Job description

Leading to better encompasses all we do at Kerry, it's how we've become the worlds leading taste and nutrition company. Whether it's building and manufacturing sustainable solutions for food, beverage or pharmaceutical consumers, our commitment to lead the world to better nutrition drives us forward. With 24,000+ colleagues across the globe and 15,000+ Kerry products, your opportunities are limitless.

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

The Maintenance Supervisor will oversee and support production operation and execute the planned maintenance activities to ensure well maintained equipment.

Key responsibilities

• Define skills development plan to the crew.
• Manage maintenance labour, spare parts budget and use of maintenance management system
• Initiate cost savings measures.
• Ensure that plant maintenance operations are conducted in a safe and controlled environment.
• Ensure all maintenance related works align with corporate engineering standards including sanitary design, ergonomics, employee safety and food safety requirements.
• Continuously apply sound mechanical and electrical solutions to resolve obstacles to plant efficiencies and to drive continuous improvement.
• Perform follow-up analysis to identify and resolve recurring downtime / inefficient operational issues.
• Manage maintenance schedule to efficient execution.
• Works with the production team on maintenance planning and execution.
• Adjust priorities as daily conditions dedicate.
• Monitor crew performance and provide feedback.
• Ensure work order compliance including predictive and preventive maintenance.
• Effectively communicate results and action plans to appropriate employees and managers.
• Ensure compliance with proper documentation of work performed.
• Provide technical support for efficient troubleshooting / problem solving activities and maintenance repair to maximize efficiencies and limit downtime.
• Execute mandatory inspections and certifications and appropriate authorities.
• Ensure environmental compliance.
• Strong team leadership, communication, analytical and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications and skills

• Bachelor’s degree in related field of study preferred, or Technical School Degree and/or Related Experience in combination
• 3-5 years of experience in leading a maintenance team in a manufacturing setting.
• Good understanding or mechanical and electrical systems.
• Excellent troubleshooting ability
• Experience TPM and/or Lean initiatives
• Experience predictive/preventive maintenance programs
• Strong computer application skills, network and PC business application software.
• SAP software knowledge is a plus

Kerry is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. Kerry will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen. EEO is the Law poster can be found here. Additional information can also be here .

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 years

Schedule:

• Extended hours
• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Weekend availability

Work setting:

• In-person
• Office

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Lake Zurich, IL 60047: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Maintenance: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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