Maintenance Supervisor

Kerry Group • Sturtevant, WI

9h

About The Position

The Maintenance Supervisor provides leadership and direction to the site maintenance team, ensuring the reliable operation, repair, and installation of plant equipment and systems. This role is critical to minimizing downtime, supporting safe and efficient manufacturing operations, and driving continuous improvement.
The successful candidate will lead by example, develop strong technical teams, and collaborate cross‑functionally with Operations, Engineering, CI, and Safety to achieve site performance goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Food Science, Business, or equivalent combination of experience and education preferred.
• 2–5 years (often 4–10) in manufacturing, with leadership experience.
• Prior leadership or supervisory experience required
• Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, PLC, and industrial systems
• Strong problem‑solving, communication, and organizational skills
• Experience using CMMS systems and Microsoft Office applications

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with HACCP, SQF, GMP, and food safety systems.
• Technical and analytical skills; experience with SAP and MS Office.
• Experience in food, beverage, or other regulated manufacturing environments
• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies
• Familiarity with GFSI standards (SQF, BRC, IFS, or FSSC 22000)

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop maintenance technicians to drive strong performance, skill development, and engagement
• Plan, assign, and prioritize daily maintenance activities while ensuring appropriate coverage across shifts
• Oversee preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs to maximize equipment uptime and reliability
• Troubleshoot equipment and system issues; support root cause analysis and implementation of permanent corrective actions
• Partner with Production, Engineering, CI teams, and external contractors on repairs, projects, and installations
• Ensure accurate documentation of work orders, parts usage, and maintenance activity within the CMMS
• Enforce Kerry LIFE Safety standards, including Lockout/Tagout, Food Safety, GMP, HACCP, and regulatory requirements
• Promote a strong safety culture by addressing unsafe conditions or behaviors immediately
• Support audits, inspections, and corrective actions related to safety, quality, and maintenance systems
• Identify opportunities to improve reliability, maintenance processes, and cost efficiency
• Support capital projects, new equipment installations, and process improvements
• Track, analyze, and report key maintenance KPIs (e.g., downtime, PM compliance, work order completion)

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: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees