Asset Reliability Manager

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.

Asset Reliability Manager – improve asset reliability across the Coatings and Proteins plant network in North America.

Location:

Remote (preference for candidates based near one of Kerry plant locations – Rome GA, Calhoun GA, Evansville IN or Melrose Park IL). Report to Director of Engineering. Travel across the USA 48 states expected 50%+ to various plants.

• 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 base.

• 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 communication 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.

• 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 annual salary. 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 8/15/2026.

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, promotion, 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.