Job Description

Reliability Manager

Stevens Point, WI

Overview:

A leading specialty manufacturing company is seeking a Reliability Manager to lead efforts in improving equipment uptime and operational efficiency. This role is responsible for implementing reliability engineering strategies, managing a small team, and driving continuous improvement initiatives across the facility.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute a comprehensive Reliability Road Map to reduce equipment downtime and enhance operational performance.
• Lead and mentor a team including a Reliability Engineer and hourly maintenance/production staff.
• Implement and optimize preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Conduct root cause failure analyses and apply findings to improve maintenance practices.
• Provide technical guidance on equipment maintenance standards and procedures.
• Identify and resolve chronic equipment reliability issues.
• Apply precision maintenance principles to ensure optimal equipment performance.
• Redesign or upgrade equipment to meet reliability and performance standards.
• Benchmark industry best practices and integrate them into facility operations.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering , Electrical Engineering , or a related technical field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in maintenance or reliability within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with paper machines or boiler operations is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of reliability engineering principles and maintenance strategies.
• Proficiency in data analysis and risk-based decision-making .
• Familiarity with SAP , Microsoft Office Suite, and Outlook.

Preferred Attributes:

• Strong leadership and team development skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Creative and proactive approach to identifying and implementing solutions.
• Effective project management and organizational capabilities.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays as needed.
• Ability to work in physically demanding environments, including climbing and exposure to temperature extremes.
  

Desired Skills and Experience

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology or the equivalent training and/or experience
3+ years' experience in maintenance or reliability in a manufacturing setting
Prior paper machine experience is a major benefit
Prior knowledge or experience with boiler operations is preferred
Technical knowledge and experience in reliability engineering and maintenance methods
Demonstrated ability and desire to identify improvement opportunities. Take ownership to drive the implementations of solutions to produce positive results.
Demonstrated ability to analyze data and apply a risk-based decision-making process
Previous knowledge of SAP, Microsoft Office, Outlook

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Holiday work, Flexible hours,

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