Reliability Manager II

• Opportunity to lead a critical function that directly impacts plant reliability and operational success
• Exposure to cross-functional collaboration with engineering, operations, and leadership teams
• Ability to build and develop a strong maintenance team while driving process improvements
• Competitive compensation and benefits package with advancement opportunities
• Work in a safety-first, innovation-driven culture with a global industry leader

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of maintenance technicians to achieve plant performance goals
• Plan, schedule, and prioritize maintenance activities to maximize equipment uptime and productivity
• Manage and optimize the maintenance labor budget and material spend to ensure cost-effective operations
• Develop and track maintenance budgets, forecasts, and KPIs to support operational targets
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations, company policies, and maintenance best practices
• Implement preventive and predictive maintenance programs to improve asset reliability
• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to troubleshoot issues and drive root cause analysis
• Oversee contractors, consultants, and project work as required based on plant size and scope
• Adapt departmental plans and priorities to address resource constraints and operational challenges
• Serve as a subject matter resource for maintenance strategies, systems, and continuous improvement initiatives

• Location: Plant-based role (on-site)
• Work Schedule: Standard business hours with flexibility to support plant operations, including off-hours as needed

• Bachelor’s degree or relevant experience in Engineering, Maintenance, or a related field
• 5–7 years of experience in a supervisory or management role within an industrial environment
• Multi-trade maintenance background (mechanical, electrical, etc.)
• Proven ability to manage budgets, resources, and maintenance operations effectively
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal guidance and make decisions aligned with business objectives
• Expert in PLC programming, VFD systems, and Allen‑Bradley controls, with strong troubleshooting capabilities

• 7+ years of supervisory or management experience in an industrial setting (Global Operations standard)
• 10+ years of experience in an engineering or reliability discipline (for Reliability-focused roles)
• Experience implementing reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) or predictive maintenance programs
• Experience managing large teams, contractors, and capital or maintenance projects

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