HGA is hiring a Multi-Site Maintenance & Reliability Manager in Ruston, LA. The Multi-Site Maintenance & Reliability Manager leads the development, standardization, and execution of maintenance and reliability programs across multiple manufacturing sites. This role is responsible for improving asset performance, reducing downtime, and driving cost efficiency through data-driven decision-making, continuous improvement initiatives, and strong cross-site leadership. The position also plays a critical role in building maintenance capability, fostering a culture of safety and accountability, and ensuring consistent operational excellence across all locations.
- Lead and standardize reliability programs across all sites, including RCM, RCA, and predictive/condition-based maintenance methods
- Develop and implement multi-site maintenance strategies to improve asset uptime and lifecycle performance
- Optimize PM/PdM programs to reduce reactive maintenance and improve overall equipment reliability
- Ensure consistent CMMS usage, data integrity, and reporting accuracy across all facilities
- Conduct audits of maintenance practices and drive corrective actions and standardization
- Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives to reduce downtime and maintenance costs
- Analyze equipment failures and performance trends; deploy corrective and preventive actions across sites
- Introduce and implement best practices and emerging technologies in maintenance and reliability
- Provide leadership, coaching, and development to maintenance teams, planners, and reliability engineers
- Build training programs to strengthen technical skills and enhance reliability culture
- Promote cross-site collaboration, knowledge sharing, and alignment of best practices
- Champion a culture of safety, quality, accountability, and operational excellence
- Ensure compliance with all safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements while promoting safe maintenance practices
- Serve as a visible leader and role model for safety and performance standards
- Travel frequently between sites and maintain availability for off-hours support as needed
- Work in and adapt to industrial manufacturing environments across multiple locations
- Drive measurable performance through key metrics including downtime reduction, maintenance cost efficiency, PM/PdM compliance, MTBF, and MTTR
- Act as a strategic leader who can execute at the plant level, influence across multiple sites, and deliver data-driven, measurable results
Required Qualifications:- 7-10+ years of maintenance and/or reliability leadership experience in an industrial manufacturing environment
- Demonstrated experience across multiple sites or complex operations
- Strong knowledge of:
- RCM, RCA, and predictive maintenance technologies
- Mechanical, electrical, and process systems
- Proven leadership and team development skills
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication abilities
Preferred Qualifications:- Bachelor's degree in engineering or related Maintenance Reliability experience
- Experience in wood products, paper, or heavy manufacturing industries
- CMMS and data analytics experience
- Certification in reliability (e.g., CMRP) or equivalent
Work Environment:- Frequent travel between sites
- Exposure to industrial manufacturing environments
- Availability for off-hours support as needed
