• Asset Reliability Engineer

    Kerry (Beloit, KS)


    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

     

    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.

    Key responsibilities

    The role will lead improvements in asset reliability across a network of plants supporting Coatings and Proteins businesses. Specifically,

     

    Provides support to manufacturing sites to develop, optimize and implement

     

    oPreventative maintenance (PM) programs

     

    oMRO inventory management systems

     

    oKAMS (Kerry Asset Maintenance System) process and tools

     

    oComputer Maintenance Management Systems (SAP-PM)

     

    oBest maintenance practices and standards

     

    Support manufacturing sites in implementing and executing their Maintenance Excellence Program, i.e.,

     

    oMaintenance fundamentals

     

    oReliability centered maintenance

     

    oOperational excellence

     

    Collaborate with sites to define asset criticality and reliability maintenance strategies

     

    Utilize and 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 and continuous improvement tools (i.e. RCA, DMAIC and FMECA)

     

    Support project teams during equipment selection and defining preventative/predictive maintenance strategies for new assets and new acquisitions

     

    Collaborate with Procurement, participate in the development and evaluation of MRO suppliers and 3rd party maintenance service providers

     

    Support other functions with maintenance and reliability related inquiries and expertise

     

    Act as a subject matter expert (SME) for maintenance and reliability subject areas, as assigned

     

    Supports site capability building with assessment and evaluation of site maintenance staff, training and knowledge transfer to site maintenance teams

     

    Maintain and deploy a broad knowledge of industry trends and new technology innovation in maintenance and reliability to enhance Kerry manufacturing and operational capabilities

     

    Competencies

     

    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, with well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills

     

    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 influence, coach and develop colleagues not in a reporting relationship

     

    Results oriented and ability to deliver successful outcomes

     

    Ability to work independently across multiple sites and stakeholders, both internal and external

     

    EQ (emotional quotient) awareness in self-management and engagement of others

     

    Qualifications and skills

     

    Bachelors degree in engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Industrial or similar)

     

    5+ years of progressive experience in engineering, reliability, maintenance or related field

     

    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

     

    The preferred salary range for this positions is $75.6 - $102.8 - $123.4 and an outstanding benefits package.