Assets and Reliability Engineering Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Job Posting Summary : BNA is seeking a strategic and hands-on leader to serve as Asset Manager, responsible for driving excellence in asset care across our three North American manufacturing sites. This critical role will champion reliability-centered maintenance, minimize equipment downtime, and embed a culture of continuous improvement and operational discipline. The ideal candidate will bring deep technical expertise, a collaborative mindset, and a passion for building high-performing teams and systems that support long-term manufacturing success.

Scope of Job : Manages and implements an organization's policies and processes to control and maintain physical assets, including property and equipment. Designs and implements systems that facilitate asset management. Develop methodologies for tracking asset lifecycles, inventory, locations, costs, and return on investment. Oversee the planning process for asset acquisition, replacement, and disposal. Leads cross functional coordination activities to develop and maintain an accurate and complete asset information database used for reporting across the organization. Ensures that project / department milestones / goals are met and adhering to approved budgets.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities :

• Reliability team : Provide technical leadership and mentorship to a team of Site Reliability Engineers, promoting best practices in reliability and asset care.
• Asset Care Strategy Development : Design and implement comprehensive asset care programs, including preventive and predictive maintenance, to optimize equipment performance across all sites.
• Reliability Engineering : Apply reliability engineering principles to identify and mitigate equipment failures, utilising tools such as Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and Root Cause Analysis (RCA).
• Precision Maintenance Practices : Lead the adoption of advanced maintenance techniques, including shaft alignment, belt alignment, proper torque application, and lubrication management.
• Performance Monitoring : Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) related to equipment reliability, maintenance effectiveness, and downtime reduction.
• Continuous Improvement : Lead initiatives aimed at improving maintenance processes, enhancing equipment uptime, and reducing operational costs.
• Cross-Site Collaboration : Work closely with site reliability engineers to standardize best practices, share knowledge, and drive consistency in asset care approaches.
• Training and Development : Provide guidance and training to maintenance personnel on reliability best practices and new technologies.
• RCA escalation : Support plants during troubleshooting and root cause analysis activities for large, complex, and / or chronic equipment failures
• Collaborate with production and supporting departments to ensure the food safety and quality of our products.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education : Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering required. Advanced degree or certifications in reliability or asset management preferred.

Experience : Minimum of 7 years in reliability engineering or asset management within a manufacturing environment. Experience in the food industry strongly preferred. Proven track record of leading multi-site reliability programs and driving measurable improvements.

Competencies : Reliability Engineering, Asset Management Strategy, Preventive & Predictive Maintenance, FMEA / RCA, CMMS Systems, Condition-Based Monitoring, KPI Development, Precision Maintenance, Continuous Improvement, Cross-Site Collaboration, Technical Leadership, Training & Development, Project Management, Communication, Decision Making, Operational Excellence, Safety & Compliance, Data Analysis, Business Acumen.

Physical Requirements : Requires prolonged sitting and continuous use of computer. May lift, carry, push, or pull objects up to 10 lbs.

Flexibility to travel.