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Maintenance Planner/Reliability - Sign on bonus

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.

Where will you work?

Our Sturtevant, WI location is part of our Meat Division and creates dry seasoning blends for meat and snacks items that spice up the life of Kerry customers. We work hard, play hard, and give back to the community we work in through our Kerry employee engagement program - and we’re proud of that contribution to our local food banks and organizations. We are located a commutable 20 minutes from the Milwaukee metro area, with easy on/off access from I-94. If you’re looking to build a career in manufacturing with a team you can have some fun with, we might be the team for you!

What will you do?

  • Preventative Maintenance (PM) programs.
  • Spare Parts Inventory Management systems.
  • KAMS (Kerry Asset Maintenance System) process and tools.
  • Computer Maintenance Management Systems (SAP-PM).
  • Best maintenance practices and standards.
  • Support Plant shutdown preparation and planning.
  • Support manufacturing site team in implementing and executing their Maintenance Excellence Program.
  • Maintenance Fundamentals.
  • Reliability Centered Maintenance.
  • Operational Excellence.
  • Lead and collaborate with site team to define Asset Criticality and Reliability Maintenance strategies.
  • Leverage maintenance Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) to optimize cost, identify gaps and identify opportunities to improve asset performance.
  • Lead and support analysis of equipment and systems failures, using problem solving, continuous improvement tools (i.e. RCA, Fishbone, DMAIC and FMECA), and physical testing (destructive/non-destructive).
  • Support project teams during equipment selection and defining Preventative/Predictive Maintenance strategies for new assets.
  • Collaborating with Procurement, participate in the development and evaluation MRO suppliers and 3rd party maintenance service providers.
  • Support other functions with Maintenance and Reliability related inquires and expertise.
  • Maintain and deploy a broad knowledge of industry trends and new technology innovation in Maintenance and Reliability to enhance Kerry manufacturing and operational capabilities.

What will you need to be successful?

  • Ideally 2-year degree in technical field
  • 3+ years of progressive experience in engineering, reliability, maintenance, or related field.
  • Practical experience in Continuous Improvement methodology and tools.
  • Manufacturing background in Food & Beverage or Chemical industries
  • Professional certification as Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP) preferred.
  • Comfortable working on the factory floor.

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. Additional information can be found at: Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (dol.gov).

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