Kerry · 5 hours ago
Reliability Engineer
Niagara Falls, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$108K/yr - $182K/yr
5+ years expKerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. The Reliability Engineer position focuses on achieving reliable equipment and manufacturing systems to prevent failures and maximize operational performance.
AgricultureFood and Beverage
Responsibilities
Provides support to manufacturing site to develop, optimize, implement & manage
Preventative Maintenance (PM) programs
MRO Inventory Management systems
KAMS (Kerry Asset Maintenance System) process and tools
Computer Maintenance Management Systems (SAP-PM)
Best maintenance practices and standards
Support Plant shutdown preparation planning
Support manufacturing sites in implementing and executing their Maintenance Excellence Program
Maintenance Fundamentals
Reliability Centered Maintenance
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
Qualification
Required
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
Comfortable working on the factory floor
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
Preferred
Manufacturing background in Food & Beverage / Chemicals / Pharma preferred
Professional certification as Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP) preferred
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Paid time off
A 401(k) plan with employee and company contribution opportunities
Employee Share Plan
Life, disability, and accident insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Company
Kerry
The most innovative portfolio of Taste & Nutrition technologies and Ingredients & Actives for the global food, and beverage industries.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (14)
2024 (13)
2023 (10)
2022 (12)
2021 (22)
2020 (15)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2017-01-15IPO
Leadership Team
Gerry Behan
Global President and CEO
Alan Barrett
Chief Operating Officer Kerry Ingredients & Flavors - Asia Pacific
Recent News
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2025-10-27
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