Asset Reliability Manager

Asset Reliability Manager Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries and we are hiring an Asset Reliability Manager to improve asset reliability across the Coatings and Proteins plant network. This role will be remote, but preference will be given to candidates who are based out of or close to one of Kerry plant locations - Rome GA, Calhoun GA, Evansville IN or Melrose Park IL. This role reports to the Director of Engineering. Travel (within USA 48 states) is expected to be 50% plus, to the various plants.The role will lead improvements in asset reliability across a network of plants supporting Coatings and Proteins businesses.Key Responsibilities 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 managementCollaborate with sites to define asset criticality and reliability maintenance strategiesLead and support analysis of equipment and systems failures, using problem solving and continuous improvement tools such as RCA and DMAICSupport site capability building with assessment and evaluation of site maintenance staff, training and knowledge transfer to site maintenance teamsCompetencies Solid fundamentals in total productive maintenance (TPM) is a mustDemonstrated experience and capability in maintenance, reliability engineering, data analysis and continuous improvement toolsKnowledge and practical experience in computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) and SAPProficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)Strong planning skills, and the ability to follow-up and successfully execute plansExcellent interpersonal and communications skills, ability to influence, coach and develop colleagues not in a reporting relationshipResults oriented and ability to deliver successful outcomesAbility to work autonomously across multiple sites and stakeholdersQualifications and Skills Bachelor's degree in engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Industrial or similar) is preferred but not mandatory10+ years of progressive experience in maintenance and/or reliability engineeringFood, consumer goods, chemical, or pharmaceutical manufacturing experience preferredComfortable working on the factory floor and as part of a decentralized regional team