional information can be found at: Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (dol.gov).

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