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.

About the role

The Reliability Engineer will be responsible for achieving reliable equipment and manufacturing systems to prevent failures, maximize operational performance and throughput, optimize cost, and extend asset lifecycles.

Key responsibilities

• Preventative Maintenance (PM) programs.

• Spare Parts Inventory Management systems.

• KAMS (Kerry Asset Maintenance System) process and tools.

• Computer Maintenance Management Systems (SAP-PM).

• Best maintenance practices and standards.

• Support Plant shutdown preparation and planning.

• Support manufacturing site team in implementing and executing their Maintenance Excellence Program.

• Maintenance Fundamentals.

• Reliability Centered Maintenance.

• Operational Excellence.

• Lead and collaborate with site team to define Asset Criticality and Reliability Maintenance strategies.

• Leverage maintenance Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to optimize cost, identify gaps and identify opportunities to improve asset performance.

• Lead and support analysis of equipment and systems failures, using problem solving, continuous improvement tools (i.e. RCA, Fishbone, DMAIC and FMECA), and physical testing (destructive/non-destructive).

• Support project teams during equipment selection and defining Preventative/Predictive Maintenance strategies for new assets.

• Collaborating with Procurement, participate in the development and evaluation MRO suppliers and 3rd party maintenance service providers.

• Support other functions with Maintenance and Reliability related inquires and expertise.

• Maintain and deploy a broad knowledge of industry trends and new technology innovation in Maintenance and Reliability to enhance Kerry manufacturing and operational capabilities.

Qualifications and skills

• Bachelors degree in engineering, or equivalent technical degree.

• 3+ years of progressive experience in engineering, reliability, maintenance, or related field.

• Practical experience in Continuous Improvement methodology and tools.

• Manufacturing background in Food & Beverage or Chemical industries

• Professional certification as Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP) preferred.

• Comfortable working on the factory floor.

Compensation Data

The typical hiring range for this role is $62,000 to $92,000 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) (http://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights.pdf) .