Maintenance Manager

We have a fantastic opportunity to join our Portbury site as a Maintenance Manager.

Reporting directly to the Site Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the safe installation, repair and maintenance of all equipment within the production environment. This key position provides leadership and direction to the engineering maintenance department.

The core focus for this role is to ensure equipment and facilities maintenance is completed to a high standard ensuring machine availability is maximised and all compliance standards are met at all times.

You will work closely with the Maintenance Planner, giving direction and feedback to ensure that Maintenance Plans are robust and delivered on time, in full. A key responsibility is to coach and support all Maintenance Engineers, ensuring they have the right skills, knowledge and behaviours to undertake their roles effectively.

• Developing the site’s engineering strategy aligned with business strategy defining and integrating best in class structure and ways of working.
• Implementation of the global asset management program to cover process equipment, services and infrastructure working to select and standardize equipment, technology, equipment, and spare parts.
• Budget management and implementation of capital projects inclusive of process, NPI, service and infrastructure projects utilizing tools and processes to ensure project success.
• Management of engineering stores through strategic plans and KPI’s with emphasis on cost and inventory reduction and database accuracy while implementing continuous improvement.
• Responsible for the engineering team’s recruitment, training, performance management and development program with future succession planning as a focus.
• Management and control of contractors in compliance with group and site safety procedures.
• Compliance with regulatory, environmental, customer and insurance requirements with participation in audits and ensuring non-conformances have been addressed.
• To stand in for another functional manager as required.
• Works under the responsibility of this position will also include a range of projects, process improvement, equipment repair, and maintenance including overhauls, installation of machines, tools, and equipment in manufacturing operations.
• There will be an emphasis of minimising waste and downtime across the site, conducting RCA on significant failures.

• Degree level educated in a mechanical, electrical or automation related discipline
• Previous industrial experience preferably in a FMCG environment
• Strong IT skills using MS Office and related maintenance management software and automation systems.
• Demonstratable experience in problem solving, automation experience, documentation, people leadership and budget management.
• Previous experience in a maintenance or engineering role with a good understanding of mechanical and electrical components and systems.
• Demonstrate drive and determination, innovative and well organized with strong communication skills.
• Ability to interface cross functionally with the manufacturing organization and with different stakeholders.

In return we can offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package as well as the opportunity for self-growth and career development within one of the world’s leading manufacturers of food and nutrition technology.

In Kerry we benefit from the knowledge of our colleagues who bring a diverse range of cultures, backgrounds, lifestyles, and experiences. One team fostering an inclusive culture that, above all, inspires food and nourishes life. One culture where everyone brings their unique perspectives and experiences to help make us better, together. We are committed to nurturing an environment of positivity and inclusiveness, where everyone can be at their best, both personally and professionally.

Our recruitment, selection and assessment process are based on the skills and competencies of the specific roles and based entirely on merit.  We are committed to and value Diversity and Inclusion in all recruitment processes within Kerry and do not discriminate based on gender, race, class, economic status, ethnic background, sexual orientation, age, political beliefs, veteran status, marital status, or any other protected characteristic.