Maintenance and Reliability Manager

AkzoNobel•Wyomissing, PA

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Maintenance and Reliability Manager will lead and manage the Reading Plant Maintenance Department with a strong focus on equipment reliability, safety, and operational excellence. Drive maintenance strategy and execution to ensure production, quality, health, safety, environmental, and cost performance targets are achieved. Provide leadership and accountability to deliver safe, efficient, and cost-effective maintenance operations while building a proactive, reliability-centered maintenance culture across the site.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related discipline preferredor five to eight years of maintenance and reliability leadership experience in a manufacturing or chemical processing environment.
Experience implementing mechanical integrity, predictive maintenance, preventive maintenance, root cause failure analysis, failure modes and effects analysis, and equipment maintenance strategies
Experience working with computerized maintenance management systems and enterprise resource planning systems
Basic knowledge of electrical and control systems
Ability to analyze maintenance data and improve processes
Ability to produce project cost estimates
Strong computer skills and ability to learn specialized maintenance software
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to collaborate across multiple organizational levels
Demonstrated leadership, coaching, and team development skills
Strong focus on continuous improvement
Ability to optimize short- and long-term asset performance and availability
Ability to sit, stand, walk, and climb in a manufacturing environment
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment including hard hat, safety glasses, steel-toed shoes, hearing protection, respirators, gloves, and protective clothing
Ability to access all areas of the plant safely
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Sound judgment and decision-making ability
High accountability and ownership mindset
Commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence
Ability to work independently and lead teams effectively

Responsibilities

Ensure the application of all safety rules and confirm maintenance personnel consistently follow safe working practices
Promote safety programs, behaviors, and compliance with corporate and regulatory standards
Support process safety management, mechanical integrity, and management of change processes
Establish and monitor maintenance performance goals through key performance indicators
Develop and implement robust predictive and preventive maintenance programs to maximize equipment reliability
Review and prioritize predictive and preventive maintenance feedback and ensure timely completion of all tasks
Analyze equipment maintenance and repair history to identify trends, prevent recurrence of failures, and implement corrective actions
Track cost savings and operational improvements resulting from reliability initiatives
Conduct root cause failure analysis and failure modes and effects analysis
Perform equipment criticality assessments and develop effective maintenance strategies
Lead programs to identify and eliminate repeat equipment failures
Own and manage the site computerized maintenance management system, including equipment structure, naming conventions, and standardized work tasks
Standardize preventive and predictive maintenance procedures and consolidate work processes
Develop and maintain spare parts strategies to ensure equipment availability
Ensure consistent use of maintenance best practices throughout the department
Improve purchasing and storeroom management processes
Execute work using standardized company work processes and continuously drive improvements
Lead, coach, and develop maintenance personnel to achieve high performance and accountability
Hold the team responsible for safety, productivity, and results
Assess staff competency levels and identify training or hiring needs
Monitor workforce utilization and manage overtime requirements
Initiate and coordinate training programs to strengthen maintenance and operations capabilities
Serve as the primary maintenance representative on capital and expense projects
Promote equipment standardization, maintainability, and long-term reliability during project design and implementation
Develop equipment maintenance plans and spare parts strategies for new installations
Supervise contractors performing work on site and ensure proper selection, induction, and oversight
Interact with suppliers of equipment, engineering, and construction services
Prepare project cost estimates and write appropriation requests for maintenance projects
Lead the department annual budgeting process and monitor performance against budget targets
Identify opportunities to improve cost effectiveness and efficiency
Prepare and approve timecards
Monitor and report overtime
Prepare periodic budget reports
Ensure compliance with quality management system requirements
Manage documentation and administrative requirements
Address performance and disciplinary matters as needed
Manage and prioritize all plant maintenance activities and requests
Oversee preventive maintenance and mechanical integrity programs
Supervise contractors and third-party service providers
Make independent decisions related to maintenance strategy, staffing, scheduling, and execution
Initiate training and development programs
Interact directly with suppliers and service providers
Produce project cost estimates and lead project planning
Operate with minimal guidance from site engineering leadership
Manage daily activities of maintenance personnel