Reliability Lead - 1st shift

Unilever•Jonesboro, AR

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of this role is to lead equipment and process reliability efforts across Processing (Compounding and Pre-Weigh) and Warehouse operations by driving loss elimination, improving asset performance, reducing downtime, and delivering sustainable operational improvements that support safety, quality, service, and cost objectives.

Requirements

3+ years of experience in manufacturing, maintenance, reliability, or process improvement.
Demonstrated experience with root cause analysis and problem-solving methodologies.
Proficiency in MS Office
Strong Organizational Skills
Ability to prioritize and work autonomously
Strong coaching and communication skills.
Proven analytical skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience of manufacturing in a Fast-Moving Consumer Goods Company and World Class Manufacturing.
Experience as a team member within a Project Management team with an awareness of project management tools and techniques.

Responsibilities

Own reliability strategy for Processing and Warehouse equipment
Identify and eliminate chronic downtime and recurring failures
Partner with Maintenance (MX) to improve PM effectiveness and breakdown response
Establish and enforce reliability standards (Including Training Support)
Maintain ownership of critical support Processing and Warehouse equipment reliability
Lead reliability and process improvement projects across Processing and Warehouse
Partner with Processing Engineer on capital and optimization initiatives
Use structured problem solving (RCA, Why-Why, WCM) to drive permanent fixes
Analyze downtime, quality losses, and inefficiencies
Build and execute a loss elimination pipeline
Drive improvements in uptime, quality, and cost efficiency
Own resolution of key reliability issues. (Will include portables, tanks, forklifts, drum dumpers, dock doors and levelers, etc.)
Provide leadership support in the absence of the Area Lead
Ensure continuity of operations, decision-making, and escalation
Support Processing Leads in daily execution, prioritization, and problem-solving
Reinforce accountability, standards, and communication expectations
Develop and implement reliability standards for Processing and Warehouse
Coach teams on equipment ownership and early issue detection
Support standard work development and adherence

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision effective immediately
401K
Profit Sharing
Tuition/Fitness Reimbursement
Paid Leaves
Monthly Bonus Payouts
Uniforms and PPE provided
Career Advancement Opportunities
Safety shoe and prescription safety glasses subsidy
Onsite Company store with opportunity for friends/family to shop
Subsidy for Uniform shirts- Employee picks style (dri-fit material, long or short sleeves, polo shirts, etc.)
Company dinners and fun engagement activities periodically
Free fresh popcorn
Free coffee