Multi-Site Maintenance and Reliability Manager

The Multi-Site Maintenance & Reliability Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and sustaining reliability and maintenance excellence programs across multiple manufacturing facilities. This role drives asset performance, reduces downtime, and ensures consistent maintenance standards across all sites through leadership, data-driven decision-making, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Reliability Strategy & Execution

* Lead and standardize reliability programs across all sites, including:

* Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM)

* Root Cause Analysis (RCA)

* Predictive/Condition-Based Maintenance (vibration, thermography, oil analysis)

* Develop and implement multi-site maintenance strategies to improve asset uptime and lifecycle performance

Maintenance Excellence & Standardization

* Optimize PM/PdM programs to reduce reactive maintenance

* Ensure consistent use of CMMS systems, data integrity, and reporting accuracy

* Lead audits of maintenance practices and drive corrective actions

Performance Improvement

* Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives to reduce downtime, and lower maintenance costs

* Analyze equipment failures and trends; deploy corrective actions across all sites

* Introducing best practices and emerging technologies in maintenance and reliability

Leadership & Capability Development

* Provide leadership and coaching to site maintenance managers, planners, and reliability engineers

* Develop training programs to strengthen maintenance skillsets and reliability culture

* Promote cross-site collaboration and knowledge sharing

* Champion a culture of safety, quality, and operational excellence

Safety & Compliance

* Ensure compliance with all safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements

* Promote safe maintenance practices and adherence to company standards

* Serve as a role model for safety leadership and accountability

Qualifications

Required

* 7-10+ years of maintenance and/or reliability leadership experience in an industrial manufacturing environment

* Demonstrated experience across multiple sites or complex operations

* Strong knowledge of:

* RCM, RCA, and predictive maintenance technologies

* Mechanical, electrical, and process systems

* Proven leadership and team development skills

* Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication abilities

Preferred

* Bachelor's degree in engineering or related Maintenance Reliability experience.

* Experience in wood products, paper, or heavy manufacturing industries

* CMMS and data analytics experience

* Certification in reliability (e.g., CMRP) or equivalent

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

* Unplanned maintenance related downtime reduction

* Maintenance cost per unit of production

* PM/PdM compliance rates

* Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF)

* Mean Time to Repair (MTTR)

Work Environment

* Frequent travel between sites

* Exposure to industrial manufacturing environments

* Availability for off-hours support as needed

Success Profile

* Strategic thinker with the ability to execute at the plant level

* Strong influencer across multiple sites and leadership levels

* Data-driven with a focus on measurable results

* Hands-on leader who drives accountability and cultural change

Hunt Forest Products, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sickle cell trait, military or veteran status (including protected dependents), or natural, protective, or cultural hairstyles, in accordance with federal and Louisiana state law. We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application and hiring process.