Director of Reliability

James Hardie•Chicago, IL

1d•$180,000 - $200,000

About The Position

James Hardie is the industry leader in exterior home and outdoor living solutions, with a portfolio that includes fiber cement, fiber gypsum, composite and PVC decking and railing products. Our family of trusted brands includes Hardie®, TimberTech®, AZEK® Exteriors, Versatex®, fermacell®, and StruXure®. With over 8,000 employees and our U.S. operating entities headquartered in Chicago, we boast 31 operating sites, 6 recycling facilities, and 6 research and development centers globally. Powered by a dynamic workforce, we’re united by our purpose of Building a Better Future for All™ through sustainable innovation, a Zero Harm culture, and a commitment to empowering our people and communities. For more information, visit www.jameshardie.com . Summary Location: Chicago, IL; Tacoma, WA; Plant City, FL; Cleburne, TX; or Pulaski, VA strongly preferred Travel: 50% to our manufacturing locations (2 weeks per month on average) As the Director of Maintenance Reliability, you will lead the strategic transformation of maintenance and reliability practices across our manufacturing network. You will be responsible for embedding a culture of operational excellence, safety, and long-term asset stewardship. This role will drive the adoption of predictive and preventive maintenance strategies, standardize best practices, and ensure alignment with enterprise goals such as HMOS. You will also play a key role in capital project planning, talent development, and cross-functional collaboration to enhance equipment performance and reduce downtime.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field required
10 or more years of experience in maintenance reliability required
5+ years of leadership experience required
Multi-site maintenance and reliability strategy execution
Experience in engineering and manufacturing of highly engineered products in an industrial sector
Experience implementing Reliability Centered Maintenance and Total Productive Maintenance
Experience in leading maintenance reliability teams

Nice To Haves

Experience in Lean Manufacturing preferred

Responsibilities

Lead network-wide Maintenance Strategy: Implement RCM and TPM to boost asset reliability and cost efficiency through tailored maintenance plans.
Drive Long-Term Planning: Oversee multi-year outage planning, manage major repair budgets, and standardize maintenance practices across all facilities.
Use Data to Improve Performance: Leverage analytics and supplier input to increase MTBF and ensure consistent reliability execution across sites.
Support Capital Projects: Approve equipment specs, embed reliability tools in new assets, and lead training for smooth system integration.
Champion Improvement & Leadership: Promote a service-oriented maintenance culture, enhance OEE, and mentor diverse teams aligned with safety and lean (HMOS) standards.