Reliability & Engineering Manager

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On-site locations:
Memphis, TN, USAtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
R16783
** Job Summary
** IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients, and health & biosciences. We deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products.

This role supports our
** Global Operations
** organization, ensuring excellence in execution—from reliability and asset performance to safety, quality, and efficiency across the value chain.

The
** Reliability Engineering Manager
** role is based in
** Memphis, TN (onsite)**.Be part of a
** collaborative, results‐driven, and solution‐oriented
** team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact.

Your potential is our inspiration.
** Where You’ll Make a Difference
*** Lead and coordinate site‐level
** reliability engineering activities**, including asset health monitoring, lifecycle management, and equipment performance improvement.
* Define, implement, and sustain
** site reliability strategies**, including preventive and predictive maintenance (PM/PdM) programs.
* Identify, analyze, and resolve
** recurring equipment failures
** using reliability engineering tools such as Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA).
* Plan and coordinate
** plant shutdown maintenance activities**, including direct oversight of contract maintenance crews.
* Establish and maintain
** equipment criticality rankings
** and ensure appropriate critical spare parts strategies are in place.
* Develop and revise
** mechanical and maintenance procedures
** aligned with precision maintenance and food manufacturing standards.
* Lead and be accountable for the
** Spare Parts Program and storeroom strategy**, including budget ownership and organization.
* Support
** capital planning and long‐term reliability initiatives**, partnering with Engineering and Operations teams.
* Ensure all activities comply with
** food safety and quality requirements**, including Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), sanitation, and pest control programs.
** What Makes You the Right Fit
*** Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field (or equivalent progressive experience).
* Minimum
** 10 years of manufacturing and/or maintenance experience**, with demonstrated reliability engineering focus.
* Proven understanding and application of
** reliability engineering principles**, including FMEA, RCFA, PM/PdM, and asset lifecycle management.
* Demonstrated leadership experience in
** maintenance planning, project management, or team supervision**.
* Strong analytical capability to
** collect, interpret, and use data
** to assess risk and drive business decisions.
* Ability to influence plant personnel at all levels through effective communication and collaboration.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills.
* Proficiency with
** Microsoft Office tools** (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and ability to learn site systems and databases.
* Ability to work onsite and engage directly on the manufacturing floor.
* Experience supporting
** food manufacturing operations
** in a regulated environment.
* Exposure to
** high‐speed rotating or continuous process equipment**.
* Six Sigma certification, Lean manufacturing experience, or formal continuous improvement training.
* Opportunity to drive measurable reliability and performance improvements in a critical manufacturing site.
* Exposure to complex assets and cross‐functional engineering challenges.
* A culture that values safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
* Career development within a global organization.
* Collaborative team environment with strong operational partnerships.
* Access to a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company contribution, paid parental leave, vacation,…