Manufacturing Reliability & Maintenance Engineering Lead
About The Position
As the Manufacturing Reliability & Maintenance Engineering Lead, you will be the line’s technology authority—owning process settings, centerlines, and the systems that keep equipment reliable and efficient. You will directly influence SQCDSM performance and develop the people and practices that drive sustainable results. Your impact Deliver SQCDSM targets in partnership with line leadership through robust process control and DMS participation. Establish and maintain centerline and process standards; lead Progressive Maintenance systems and KPIs. Own the line’s Repairs & Maintenance (R&M) budget and ensure effective spend. Deploy preventive and time-based maintenance plans and upskill technicians so they independently operate and maintain equipment (50%+ focus on capability building). Lead PM Pillar activities at the line level and selected initiatives at the department level. Coordinate with Asset & Reliability on system improvements; drive change management, spares localization, breakdown analysis, and R&M cost reduction. Represent the site as technology owner in regional/global technology forums. Support VSU for new initiatives; enable the VSU team; benchmark internally and externally and replicate best practices. Serve as a component-category SME and train PM-related topics across the plant. Technical mastery AM (Autonomous Maintenance) Step 4 and Progressive Maintenance Step 3 execution. AM & PM standards, including BD (Breakdown maintenance) and planned maintenance. TPM Phase 3 & 4 problem-solving methodologies. PDCA application across common opportunity areas; SWP owner qualification and coaching. Leadership Operate as a Line Leader when needed: align goals/master plan, manage IDPs, and coach team performance and career development. Challenge the status quo, collaborate cross-functionally, and deliver outcomes independently.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required; Engineering preferred.
- 2+ years of experience in a related process field.
- AM (Autonomous Maintenance) Step 4 and Progressive Maintenance Step 3 execution.
- AM & PM standards, including BD (Breakdown maintenance) and planned maintenance.
- TPM Phase 3 & 4 problem-solving methodologies.
- PDCA application across common opportunity areas; SWP owner qualification and coaching.
Nice To Haves
- People leadership experience—engagement, motivation, and coaching.
- Integrated Lean Six Sigma knowledge; Green Belt/Black Belt preferred.
- Measurement methods and statistical analysis proficiency.
- Project management experience.
- Experience in Production, Process, or Continuous Improvement within Food Manufacturing.
- Familiarity with FDA and USDA regulations and requirements.
Responsibilities
- Deliver SQCDSM targets in partnership with line leadership through robust process control and DMS participation.
- Establish and maintain centerline and process standards; lead Progressive Maintenance systems and KPIs.
- Own the line’s Repairs & Maintenance (R&M) budget and ensure effective spend.
- Deploy preventive and time-based maintenance plans and upskill technicians so they independently operate and maintain equipment (50%+ focus on capability building).
- Lead PM Pillar activities at the line level and selected initiatives at the department level.
- Coordinate with Asset & Reliability on system improvements; drive change management, spares localization, breakdown analysis, and R&M cost reduction.
- Represent the site as technology owner in regional/global technology forums.
- Support VSU for new initiatives; enable the VSU team; benchmark internally and externally and replicate best practices.
- Serve as a component-category SME and train PM-related topics across the plant.
- Operate as a Line Leader when needed: align goals/master plan, manage IDPs, and coach team performance and career development.
- Challenge the status quo, collaborate cross-functionally, and deliver outcomes independently.
Benefits
- Base salary: $70,400.00 – $97,700.00; final compensation depends on experience, skills, education, and budget.
- Bonus eligible with potential for overachievement tied to performance and company results.
- Comprehensive benefits: health insurance; wellness and family support programs; life and disability insurance; retirement savings plans; paid leave; education-related programs; paid holidays and vacation.
- Eligibility requirements apply; many benefits are subsidized or fully company-paid.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
