Claremont Equipment Reliability Manager

Prysmian Group•Claremont, NC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Equipment Reliability Manager is responsible for proactive identification, management, and improvement of equipment/asset lifecycles through the use of data-driven analysis of machine operation and associated failure modes. This role supervises the activities of Process Control Technicians to drive equipment reliability and process improvements, and is responsible for interviewing, hiring, disciplining, and discharging personnel in accordance with company policies, as well as professionally developing subordinates. The manager will provide technical support and leadership in the area of equipment reliability improvement, lead equipment reliability excellence initiatives, and generate and deploy equipment reliability projects to improve overall equipment uptime and effectiveness. They will track production losses and abnormally high maintenance costs to prioritize and eliminate frequently failing assets, and participate in the Management of Change process as it relates to design, specification, and commissioning of new and/or modified equipment to ensure it is maintainable and reliable from day one. The role also involves leading investigations into equipment failures to identify underlying causes and implement permanent solutions to prevent recurrence, and working closely with Maintenance teams to develop and refine Preventive (PM) and Predictive (PdM) maintenance strategies using predictive tools like vibration analysis, thermography, ultrasonic, and oil analysis. Additionally, the manager will work with technical and operations staff to identify and mitigate recurring equipment breakdown issues through analysis and development of strategies to prevent failure, and maximize production equipment effectiveness, including safety for employees operating equipment, maximizing equipment availability and uptime, and readiness to support strategic business growth. Collaboration with Automation, Engineering, Operations, and Maintenance personnel is key to resolving issues, and the role involves identifying, implementing, and/or supporting continuous improvement (CI) projects/efforts throughout the facility.

Requirements

Bachelors degree in Engineering (BSME, BSEE, or related field preferred).
At least five (5) years of manufacturing/engineering/maintenance experience
Lean/Six Sigma certification preferred.
Strong data analysis skills and knowledge of statistical tools
Excellent communication skills, with demonstrated collaborative interpersonal interactions
Exhibits energy and positive attitude to facilitate change (ie. Change Agent)
Well organized and disciplined in prioritization of responsibilities
Knowledge and consistent use of Lean tools (ie. 6S, Kaizen, Operational Excellence, etc…)
Strong mechanical/electrical aptitude and excellent problem-solving skills and tools utilization (ie. RCA, FMEA, 5-Why, etc…)
Demonstrate self-assured decision making and critical thinking in a complex and quick changing environment.
Ability to provide critical feedback, translating complex topics into simplified steps with a focus on facilitation and presentation

Nice To Haves

Lean/Six Sigma certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Supervises the activities of Process Control Technicians to drive equipment reliability and process improvements.
Responsible for interviewing, hiring, disciplining, and discharging personnel in accordance with company policies.
Responsible for professionally developing subordinates.
Provide technical support and leadership in the area of equipment reliability improvement.
Lead equipment reliability excellence initiatives.
Generate and deploy equipment reliability projects to improve overall equipment uptime and effectiveness.
Track production losses and abnormally high maintenance costs to prioritize and eliminate frequently failing assets.
Participate in the Management of Change process as it relates to design, specification, and commissioning of new and/or modified equipment to ensure it is maintainable and reliable from day one.
Lead investigations into equipment failures to identify underlying causes and implement permanent solutions to prevent recurrence.
Work closely with Maintenance teams to develop and refine Preventive (PM) and Predictive (PdM) maintenance strategies using predictive tools like vibration analysis, thermography, ultrasonic, and oil analysis.
Work will technical and operations staff to identify and mitigate recurring equipment breakdown issues through analysis and development of strategies to prevent failure.
Maximize production equipment effectiveness, including: Safety for employees operating equipment. Maximizing equipment availability and uptime. Readiness to support strategic business growth.
Collaborate regularly with Automation, Engineering, Operations and Maintenance personnel to resolve both short and long term issues.
Identify, implement, and/or support continuous improvement (CI) projects/efforts throughout the facility.