Reliability Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Purpose of Role

The role of the Reliability Manager is to safely lead the maintenance and tooling teams to provide both reactive and proactive, multi-skilled maintenance on all equipment in a plastic injection molding manufacturing facility. This position functions as the local champion and administrator for the Plant CMMS (UpKeep) and is responsible for leveraging that system to oversee the adherence and timely completion of all work carried out by technical personnel. This individual is responsible for continuous improvement plans to drive Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and minimize meantime between failures.

Areas of Accountabilities

Preventive Maintenance Management and Compliance

• Maximize equipment availability while balancing cost, technician structure, and technician skillset.
• Lead preventive and reactive maintenance of all mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic equipment. (Injection Molding Machines, Molds, Extruders, Robots, Air Compressors, Vacuum Conveying Systems, Water Systems, HVAC, Fire Suppression, and Alarm Systems.)
• Utilize root cause analysis tools to identify and resolve reoccurring downtime and inefficient operational issues.
• Support the implementation of National best practices and reliability improvement initiatives.
• Develop and maintain monthly and annual budgets.
• Support and recommend improvement to the preventive maintenance program.
• Utilize CMMS to manage and optimize staff workflow as well as spare part inventory.
• Drive kaizen events and provide facility maintenance and installation support to complete lean manufacturing efforts.

Department Development and Communication Strategies

Facility and Contractor Management

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience