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?

Our Seattle, WA location is part of our Liquid Beverage division and creates syrups and sweet sauce variations for Kerry customers and brands. You’ll be working in a state-of-the-art facility with a team that’s committed to helping each other succeed in their roles though structured training with committed and engaged leadership. Are you looking to build a career in manufacturing with a team you can have some fun with? With our engagement program, volunteer days and energetic culture, we might be the team 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.
• Schedule repair, maintenance, and installation activities to ensure continuous production operations and preventive maintenance.
• Responsible for eliminating causes of failure and ensuring full useful equipment life in coordination with daily maintenance.
• 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.
• Managing maintenance and engineering projects including expense, improvement modifications and Capital projects.
• Manage external contractors.
• Plans and provides for an adequate supply and ensures control over spare parts and maintenance supplies (inventory management).
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, including work orders, equipment manuals, and inspection reports.

What will you need to be successful?

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering preferred.
• 7 years maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment along with 2 years of supervisor / manager experience.
• Proven experience in project management execution.
• Experience TPM and/or Lean initiatives.
• Experience predictive/preventive maintenance programs.
• Budget planning and managing.
• Ability to work in a changing and Multi-task environment.

Compensation Data

The typical hiring range for this role is $105,129 to $159,134 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).

Beware of scams online or from individuals claiming to represent us. A Kerry employee will not solicit candidates through a non-Kerry email address or phone number. In addition, Kerry does not currently utilise video chat rooms (e.g., Google Hangouts) to conduct interviews. Refuse any request that asks you to provide payment to participate in the hiring process (e.g., purchasing a “starter kit,” investing in training, or something similar). Kerry will not ask you to pay any money at any point in the hiring process with the exception of reimbursable travel expenses. In addition, any payments made by Kerry will be from official firm accounts bearing the Kerry name.