Maintenance Manager

Following an internal promotion, we’re hiring a Maintenance Manager for our Coleraine site. Reporting into the Site Engineering Manager, this key role leads the maintenance team, ensuring high standards in equipment and facilities upkeep to maximise machine availability and meet compliance requirements. Responsibilities include implementing permanent corrective actions, extending equipment life, and delivering value for money. The role also covers projects, process improvements, repairs, and installation of machinery and tools in manufacturing operations.

• Health & Safety: Lead and ensure all maintenance activities exceed safety standards and comply with policies and legislation.
• Maintenance Oversight: Manage weekly schedules, urgent repairs, and daily maintenance to support continuous plant operations. Apply technical skills and ingenuity to the correction of equipment problems causing excessive production downtime.
• Asset Care: Deliver and monitor the maintenance programme using KAMS KPIs; reduce downtime through planned maintenance.
• Team Leadership: Build and develop high-performing teams through coaching, performance reviews, and training plans.
• Inventory & Budget: Optimise spare parts inventory and manage the maintenance budget for cost-effective operations.
• Communication: Collaborate with production teams and lead regular meetings to align on priorities and performance.
• Documentation: Maintain up-to-date technical and compliance records.
• Contractor Management: Oversee external contractors, ensuring adherence to standards and specifications.

In Kerry we understand that people have very different career trajectories and experiences. In order to be successful in this role we would be looking for the right competencies and aptitudes as well as your proven track record of success in a similar role and environment.

These include:

• Electrical or mechanical relevant Trade qualification, diploma or degree.
• 5+ years’ experience in a similar role.
• 3+ years supervisory/leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Excellent troubleshooting ability.
• Proven track record building solid working relationships.
• Knowledgeable in Maintenance best practice and CMMS systems.
• Strong computer skills in Microsoft programs Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Good technical analysis ability and proficient in report writings.
• Fully proficient in interpreting CAD drawings, for electrical, mechanical and facilities applications.
• Fluent in English.
• Food industry knowledge & CAD and programming skills highly desirable.

• Opportunity for career development with a Global, multifaceted business.
• Matched pension scheme to up to 10% .
• 25 days annual leave, plus relevant bank holidays.
• Access to an employee assistance program and employee benefit platform.
• Free onsite parking.

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.

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.