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Engineering Manager

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 Engineering Manager for the Rothschild, WI facility is an onsite position that will provide the leadership for all engineering relatied programs for the faility and work closey with the Plant Director and other ky plant leaders.  

Key responsibilities

1. Engineering & Maintenance Leadership

Provide site leadership for maintenance, engineering, utilities, and capital execution to
ensure continuous production.
Lead development and execution of the site’s engineering vision aligned with corporate
strategy.
Drive effective Asset Lifecycle Management (ALM) and preventive/predictive
maintenance.


2. Capital Planning & Project Delivery

Lead the site capital agenda and manage 3–5 year engineering development plans.
Gather requirements (RFQs/URS/Charters) from various departments to effectively scope
projects, defining clear objectives, deliverables, and timelines following Kerry
Engineering Standards and ways of working.
Partner with global/regional engineering teams to maintain standards and technology
alignment.
Project Management: Proven ability to manage complex engineering projects from
concept to execution.


3. Compliance, Quality & Process Safety

Ensure compliance with HACCP, ISO, GFSI, QSHE, and regulatory requirements.
Oversee Process Safety Management elements. Ensure robust Process Safety Management
practices are in place, while EHS remains accountable.
Govern Management of Change (MOC) for engineering modifications.

4. Continuous Improvement & Innovation
 
Classified as General Business Drive Lean, TPM, and structured problem‑solving.
Use KPIs and CMMS insights to improve asset effectiveness.
Introduce new technologies to improve efficiency and sustainability.
5. People Leadership & Talent Development
Build, coach, and develop high‑performing engineering and maintenance teams.
Promote a culture of safety, collaboration, and continuous learning.
Communicate results, progress, and action plans effectively across all levels of the
organization.
Matrix Management: Collaborates effectively across functions and geographies; leads
virtual and cross-functional teams.

Qualifications and skills

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent technical experience. 7+ years in maintenance/engineering and 3+ years leading teams.
Project leadership, capital planning, and stakeholder management experience.
Knowledge of CMMS (SAP‑PM preferred), reliability practices, and root cause analysis.
Additional Preferred Qualifications
Experience in food, nutrition, or pharma‑adjacent regulated manufacturing environments.
Exposure to digital manufacturing, automation, and sustainability initiatives.
Certifications in Lean, TPM, Six Sigma, or PMP.

 

The typical hiring range for this role is $107,757 - $181,563 annually and is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, location, etc. In addition to your pay, Kerry offers benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and retirement contribution (all benefits and incentives are subject to eligibility requirements).

 

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).

 

We may use artificial intelligence tools to support the review and assessment of applications and assist with scheduling interviews. We do not use AI to make decisions during the interview process. All candidate assessments and hiring decisions are made by our recruitment and leadership teams

 

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.

 


Nearest Major Market: Wausau

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