Maintenance Team Leader

Job Description

About the roleWe are currently recruiting for a Maintenance Team Leader to overseeday to day maintenance activities at ourRusk and Dried Blending production facility in Birstwith. Situated in Yorkshire Dales, this is a small site with a family feel a picturesque partof the country. The successful candidate will lead, coach and motivate their team of skilled maintenance technicians to ensure availability plant machinery which is safe to use. We are looking for someone who not only has strong people and leadership skills,but also genuinely enjoys the role of leading and developing peopling.Great opportunity for career development as once established the successful candidate will deputise for the Engineering Manager when required.This is a permanent full-time position, 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday with the need to be on call as a point of escalation.About KerryKerry is theworlds leading taste and nutrition partner for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries.Working behind the scenes, every day we partner with customers to solve the worlds most complex food challenges with our range of differentiatedingredients, technologies and people. We are passionate about what we do and are constantly innovating to create a healthier, more enjoyable and sustainable food future without compromise. We are driven to be our customers most valued partner, creating aworld of sustainable nutrition and will reach over two billion consumers with sustainable nutrition solutions by 2030.What will I be doingAs a Maintenance Team Lead you will have responsibility for:

• Lead maintenance engineers in their roles and responsibilities to meet plant objectives in safety, quality, cost, and customer service.
• Provide technical support for 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.
• Provide leadership in implementing / maintaining preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• 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.
• Perform Root Cause Analysis to identify and resolve recurring downtime / inefficient operational issues.
• Schedule mandatory inspections and coordinate certifications and appropriate authorities.
• Drive employee engagement, training, and development to maximize manufacturing, quality, safety, and productivity goal attainment.

What youll need to bring:To be successful in this role we are looking for the positive can-do attitude as well as your qualifications and experience as a Maintenance Team Leader. The ideal candidate will ideally have the following:

• HNC in Electrical/Mechanical engineering discipline or equivalent training and experience.
• Supervisory / Management experience within a manufacturing environment, food industry knowledge preferred.
• Experience implementing TPM and/or Lean initiatives (TPM, OEE, 5S, Centre lining)
• Experience implementing predictive/preventive maintenance programs
• Strong computer skills, Microsoft Office, SAP PM
• Strong decision-making skills

In Kerry we know that sometimes the perfect candidate doesnt exist, and people can be put off applying for a role if they dont fit all the requirements. If you are excited about working for us and have the majority of the skills or experience, then pleasedo apply as you could be exactly what we are looking for.Whats in it for you In return we can offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package as well as the opportunity to build your career with a global manufacturing business.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 bringstheir 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 discriminatebased on gender, race, class, economic status, ethnic background, sexual orientation, age, political beliefs, veteran status, marital status, or any other protected characteristic.