Senior Reliability Manager

YOU ARE…an influencer, critical thinker, and collaborator to your stakeholders. You are passionate about safety, developing people, and your background in [wood sciences, wood products, manufacturing, etc.] is a powerful combination. You understand the importance of maximizing operational excellence, while continuing to maintain our company’s reputation.

WE ARE…a safety first, safety always-focused team with a culture that fosters inclusion and empowers everyone to have a voice. We understand the goals and have the knowledge, skills and training to effectively perform our jobs. Success is the responsibility of the collective team, and our Core Values and People Principles guide our business decisions and how we operate every day.

Weyerhaeuser is searching for a Reliability Manager. This position is part of the Engineered Wood Products (EWP) business and reports to the Mill Manager of the Monticello Timber Strand manufacturing facility. This position is located in Monticello, Arkansas. This is a full-time, exempt position. The Reliability Manager is responsible for all elements of the Reliability Plan and for identifying, managing, directing and auditing manufacturing processes and systems required to reach and maintain excellence in the area of mill reliability.

Relocation is available along with a competitive compensation plan, and employee benefits.

Key Functions:

The Reliability Engineer is expected to be a role modelinour safety standards and on-the-job behavior by living our core values of Integrity, Citizenship, Sustainability and Inclusion. Principles of integrity, fairness, creating a positive and inclusive work environment and ensuring open communication among leaders and associates are key to the success of this role.

The Reliability Engineer is responsible for:

• Leading and championing all elements of the Reliability Plan, to include Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM), Root Cause Analysis (RCA), PM optimization, oil analysis, vibration, infrared thermal imaging, alignment, balancing and lubrication

• Remaining current with new equipment, technology and updated maintenance methods

• Leading learning in the appreciation of the importance of service quality and delivery and flawless job execution

• Coaching others on process improvement techniques and skills

• Actively assessing opportunities to incorporate predictive maintenance techniques and technology into current equipment maintenance strategies

• Actively using business systems to analyze the effectiveness of technical solutions and capturing knowledge sharing

• High School Diploma or GED

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Industrial Engineering or related discipline OR equivalent experience and/or degree

• Knowledge of implementing Operator Driven Reliability (ODR) directly with operations teams

• Knowledge of Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) techniques and experience utilizing RCM to optimize equipment maintenance strategies

• Understanding of theory and application of predictive maintenance technologies

• Experience in Root Cause Analysis and the use of RCA to facilitate investigations

• Working knowledge of electrical, mechanical and basic PLC programming/troubleshooting

• Prior experience in project management, to include capital projects, and strong analytical, planning, organization and time management skills

• Proven commitment to safety and safety initiatives

• Evident business leadership skills with the ability to clearly communicate vision and strategy to various, diverse audiences through the use of strong oral and written communication skills

• Collaborative and inclusive leadership style, with the proven ability to develop and nurture strong relationships

• Willingness to work weekends and holidays when operating conditions require

• Ability to physically perform the requirements of working in a 24/7 operating facility, to include working in extreme temperatures and to be ambulatory in an industrial environment with catwalks and uneven surfaces

Preferred:

• Six (6) years plant manufacturing experience

• Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional (CMRP) or equivalent

• Competent practitioner of LEAN process optimization practices with experience leading continuous improvement projects

• Knowledge of Access or Oracle, SAP, MS Schedule, MS Project or other scheduling software

Monticello is a uniquely charming town that combines natural beauty with a strong sense of community, making it a hidden gem in southeast Arkansas. Home to the University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM), the town is also conveniently located near Little Rock and Pine Bluff, providing easy access to big-city amenities and attractions. Monticello provides a variety of cultural and historic activities, and the beautiful Lake Monticello offers outdoor/wildlife recreational opportunities such as fishing, boating and camping.

What We Offer:

Compensation:
This role is eligible for our annual merit-increase program, and we are targeting a salary range of $106,917-$160,376 based on your level of skills,…