Asset Reliability Manager

Kerry Group • Rome, GA

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About The Position

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. About the role We are hiring an Asset Reliability Manager to improve asset reliability across the Coatings and Proteins plant network in North America. 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 50% plus, to the various plants.

Requirements

• Solid fundamentals in total productive maintenance (TPM) is a must
• Demonstrated experience and capability in maintenance, reliability engineering, data analysis and continuous improvement tools
• Knowledge and practical experience in computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) and SAP
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Strong planning skills, and the ability to follow-up and successfully execute plans
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills, ability to influence, coach and develop colleagues not in a reporting relationship
• Results oriented and ability to deliver successful outcomes
• Ability to work autonomously across multiple sites and stakeholders
• Required Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Industrial or similar)
• 10+ years of progressive experience in maintenance and/or reliability engineering
• Comfortable working on the factory floor and as part of a decentralized regional team

Nice To Haves

• Food, consumer goods, chemical, or pharmaceutical manufacturing experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Drive maintenance key performance indicators (KPI’s) – equipment downtime, preventive maintenance (PM), urgent work, etc.
• Provide support to manufacturing sites to develop, optimize and implement industry maintenance standards such as PM programs, spare parts management, stock room management
• Collaborate with sites to define asset criticality and reliability maintenance strategies
• Lead and support analysis of equipment and systems failures, using problem solving and continuous improvement tools such as RCA and DMAIC
• Support site capability building with assessment and evaluation of site maintenance staff, training and knowledge transfer to site maintenance teams

Benefits

• Kerry offers a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, a 401(k) plan with employee and company contribution opportunities, Employee Share Plan, Life, disability, and accident insurance, and tuition reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees