Asset Reliability Engineer

Kerry Group • Beloit, KS

77d • $75 - $123

About The Position

We are hiring an Asset Reliability Engineer to improve asset reliability across the Coatings and Proteins plant network in the US. This role will be based out of one of Kerry plant locations - Rome, GA, Calhoun, GA, Evansville, IN or Melrose Park, IL, and reports to the Director of Engineering. Travel (within USA 48 states) is expected to be 2-3 weeks in a month to the various plants.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Industrial or similar).
• 5+ years of progressive experience in engineering, reliability, maintenance or related field.
• Demonstrated experience and capability in maintenance, reliability engineering, data analysis and continuous improvement tools and methodology.
• Knowledge and practical experience in computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) and SAP.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) or other related tools.
• Ability to develop and deploy a disciplined approach to engineering and maintenance.
• Strong planning skills and the ability to follow-up and successfully execute plans.
• Continuous improvement mindset with high change agility.
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills.
• Ability to work independently across multiple sites and stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

• Practical experience in continuous improvement methodology and tools.
• Food, consumer goods, chemical, or pharmaceutical manufacturing experience preferred.
• Comfortable working on the factory floor and as part of a decentralized regional team.

Responsibilities

• Lead improvements in asset reliability across a network of plants supporting Coatings and Proteins businesses.
• Provide support to manufacturing sites to develop, optimize and implement Preventative maintenance (PM) programs.
• Implement MRO inventory management systems.
• Utilize KAMS (Kerry Asset Maintenance System) process and tools.
• Manage Computer Maintenance Management Systems (SAP-PM).
• Establish best maintenance practices and standards.
• Support manufacturing sites in implementing and executing their Maintenance Excellence Program.
• Collaborate with sites to define asset criticality and reliability maintenance strategies.
• Utilize maintenance key performance indicators (KPI's) to optimize cost and identify opportunities to improve asset performance.
• Lead and support analysis of equipment and systems failures using problem solving and continuous improvement tools.
• Support project teams during equipment selection and defining preventative/predictive maintenance strategies for new assets.
• Collaborate with Procurement to develop and evaluate MRO suppliers and 3rd party maintenance service providers.
• Act as a subject matter expert (SME) for maintenance and reliability subject areas.
• Support site capability building with assessment and evaluation of site maintenance staff.
• Maintain and deploy knowledge of industry trends and new technology innovation in maintenance and reliability.

Benefits

• Outstanding benefits package.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree