Reliabilities Maintenance & Utilities Manager

What You'll Do

 You will oversee maintenance planning, resource coordination, and ancillary operations to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable plant performance.

Key Responsibilities

Maintenance Planning & Scheduling

• Review, prioritize, and coordinate all non-emergency maintenance work orders.
• Evaluate work scope and determine the most efficient approach to completing maintenance activities.
• Plan and schedule preventive maintenance (PM) programs to maximize equipment reliability and performance.
• Develop integrated maintenance schedules that align labor, materials, tools, permits, and equipment availability.
• Ensure maintenance resources are available and prepared to respond to emergency situations.
• Coordinate maintenance activities with Facility Managers and other departments to minimize operational disruptions.

Reliability & Continuous Improvement

• Perform post-maintenance reviews to evaluate work quality and effectiveness.
• Identify opportunities to improve preventive maintenance programs, equipment reliability, inventory management, and maintenance processes.
• Utilize CMMS systems to plan, schedule, track, and analyze maintenance activities.
• Support Lean Manufacturing initiatives including Kaizen events, 5S programs, Rapid Improvement Events (RIEs), and standardized work practices.
• Drive continuous improvement efforts that enhance workforce productivity, equipment uptime, and operational efficiency.

Leadership & Team Development

• Work closely with the Maintenance Manager to support training and development of ancillary operators and maintenance personnel.
• Foster strong collaboration between Maintenance and Ancillary Operations to ensure seamless plant support.
• Assist with workforce planning, employee development, coaching, performance management, and employee relations.
• Promote a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous learning.

Safety & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with all company safety policies and environmental requirements.
• Support proper handling, storage, and disposal of waste materials.
• Enforce Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), respiratory protection, and all applicable safety procedures.
• Maintain a safe work environment while supporting operational excellence.

What We're Looking For!

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in: 
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Or a related technical field
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant manufacturing, maintenance, engineering, or operations experience.
• Equivalent combinations of education, technical experience, and supervisory experience will also be considered.

Preferred Qualifications

• Facilities Operating Engineer License.
• Experience leading maintenance planning and scheduling within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience managing or supervising maintenance and operations personnel.

Knowledge & Expertise

Successful candidates will demonstrate:

• Strong knowledge of CMMS software and maintenance management systems.
• Understanding of plant utility and ancillary systems operation.
• Experience with equipment startup, shutdown, troubleshooting, and recovery from equipment or power failures.
• Strong organizational and project planning skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Ability to interpret technical documents, engineering data, reports, and procedures.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to present information clearly and collaborate across all levels of the organization.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and employee development capabilities.
• Hands-on approach with a willingness to support plant operations whenever needed.

Work Environment

This role is based within a manufacturing facility and requires regular interaction with production operations.

Employees may be exposed to:

• Moving mechanical equipment
• Elevated noise levels
• Heat, vibration, fumes, and airborne particles
• Electrical equipment
• Outdoor weather conditions
• Elevated work areas and industrial environments

Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) will be required, including:

• Safety glasses
• Hearing protection
• Steel-toed footwear
• Respiratory protection
• Face shields and specialty safety equipment as required

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, and sit for extended periods.
• Ability to frequently communicate with employees and contractors.
• Ability to occasionally lift and move up to 75 pounds.
• Ability to work safely in an active manufacturing environment.
• Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.