Engineering Manager at Kerry Group

Byesville, Ohio, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

31 Jan, 26

Salary

181563.0

Posted On

02 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Project Management, Process Improvement, Equipment Reliability, Communication Skills, Mechanical Solutions, Electrical Solutions, Preventive Maintenance, Predictive Maintenance, Troubleshooting, Problem Solving, Analytical Skills, Operational Excellence, Efficiency, KPI Performance, Sanitary Design, Food Safety

Industry

Food and Beverage Services

Description

About Kerry Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries and we are hiring an Engineering Manager to support our Byesville manufacturing facility in North America. 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 Maintenance Engineering Manager for the Byesville, OH site will be instrumental in fostering an environment focused on enhancing efficiency, project management, and driving KPI performance. The individual will work closely with both leadership and maintenance technicians to implement proven process improvement methodologies. The goal is to integrate a continuous improvement mindset into the fabric of everyday, ensuring long-term, measurable success. By coaching employees at all levels, this role aims to develop the necessary skills for sustained operational excellence. This role requires someone with a robust background in project management, process improvement, equipment reliability, and excellent communication skills to influence change at every level of the organization. Key responsibilities Ensure all engineering related works align with corporate engineering standards including sanitary design, ergonomics, employee safety and food safety requirements Ensure that all systems are maintained, reliable and running efficiently Manage maintenance department costs within transformation and site budgets Responsible for working with Asset life cycle management and planned maintenance Provide leadership in implementing / maintaining preventive and predictive maintenance programs Perform follow-up analysis to identify and resolve recurring downtime / inefficient operational issues Provide technical guidance, efficient troubleshooting / problem solving activities and maintenance repair to maximize efficiencies and limit downtime Continuously apply sound mechanical and electrical solutions to resolve obstacles to plant efficiencies and to drive continuous improvement Ensure that appropriate inventory levels for standard replacement parts are maintained Qualifications and skills 5+ years engineering and maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment working on improving efficiencies and/or continuous improvement preferable in the food & beverage industry. Degree in engineering and equivalent experience. An understanding of energy, steam, air, refrigeration and/or water system designs. Strong analytical skills with the ability to determine actionable projects that achieve results. The pay range for this position is $107,757 - $181.563 in Annual Salary. Kerry typically does not hire an individual at the top or near the top of the range, as we are a pay-for-performance company, and this range is set to continue to reward performance annually while in role. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The specific compensation offered to a candidate within the above range may be influenced by a variety of factors including skills, qualifications, experience, and internal equity. In addition, this position is also eligible to earn a performance-based incentive compensation. Kerry offers a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, a 401(k) plan with employee and company contribution opportunities, Employee Share Plan, Life, disability, and accident insurance, and tuition reimbursement. This job posting is anticipated to expire on 11/29/2025. 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).

Responsibilities

The Engineering Manager will enhance efficiency and drive KPI performance at the Byesville manufacturing facility. This role involves coaching employees and implementing process improvement methodologies for sustained operational excellence.