Maintenance Supervisor

Kerry; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 76,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Employee Share Plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Kerry in Rothschild, WI is hiring a Maintenance Supervisor to lead the plant maintenance team and drive asset care, preventive/predictive maintenance, and cost-saving initiatives across manufacturing operations.

You will manage downtime analysis, inventory, GMP adherence, and collaboration with HR to address employee issues, while supervising day, afternoon, and night shift coverage.

Qualifications

• Degree in Industrial Management or technical discipline preferred.
• 5+ years maintenance experience in manufacturing.
• 3+ years supervisory/management experience preferred.
• Experience with Preventative Maintenance programs and asset reliability.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to the plant maintenance department for repair, maintenance, and installation of machines and equipment.
• Drive asset care, process optimization, and continue improving preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Analyze recurring downtime issues and implement corrective actions.
• Manage resources, inventory levels, GMP adherence, and professional site appearance.
• Collaborate with HR to address employee issues and communicate results and plans.
• Lead cost-saving initiatives and ensure effective asset lifecycle management.

Skills

Maintenance leadership

Downtime analysis

Strong mechanical & electrical skills

Budget tracking

Education

Degree in Industrial Management or technical discipline

Tools

CMMS

SAP

Job description

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

Where you'll work:

Our Rothschild, WI location is part of our Applied Health and Nutrition division and is responsible for our biopharmaceutical needs for Kerry customers and brands. This site is one of two that works with specialized lactose protein within the Kerry organization! People may not realize we're more than just great taste when it comes to food and beverage products - we truly are committed to nutrition and sciences as well!

Key responsibilities

Under the direction of the Engineering & Maintenance Manager, the Maintenance Supervisor will provide leadership and direction to the plant maintenance department responsible for repair, maintenance, and installation of machines, tools, and equipment in manufacturing operations. Responsible for site asset care and process optimization.

• Perform follow-up analysis to identify and resolve recurring downtime / inefficient operational issues
• Ensure that all manufacturing/facility systems are properly resourced and that all resources are efficiently utilized.
• Ensure that appropriate inventory levels for standard replacement parts are maintained.
• Manage the buildings and grounds such that good manufacturing practices (GMP) are adhered to and a professional appearance is maintained.
• Drive employee engagement, training, and development to maximize manufacturing, quality, safety, and productivity goal attainment.
• Collaborate directly with Human Resources/Ask HR to ensure employee issues or concerns are correctly addressed and resolved.
• Effectively communicate results and action plans
• Initiate cost saving measures.
• Responsible for working with Asset life cycle management.
• 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 support for efficient troubleshooting.
• Effectively communicate results and action plans to appropriate employees and managers.
• Other duties as assigned.

Shift – Primary day shift however the Maintenance Supervisor does supervise employees who work afternoon and night shifts, thus needs to ensure that they are connecting with them on a regular basis as well

Qualifications and skills

Qualifications and skills

• CMMS, SAP experience strongly preferred
• Budget tracking, reporting and control

Education/Qualifications:

• Degree in Industrial Management or other technical discipline strongly preferred. Consideration will be given to equivalent training and experience.

Experience:

• Food industry knowledge required.
• 5+ years maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment required
• 3+ years Supervisory / Management experience strongly preferred
• Experience implementing/improving Preventative Maintenance programs
• Strong computer application skills, network, and PC business application software
• Strong mechanical and electrical skills
• SAP or other CMMS skills are a strong plus
• Basic financial skills and understanding
• Experience with formal Asset Reliability programs a strong plus, especially Predictive Maintenance

The pay range for this position is $76,000 - $103,000 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 9/30/26

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Kerry is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for employees and applicants. We prohibit discrimination based on race, religion, color, sex, pregnancy, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, military service, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. This commitment applies to all employment practices, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, training, and career development. Kerry also takes affirmative action to ensure that minorities, women, disabled veterans, and other protected groups are introduced into our workforce and considered for promotional opportunities.