Reliability Lead

The Hershey Company•Lower Swatara Township, PA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The West Hershey Maintenance Department has the tools and resources in place to be a world-class maintenance organization that maximizes preventive and predictive practices. As the Reliability Lead, you will play a critical role in driving equipment reliability, maintenance excellence, and continuous improvement within an assigned business unit. You will lead maintenance planning and reliability strategies that maximize asset performance, improve operational efficiency, and support Hershey's manufacturing journey. This role offers the opportunity to influence plant performance, develop long-term maintenance strategies, and collaborate across operations, engineering, and technical teams to deliver sustainable results.

Requirements

3+ years of relevant maintenance, reliability, or manufacturing experience.
Reliability-centered maintenance, preventive maintenance, and predictive maintenance methodologies.
Lean Manufacturing, TPM, and continuous improvement initiatives.
SAP-PM or similar CMMS platforms, with SAP S/4 experience preferred.
Leading projects, driving change, and influencing cross-functional teams.
Root Cause Analysis (RCA) methodologies.

Nice To Haves

Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP)
Root Cause Analysis (RCA) training
Predictive Maintenance (PdM) experience
Maintenance Planning & Scheduling
Reliability Engineering
Troubleshooting and Advanced Diagnostics
Safety Management
Capital Project Management
Lean Manufacturing and TPM
Coaching and Team Development

Responsibilities

Lead overall maintenance and asset reliability activities for assigned production lines or process areas.
Manage maintenance planning and scheduling through SAP work order prioritization and development of maintenance schedules.
Drive preventive and predictive maintenance programs through analysis of maintenance and equipment performance data.
Partner with Technical Assurance to support asset management processes, inventory accuracy, and maintenance cost effectiveness.
Support development of site capital plans and manage capital improvement projects.
Lead root cause analysis, defect handling, and breakdown elimination activities to improve equipment reliability and reduce downtime.
Participate in daily operational huddles, report maintenance performance metrics, and drive corrective actions.
Coach and develop mechanics and operators to strengthen equipment ownership, autonomous maintenance practices, and technical capability.
Apply advanced troubleshooting and diagnostic techniques to identify and resolve complex equipment issues.
Ensure compliance with all safety, quality, and technical standards while promoting a culture of continuous improvement.