Maintenance Supervisor

Kerry; Beloit (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

Kerry Beloit, WI, is seeking an Industrial Maintenance Supervisor to lead a maintenance team and oversee subcontractors in a mixed facility with office, lab, and pilot plant operations.

The role reports to the Facilities Manager and requires strong problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills, plus 10+ years in trades with supervisory experience and relevant MEP certifications. Base salary ranges reflect experience and location.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or equivalent.
• Carpentry, Electrical, Plumbing, Steam Fitting, Sprinkler Fitting, or HVAC certification preferred.
• 10+ years in trades or maintenance.
• 8+ years in foreman or supervisory role.
• Project Management Experience.
• MEP knowledge and Best Practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise maintenance workers and subcontractors.
• Oversee safety initiatives and PM activities.
• Coordinate with Facilities Manager and Pilot Plant leadership.
• Ensure maintenance work meets quality and compliance standards.

Skills

Carpentry

Electrical

Plumbing

Steam Fitting

HVAC

Education

HS Diploma

Tools

CAD

Bluebeam

Job description

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.

About the role

JOB – INDUSTRIAL MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR - BELOIT, WI

Key responsibilities

JKerry Beloit is the Kerry NA Headquarters and R&D Center. It has a mix of office, lab, and Pilot Plant. 90% of all site maintenance is subcontracted, making the Industrial Maintenance Supervisor position a unique role in that the individual will be involved in oversite of two Maintenance Workers “in training” and the maintenance subcontractors and projects, while also performing an assortment of maintenance and safety tasks themselves. Successful candidates will be capable of leading and working in a team environment, possess good written and verbal communication skills, problem solving ability, conflict resolution skills, strong interpersonal skills, and an ability to adapt to changing situations. This role reports to the Facilities Manager.

Qualifications and skills

HS Diploma

• At least one of the following A Carpentry, Electrical, Plumbing, Steam Fitting, Sprinkler Fitting, or HVAC certification.
• Minimum experience of 10 years in trades or maintenance position.
• Minimum of 8 years in a foreman or supervisory role.
• Project Management Experience
• Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing knowledge of Best Practices.
• Interpersonal skills to interact with employees or residents of the building in a pleasant manner.
• Attention to detail to ensure that all jobs are completed in an exemplary manner and any potential hazards or warning signs of problems are not overlooked.
• Physical stamina to handle a full shift of being active and working on the building.

Preferred Skills

• Completion of an Apprenticeship in an MEP trade.
• Familiarity with CAD and/or Bluebeam
• Industrial maintenance experience.
• Experience in a food manufacturing facility.
• Maintenance skills that also include Steam, Compressed Air, and Hydraulics.
• Oversite of Pilot Plant R&D Maintenance.
• Perform PM and troubleshooting of Pilot Scale R&D Equipment.
• Perform Building PM’s
• Oversee small capital construction projects.
• Perform Small carpentry and plumbing repairs.

The typical base salary hiring range for this role is $70,100 to $109,050 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).

We may use artificial intelligence tools to support the review and assessment of applications and assist with scheduling interviews. We do not use AI to make decisions during the interview process. All candidate assessments and hiring decisions are made by our recruitment and leadership teams

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.