Maintenance Reliability Manager

Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. is a global leader in the production, distribution, and marketing of fresh, value-added, and shelf-stable fruits and vegetables under our Fresh and Foods divisions. Our diverse product portfolio proudly bears the Del Monte brand and also includes prepared fruits and vegetables, juices, beverages, snacks, and desserts - available in over 80 countries worldwide. With operations spanning more than 35 countries, we've proudly been nourishing families for over 135 years.

Benefits We Offer Include:

* Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

* 401(k) with company match

* Employer-paid life & disability insurance

* Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

* Paid Time Off (PTO)

* 7 Company Paid Holidays

* 24/7 Telemedicine & Employee Assistance Program

* Optional voluntary benefits (legal, accident, identity protection)

* Eligibility on the first of the month following your hire date

Purpose of Position:

Del Monte Foods is the Foods Division of Fresh Del Monte, a global grower, producer and marketer of fresh, value-added, and shelf-stable produce. Del Monte Foods has a powerful portfolio of brands, including the iconic Del Monte, Contadina and S&W. We are currently seeking a Maintenance Reliability Manager.

The Maintenance Reliability Manager is responsible for leading the site maintenance reliability strategy at the Plover facility to improve equipment uptime, reduce lifecycle costs, strengthen preventive maintenance systems, and improve overall asset performance. This role serves as a key leader within the Maintenance & Reliability function and supports long-term site reliability

initiatives, maintenance planning, and asset management strategies.

This position plays a critical role in developing and implementing maintenance systems that improve equipment reliability, reduce unplanned downtime, optimize spare parts strategies, and support safe, efficient plant operations. During pack season, the role focuses heavily on maintenance execution and operational support. Outside of pack season, the role is responsible for maintenance strategy development, preventive maintenance optimization, predictive maintenance initiatives, and long-term reliability improvements across the site.

The Maintenance Reliability Manager works closely with maintenance planners, storeroom personnel, engineers, production leaders, corporate engineering, contractors, and maintenance technicians to support operational excellence, reduce equipment losses, and improve asset performance. This role has direct responsibility for the Maintenance Planner/Scheduler and Storeroom Clerk functions.

Accountabilities:

Maintenance Strategy and Reliability Leadership

* Lead the development and execution of the site maintenance and reliability strategy for the Plover facility.

* Establish maintenance programs that improve equipment uptime, reduce breakdowns, and lower overall maintenance costs.

* Develop, maintain, and improve preventive maintenance, predictive maintenance, and reliability-centered maintenance programs.

* Lead efforts to improve overall asset reliability, extend equipment life, and reduce emergency maintenance work.

* Create and implement site maintenance standards, equipment care expectations, and reliability best practices.

* Partner with production, engineering, and operations leaders to align maintenance priorities with business needs and production goals.

* Provide leadership and direction on reliability initiatives, equipment strategy, and maintenance planning activities.

Asset Management and Preventive Maintenance

* Analyze equipment failures, downtime trends, maintenance history, and reliability data to identify recurring issues and opportunities for improvement.

* Lead root cause analysis efforts for major failures, chronic downtime issues, and high-cost maintenance events.

* Validate corrective actions through data, maintenance history, and equipment performance results.

* Use reliability data and maintenance metrics to identify failure patterns, improve PM programs, and reduce repeat issues.

* Conduct lifecycle cost analysis on equipment and communicate findings to site leadership to support maintenance and capital decisions.

* Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities related to maintenance processes, labor utilization, spare parts, equipment performance, and downtime reduction.

* Support site initiatives related to lean manufacturing, TPM, OEE improvement, and maintenance process optimization.

Predictive Maintenance and Technical Support

* Partner with PdM resources to implement appropriate predictive maintenance technologies such as vibration analysis, thermography, oil analysis, ultrasound, and other condition-monitoring tools.

* Evaluate equipment performance data to determine where predictive maintenance tools can improve reliability and reduce failures.

* Support troubleshooting efforts for complex equipment issues and provide technical guidance to maintenance and operations teams.

* Provide technical expertise on equipment…