Sr. Manager - Equipment Reliability & Maintenance

Job Description

This leadership role is responsible for driving equipment reliability and maintenance strategy across a large manufacturing operation. The team is focused on improving uptime, reducing downtime, strengthening predictive and preventative maintenance programs, and building a data-driven reliability culture. The position will lead maintenance supervisors and play a key role in developing talent, including employees coming through apprenticeship programs. The organization is also investing in advanced machine monitoring technology and predictive maintenance capabilities.

• Lead equipment reliability and maintenance initiatives across manufacturing operations

• Drive improvements in downtime, response times, OEE, MTBF, MTTR, and other maintenance KPIs

• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for equipment failures

• Develop and expand predictive and preventative maintenance programs

• Standardize maintenance processes, CMMS utilization, planning, scheduling, and asset management

• Coach and develop maintenance leaders and skilled trades teams

• Partner closely with operations, engineering, supply chain, and plant leadership teams

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.

• Engineering degree or strong engineering background

• 8+ years of progressive maintenance leadership experience

• Experience with in machining, gearing, welding, heat treatment, or similar manufacturing environments

• Strong knowledge of reliability engineering, predictive maintenance, and CMMS/EAM systems (SAP experience is a plus) - Project management experience