About the role#
This internship provides an opportunity to support our manufacturing sites in achieving reliable equipment performance. You will work to prevent system failures, maximize operational throughput, and extend asset lifecycles. This is a 12-week program running from May 24 to August 12, 2027, based at our North American Headquarters.
What you'll do#
- Develop and implement Preventative Maintenance (PM) programs and support the Maintenance Excellence Program.
- Collaborate with site teams to define Asset Criticality and reliability strategies.
- Use Maintenance Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to identify gaps, optimize costs, and improve asset performance.
- Analyze equipment and system failures using tools like RCA, Fishbone, and DMAIC.
- Assist project teams with equipment selection and define maintenance strategies for new assets.
- Help build site capabilities through staff assessment, training, and knowledge transfer.
- Develop your skills as a Reliability Engineer and subject matter expert.
What you'll need#
- Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Chemical, or Manufacturing Engineering, with an anticipated graduation date between December 2027 and May 2028.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
- Strong planning, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently across multiple sites and stakeholders.
- A continuous improvement mindset and high change agility.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and coach others.
- Comfort working on a factory floor.
- A background in Food & Beverage, Chemicals, Pharma, or Manufacturing is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: Beloit, Wisconsin.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Pay: $22.00 per hour.
- Modality: On-site.
- This is a full-time, paid internship. Eligible interns who relocate more than 50 miles receive a $3,500 living allowance.
About Kerry
Kerry operates in the food, beverage, and pharmaceutical industries. Founded in 1972, the company provides taste and nutrition solutions to brands globally. It maintains 119 manufacturing facilities and over 60 technology and innovation centers. The organization employs more than 16,000 people and is headquartered in Naas.
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