Asset Reliability Manager

Asset Reliability Manager

Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries and we are hiring an Asset Reliability Manager to improve asset reliability across the Coatings and Proteins plant network. This role will be remote, but preference will be given to candidates who are based out of or close to one of Kerry plant locations - Rome GA, Calhoun GA, Evansville IN or Melrose Park IL. This role reports to the Director of Engineering. Travel (within USA 48 states) is expected to be 50% plus, to the various plants.

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

Key Responsibilities

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

• 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

Competencies

The role requires:

• 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

Qualifications and Skills

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Industrial or similar) is preferred but not mandatory
• 10+ years of progressive experience in maintenance and/or reliability engineering
• Food, consumer goods, chemical, or pharmaceutical manufacturing experience preferred
• Comfortable working on the factory floor and as part of a decentralized regional team

The pay range for this position is $107,757 - $181,563 in Annual Salary. Kerry typically does not hire an individual at the top or near the top of the range, as we are a pay-for-performance company, and this range is set to continue to reward performance annually while in role. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The specific compensation offered to a candidate within the above range may be influenced by a variety of factors including skills, qualifications, experience, and internal equity. In addition, this position is also eligible to earn a performance-based incentive compensation. 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. This job posting is anticipated to expire on 2/15/2026.

Kerry is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for employees and applicants. We prohibit discrimination based on race, religion, color, sex, pregnancy, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, military service, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. This commitment applies to all employment practices, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, training, and career development. Kerry also takes affirmative action to ensure that minorities, women, disabled veterans, and other protected groups are introduced into our workforce and considered for promotional opportunities.