Maintenance Supervisor - Kerry

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.




Where will you work?



Located just outside of Chicago, our Melrose Park location is part of our Meat division and creates batter blends, pastry blends, and bread crumbs. We are a fast paced, never a dull moment manufacturing facility that comes together as a team to get the job done. With a growing portfolio, comes need to grow our team! If youre looking to build a career in manufacturing with a team you can make a difference with, we might be the place for you!





What will you do?




+ Provide leadership and direction to the plant maintenance department responsible for repair, maintenance, and installation of machines, tools, and equipment in manufacturing operations.


+ Schedules repair, maintenance, and installation to ensure continuous production operations.


+ Provide guidance and leadership in the life cycle management (ALM) of Manufacturing site.


+ Support the SQF Food Safety and Quality System by implementing and following procedures, taking part in GMP inspections, conducting and/or participating in internal audits and management reviews and participating in training.


+ Leading plant-specific vision and mission to assure continuous improvement and alignment with the corporate vision.


+ Drive employee engagement, training, and development to maximize manufacturing, quality, safety, and productivity goal attainment.


+ Manage maintenance projects including expenses and improvement modifications.


+ All other duties as assigned.






What will you need to be successful?




+ Engineering degree highly preferred.


+ Minimum 2 years in a supervisor / lead role within the maintenance department.


+ Minimum 5 years of electrical background experience (PLC's, troubleshooting) and mechanical experience within a food / beverage manufacturing facility.


+ Microsoft Office skills and SAP (nice to have).


+ Time management and parts management (nice to have).


+ Leadership, communication and organization skills.






Compensation Data



The typical hiring range for this role is $62,906 to $92,755 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) (http://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights.pdf) .