Reliability Engineer

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

The key focus of the Reliability Engineer position is to achieve reliable equipment and manufacturing systems to prevent failures, maximize operational performance and throughput, optimize cost, and extend asset lifecycles.  This is an on site position at our Niagra Falls, NY facility.  

 

 

Key responsibilities

 

•  Provides support to manufacturing site to develop, optimize, implement & manage

1.  Preventative Maintenance (PM) programs

2.  MRO Inventory Management systems

3.  KAMS (Kerry Asset Maintenance System) process and tools

4.  Computer Maintenance Management Systems (SAP-PM)

5.  Best maintenance practices and standards

6.  Support Plant shutdown preparation planning

•  Support manufacturing sites in implementing and executing their Maintenance Excellence Program

1.  Maintenance Fundamentals

2.  Reliability Centered Maintenance

3.  Operational Excellence

•  Collaborate with sites to define Asset Criticality and Reliability Maintenance strategies

•  Utilize and 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 and continuous improvement tools (i.e. RCA, Fishbone, DMAIC and FMECA)

•  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

•  Liaise with regional asset care team to deploy maintenance & reliability standards and goals.

Qualifications and skills

 

•  Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Mechatronics or equivalent technical degree

•  5+ years of progressive experience in engineering, reliability, maintenance or related field

•  Practical experience in Continuous Improvement methodology and tools

•  Manufacturing background in Food & Beverage / Chemicals / Pharma preferred

•  Professional certification as Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP) preferred

•  Comfortable working on the factory floor

 

Competencies

•  Demonstrated experience and capability in maintenance, reliability engineering, statistical data analysis and continuous improvement tools and methodology

•  Knowledge and practical experience Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), SAP preferred

•  Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) or other related tools

•  Ability to develop and deploy a disciplined approach to engineering and maintenance, with well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills

•  Strong planning skills, and the ability to follow-up and successfully execute plans

•  Continuous improvement mindset with high change agility

•  Excellent interpersonal and communications skills, ability to influence, coach and develop colleagues not in a reporting relationship

•  Results oriented and ability to deliver successful outcomes

•  Ability to work independently across multiple sites and stakeholders, both internal and external

•  EQ (emotional quotient) awareness in self-management and engagement of others

 

The pay range for this position is $107,757 - $181,563 in Annual Salary. Kerry typically does not hire an individual at the top or near the top of the range, as we are a pay-for-performance company, and this range is set to continue to reward performance annually while in role. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The specific compensation offered to a candidate within the above range may be influenced by a variety of factors including skills, qualifications, experience, and internal equity. In addition, 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 3/1/2026.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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, promotions, 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.

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