Packaging Reliability Manager

ASR Group•Arabi, LA

51d•Onsite

About The Position

The Packaging Reliability Manager must have the ability to lead, coordinate, and manage the reliability and maintenance programs in a large fast paced packaging operation.â In this position, he or she will be responsible for managing a team of engineers and maintenance personnel tasked with maintaining a safe, reliable, and efficient packaging operation. The Reliability Manager is responsible for executing the structured work processes, preventive, corrective, and predictive maintenance strategies required to achieve and sustain both the Reliability Engineering and Maintenance Planning missions. Likewise, create a proactive culture by developing people to value asset reliability, planning, cost control and Reliability Excellence. He or she will report directly to the Plant Manager and work in a team environment with the other department heads.

Requirements

Minimum 7 years' experience in a high-speed manufacturing environment - demonstrated leadership and management skills required
Expertise in multiple areas of maintenance and reliability, controls, electrical, material management, planning and scheduling, and CMMS / EAM / ERP/SAP optimization required
Experience with the RCM process, failure mode identification, defect analysis, cause and effect analysis, loss elimination, determination of probability, and consequence of failures; along with the use of FMEA's, RCFA decision logic, and writing tasks to mitigate identified failures required
Experience required with belt conveyors, screw conveyors, bucket elevators and cranes, glue pots, pumps, motors, blowers, dust collection, packaging robots
Food manufacturing experience preferred
Experience with SAP and SAP maintenance module preferred
Experience in managing projects and working with both vendors and contractors.
Be familiar with all federal, state and local environmental programs such as Title 5, SPCC, and hazmat.
Degree in Engineering: B.Ch.E., BSEE, BSME.

Nice To Haves

MBA or master's degree in engineering preferred
PE preferred

Responsibilities

Oversee the implementation of and maintenance of the predictive, corrective, and preventative maintenance programs and other reliability improvement initiatives.
Integrate the use of data analytics and work planning to create a sustainable, reliable maintenance program
Lead development and continuous improvement of Equipment Maintenance Plans to improve packaging assets, peripheral, and auxiliary equipment required to meet production requirements.
Develop job plans for work orders in support of the Work Execution team, that effectively utilize internal labor, materials, and contractors
Develop, maintain, and integrate SOP's, work instructions, and changeovers using RedZone technology
Develop and publish weekly work schedule and three-week rolling forecast to include work backlog
Ensures effective use and integration of information technologies such as SAP Plant Maintenance, condition monitoring, and other technologies. Ensure all WO job plans have the proper documentation
Manage the Maintenance Team Manager and their staff to ensure that all preventive maintenance, work orders etc. are completed in a timely manner.
Work with the other department heads on both daily and long-term plans to ensure that all the various department's goals are aligned.
Prepare and administer the department's daily budget, work with the Packaging Manger and the Plant Manager to determine a major repair budget and capital budget for the Packaging Department
Work closely with the Safety, Environmental and Quality teams to ensure the refinery's goals in these areas are attained.
Work with the corporate engineering team to develop capital projects, support the installation of new equipment and systems.
Assess obsolescence of equipment and technology advancements in the Packaging industry
Responsible for all maintenance department safety related matters.
Provide training and develop employees in technology, work practices, etc.
Build and maintain a team-oriented philosophy and hold team members accountable for their performance. Provide the necessary individual counselling of employees whose performance does not meet acceptable standards and take appropriate actions.
Keep abreast of current laws and changes being made that may affect the operation of the packaging maintenance department i.e. ARC Flash, Machine Guarding, Hoist and Rigging, etc.