Global Asset Lifecycle Manager

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

Are you a strategic leader with a passion for delivering excellence within asset management?  We are currently recruiting for a Global Asset Lifecycle Manager and drive the development and implementation of asset management strategies that align with our company's goals.  This role is crucial in ensuring the efficient and effective management of all Kerry assets, maximizing their value and supporting our strategic objectives.
 

This truly is a global role, the successful candidate can be based in Europe, North America, Latin America or Asia.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive asset management strategy with measurable targets.
• Document assets at the component level for global benchmarking and performance analysis.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and standards.
• Oversee all asset lifecycle activities, including acquisition, maintenance, and disposal.
• Enhance the maturity of asset management practices within the organization.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 55000 standards through certification and best practices.
• Develop and execute a Plant Asset Management (PAM) strategy with clear, measurable goals.
• Manage obsolescence risks and develop plans for the replacement or upgrade of obsolete assets.
• Maintain accurate and comprehensive asset records and utilize data analytics for decision-making.
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with asset management.
• Manage asset management budgets and provide accurate expenditure forecasts.
• Provide support to engineering projects by supplying asset information and managing asset transfers.
• Collaborate with other business functions to ensure equipment performance and reliability.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement within the team.
• Ensure the right talent and skills are in place to support asset management activities.

Qualifications and skills

• ​​​​​​Significant progressive experience in asset management, with a focus on lifecycle management.
• Strong knowledge of asset management principles, including preventive, predictive, and condition-based maintenance strategies.
• Familiarity with ISO 55000 standards and asset management systems (AMS).
• Experience in a global matrix organisation is essential
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and industry standards related to asset management.
• Proven ability to develop and implement asset management strategies.
• Proficiency in asset management software and tools.
• Strong data, analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously

Leadership Profile:

• Inspirational leader and strong role model/ambassador to the wider organization.
• Strategic mindset with a delivery focused approach - get things done!
• Excellent interpersonal communication, relationship management and exceptional influencing and stakeholder management skills to be able work across all levels within an organization.
• A change agent. Energised by making a difference and comfortable dealing with ambiguity.
• Global outlook – proven ability to excel in environments defined by direct and matrix management, with global alignment.
• Executive presence: demonstrates gravitas, credibility and wins trust.
• Clear ability to develop high performance leaders and teams dedicated to excellence and best practices 
• Strong evidence to demonstrate talent management within a global organization and development of winning teams.
• Customer Centric – Building strong relationships and delivering customer centric solutions