Engineering Reliability Lead

Requisition ID: 54908
Position Type: FT Permanent
Workplace Arrangement: #LI-Onsite

We are looking for an Engineering Reliability Lead to join the engineering team at our Taste & Nutrition Manufacturing facility in Menstrie. This role works collaboratively with multi-discipline teams from Engineering, Sustainability, Maintenance and Reliability. You will play a crucial role in achieving reliable equipment and manufacturing systems.

This is a permanent and full-time position. The plant operates 24/7 and is a continuous process.

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.

You will assume responsibility to prevent failures, maximize operational performance and throughput, optimize costs, and extend asset lifecycles by carrying out the following:

• Drive the site engineering maintenance strategy, optimize the maintenance program, and develop improvement areas for underperforming assets.
• Utilize Maintenance Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to identify gaps and opportunities for enhancing asset performance.
• Lead and support the analysis of equipment and system failures using problem-solving and continuous improvement tools.
• Collaborate with project teams during equipment selection and define preventative/predictive maintenance strategies for new assets.
• Assess and evaluate site maintenance staff, provide training, and transfer knowledge to enhance team capabilities.
• Stay updated with industry trends and new technologies to enhance our manufacturing and operational capabilities.

• Electrical or Mechanical Trade qualification, diploma, or degree
• Proven experience in a similar role with leadership experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in the food industry.
• Excellent troubleshooting abilities.
• Strong computer skills (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Proficient in technical analysis and report writing.
• Skilled in interpreting CAD drawings for electrical, mechanical, and facilities applications.
• Strong leadership skills to drive change and promote technical journaling.

In Kerry we know that sometimes the perfect candidate doesn’t exist, and people can be put off applying for a role if they don’t fit all the requirements. If you are excited about working for us and have the majority of the skills or experience, then please do apply as you could be exactly what we are looking for. 

In return we can offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package as well as the opportunity for self-growth and career development within one of the world’s leading manufacturers of food and nutrition technology. In Kerry we benefit from the knowledge of our colleagues who bring a diverse range of cultures, backgrounds, lifestyles, and experiences.

Our recruitment, selection and assessment process are based on the skills and competencies of the specific roles and based entirely on merit.  We are committed to and value Diversity and Inclusion in all recruitment processes within Kerry and do not discriminate based on gender, race, class, economic status, ethnic background, sexual orientation, age, political beliefs, veteran status, marital status, or any other protected characteristic.

Kerry is an Equal Opportunities Employer.  Consistent with our policy of providing equality of opportunity for all, we are required to seek particular information from applicants.  As part of your application you will be asked to answer a short number of questions.  This information will be held separate to your application and treated in the strictest of confidence. 

Beware of scams online or from individuals claiming to represent us. A Kerry employee will not solicit candidates through a non-Kerry email address or phone number. In addition, Kerry does not currently utilise video chat rooms (e.g., Google Hangouts) to conduct interviews. Refuse any request that asks you to provide payment to participate in the hiring process (e.g., purchasing a “starter kit,” investing in training, or something similar). Kerry will not ask you to pay any money at any point in the hiring process with the exception of reimbursable travel expenses. In addition, any payments made by Kerry will be from official firm accounts bearing the Kerry name. 

Please note: We do not accept CVs or candidate profiles from recruitment agencies where Kerry terms of business have not been signed. Additionally, we will not consider or agree to payment of any recruiter fee under these circumstances. This also applies to CVs or candidate profiles sent directly to any Kerry Hiring Managers.

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Posting Type: LI