Maintenance Reliability Engineer

Reliability Engineer Who we are

For over 50 years, Carolina Canners, Inc has operated as an independent Pepsi bottler and production cooperative located in Cheraw, SC. Backed by over 600 employees, a strong group of subsidiaries, and three selling distribution centers, CCI proudly distributes over 28 million cases of drinks per year to the Carolinas and the Southeast.

The Reliability Engineer supports manufacturing operations by driving reliability, maintainability, and performance of assets, applying engineering best practices, and working cross‑functionally to reduce equipment un‑planned downtime to improve asset utilization.

• Minimum of 5 years maintenance optimization experience, preferability within a high‑speed manufacturing environment.
• Strong analytical problem‑solving skills: root cause analysis, Six Sigma/Lean, TPM, reliability modeling
• Good understanding of CMMS, predictive maintenance technologies (vibration, thermography, ultrasonics, oil analysis),
• Strong planning, organizational and communication skills.
• Demonstrated competence in Microsoft Office.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work cross‑functionally and at all levels.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to multi‑task and prioritize.
• Maintain a high level of professionalism and ability to maintain integrity and confidentiality.

• Oversee the facility repetitive, predictive and preventive maintenance programs.
• Develop schedules and strategies for maintenance to extend equipment life and prevent breakdowns.
• Participate in new capital asset selection and oversee assets from installation to retirement to optimize performance and cost.
• Maintain machine health status for critical/bottleneck assets and develop plans to bring assets to OEM conditions or plan for machine replacement.
• Evaluate site data (asset performance, failure data) to predict performance and drive asset performance improvements at lowest cost.
• Use Root Cause Analysis methodologies to analyze equipment breakdowns and develop lasting solutions to improve machine availability.
• Effectively utilize CMMS to prioritize maintenance backlog to reduce unplanned downtime and optimize maintenance labor utilization.
• Effectively utilize CMMS to maintain critical spares needed for repetitive, preventive and emergency maintenance.
• Develop and track maintenance KPI’s (e.g. Planned vs Unplanned Maintenance hours)
• Work with project teams: new and modified equipment installations, factory/site acceptance testing, early equipment management to ensure reliability is built in.
• Provide technical support for operations, maintenance management and specialists.
• Coach or influence technicians and frontline staff.
• Performs additional duties as required.

CCI is committed to celebrating diversity and is dedicated to creating an increasingly inclusive environment for individuals from all backgrounds. We actively foster a culture that supports inclusion, ensuring our workplace is a safe and welcoming space where everyone can be themselves.

We truly believe in taking care of our employees and their dependents. This is why we offer a total rewards package to help everyone create work and life balance, maintain wellness, and plan for their future. Our plan highlights include:

• Medical, dental and vision plans.
• Paid time off.
• Health savings and flexible spending accounts.
• Basic and voluntary life and AD&D coverage plans.
• Short and long term disability plans.
• Employee wellness and assistance programs.
• 401k offering a company match.

Thank you for your interest in applying for this role. Please be aware, the successful candidate will be required to complete a background check and a drug test as a condition of employment for this role.

Carolina Canners, Inc. reserves the right to change, modify or add to the duties and essential functions at any time.

Carolina Canners, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.