Area Maintenance Analyst

Reynolds American is evolving into a global multi-category business. Our purpose is to create A Better Tomorrow™ by Building a Smokeless World.

To achieve our ambition, we are looking for colleagues who are ready to join us on this journey. Tomorrow can’t wait, let’s shape it together!

REYNOLDS AMERICAN has an exciting opportunity for an Area Maintenance Analyst in Winston Salem, NC

The Area Maintenance Analyst is responsible for developing equipment and preventative maintenance action plans targeted at improving machine performance and reducing losses in production area.

The Area Maintenance Analyst assists the management team by prioritizing and organizing work streams and is responsible for machine health and overall equipment effectiveness.

• Develop and implement data driven equipment action plans to improve machine performance.
• Collaborate and lead teams to perform Root Cause Analysis. Provide technical solutions, leadership and support for production personnel.
• Participate and lead equipment maintenance portion of the daily area performance planning meeting.
• Drive planning, completion and effectiveness of related maintenance activities.
• Responsible for defined equipment KPI’s associated with improvement efforts.
• Perform procedures and work assignments in keeping with company policy, safety and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards & Tobacco Product Manufacturing Processes (TPMP).
• Attend and participate in job related meetings, including meetings with equipment vendors and others related to equipment and/or processes used in the production area.
• Be aware of the Company environmental, health & safety policies and comply with the objectives as it relates to the role. Know the potential health & safety risks and environmental impacts of work activities and understand role in mitigating these impacts.

• High school diploma or equivalent with 3-5 years manufacturing experience; or AA Degree with 2 years manufacturing experience.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively recommend and lead continuous process improvement efforts.
• Experience in the following:
  Equipment repair, machinery alignment, bearing installation and maintenance, proper lubrication techniques of equipment, material handling systems (pumps, fans, and conveyors) preferred.
• Understanding of and ability to perform root cause analysis.
• Effective communication skills, both written and oral, at all levels within the organization and with external vendors.
• Knowledge of Windows based software, and Microsoft Office Professional Suite.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Proven leadership ability and initiative and self-motivation.

WE ARE REYNOLDS AMERICAN—A member of the BRITISH AMERICAN TOBACCO GROUP

At Reynolds American, we are committed to our Purpose of creating A Better Tomorrow. This is what drives our people and our passion for innovation.
See what is possible for you at REYNOLDS AMERICAN.

Collaboration and teamwork underpin everything we do here at Reynolds American. We know that collaborating with colleagues is what makes us stronger and best prepared to meet our business goals.

The following is a general summary of the competitive compensation and benefit plans we offer:

• 401(k) plan that offers opportunity to save on pre- and post-tax basis up to 50 percent of eligible compensation.
  • Company matches 100 percent of employee pre-tax/Roth (401k) contributions up to six percent.
  • Company contributes an additional three percent to 401(k) whether employee participates or not.
• Comprehensive health- and welfare-benefits package (including medical, dental, vision, and prescription drugs).
• Health Savings Account start-up contribution for employees who elect the high deductible health plan.
• Flexible spending accounts for both Health Care and Dependent Care allowing employee to use pre-tax dollars to pay for qualified expenses during the calendar year.
• On-site health clinics and fitness centers at manufacturing locations.
• Employee assistance program offering 8 free counselling sessions, per issue, each…