Bachelor's degree in engineering or Applied Sciences preferred
7+ years of industrial experience in maintenance or mechanical roles
2+ years as Maintenance Manager or Equipment Reliability Manager
Experience with project management
Familiarity with CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System)
CMRP (Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional) certification preferred
Experience leading TPM or Lean initiatives in manufacturing
Responsibilities
Lead the development and execution of the Equipment Reliability Strategy
Implement and maintain preventive and predictive maintenance programs
Develop the 8 TPM pillars to enhance Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)
Coordinate resources for Effective Maintenance processes like 5S and Visual Factory
Act as a change agent to drive operational growth and improve margins
Manage plant-level capital projects alongside the management team
Foster a work environment that promotes trust, teamwork, and safety
Benefits
Opportunities for professional development and training
Collaborative work environment
Involvement in strategic decision-making
Potential for career advancement within the organization
Support for continuous improvement initiatives
Full Job Description
Job Title: Equipment Reliability Manager
Department: Operations
Reports To: VP of Ops
FLSA Status: Salaried
This position will lead the development, implementation and execution of the Equipment Reliability Strategy for the facility. This includes involvement and leadership in developing the TPM environment.
The Equipment Reliability Manager is also responsible for leading the maintenance and reliability strategy for an aluminum extrusion and fabrication facility. This role ensures optimal equipment performance, minimizes downtime, and drives continuous improvement in asset reliability, safety, and cost efficiency. The manager will oversee preventive and predictive maintenance programs, manage a maintenance team, and collaborate cross-functionally to support production goals.
Function Specific Activities:
Develop and/or maintain an effective preventive & predictive maintenance program (including repair, modification and installation of equipment) in order to improve production efficiency and ensure optimum machine uptime availability.
Develop the 8 TPM pillars with technical resources and coaching to improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
Coordinates the Effective Maintenance (EM) pillar resources to deliver reliable maintenance processes including: 5S, Visual Factory and spare parts inventories for all new and existing equipment as well as equipment modifications.
Review plant production equipment environment (e.g., technology, systems, quality, cost, efficiencies, yield) in order to recommend process improvements.
Act as an organizational change agent focused on driving operational growth and improving operating margin.
Manage plant level capital projects in conjunction with the management team.
Develop a work environment within maintenance that promotes trust, teamwork quality and safety.
Assign accountability, build teams, hire, develop, evaluate, train, coach and discipline with corrective action as needed.
Assist in the establishment, analysis, and submission of yearly departmental budgets
Develop Root Cause strategies for the department reducing breakdown loss.
Ensure Maintenance Departments compliance with all company policies and procedures
REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor's degree in engineering, or Applied Sciences preferred.
TPM based educational training a plus.
At least 7+ years of industrial experience in a maintenance, mechanical or similar type position preferred.
At least 2+ years as Maintenance Manager or Equipment Reliability Manager preferred.
Prior experience with project management preferred.
CMMS - Computerized Maintenance Management System experience.
CMRP - Certified Maintenance and Reliability is preferred.
Experience leading TPM or Lean in a Mfg. environment.
Capable of designing and quoting Capital & Expensed projects
Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those required to perform the essential functions of this job:
Ability to stand for long periods of time
Ability to stand, sit, bend and kneel without difficulty
Ability to repeatedly lift/pull/push 50lbs
Exposure to loud noises
Working in the presence of fork trucks and other manufacturing machinery
Willingness to travel, work weekends, or other job-specific requirements
Disclaimer This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or qualifications. Management reserves the right to modify the role as business needs evolve.
