Plant Maintenance and Reliability Manager

Amrize

$90K — $120K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 4-year degree preferred, will consider equivalent experience
  • 7-10 years of manufacturing experience, with 5 years in engineering/reliability
  • Proven leadership experience in a manufacturing context
  • Hands-on proficiency for complex troubleshooting
  • Strong project management skills including budgeting and vendor negotiation
  • Six Sigma Black Belt or similar certification and experience with Lean tools

Responsibilities

  • Lead and mentor the Maintenance Supervisor and technician team
  • Own and improve reliability for all production line equipment
  • Develop and oversee the Asset Maintenance Plan transitioning to Predictive Maintenance
  • Manage capital projects from inception to completion
  • Oversee safety compliance and environmental regulatory requirements
  • Direct energy management and safety programs including LOTOTO and PSM

Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • Retirement Savings options including 401(k)
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and life insurance
  • Holistic health and well-being programs
  • Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Generous paid time off and holidays
  • Paid parental leave
  • Educational Assistance Program
Full Job Description
ABOUT THE ROLE

The Plant Maintenance and Reliability Manager is a high-impact leadership role responsible for
driving process improvements through Lean Manufacturing and cross-functional collaboration.
As the site's primary technical resource, you will lead a high-performing team-including a
Maintenance Supervisor, 8 multi-skilled technicians, and a FAME apprentice-to sustain and
exceed a world-class OEE of 89%. This is a "working leader" position that requires a
sophisticated balance of engineering-level reliability strategy and hands-on mechanical/electrical
troubleshooting to support a 24/7 continuous operation.

WHAT YOU'LL ACCOMPLISH
  • Leadership & People Development
    • Provide direct leadership, coaching, and direction to the Maintenance Supervisor and the
      technician team through Gemba walks and one-on-one observations.
    • Serve as the primary mentor for the FAME apprentice, ensuring their on-the-job
      training aligns with world-class technical standards and curriculum.
    • Lead efforts to improve teammate relations both within the department and across the
      broader manufacturing operation.
    • Collaborate with sister sites to solve complex problems and share regional best practices.
  • Reliability & Operational Excellence
    • Own the reliability and maintainability of all equipment, utilities, facilities, and controls
      for the polyiso production lines.
    • Systematically develop and monitor Asset Maintenance Plan focused on transitioning
      from reactive to Predictive Maintenance (PdM) and Root Cause Corrective Action
      (RCCA).
    • Drive the plant toward "World Class" metrics, focusing on OEE, first-pass yield, and
      optimized fixed/variable costs.
    • Develop sustainable solutions for repetitive failures and electrical/mechanical equipment
      issues using formal root cause analysis.
  • Capital Projects & Financial Management
    • Identify and manage capital needs (production, safety, and building) from inception to
      completion.
    • Direct all project phases: estimating, fund procurement, equipment specification, vendor
      management, and onsite safety supervision.
    • Own the Maintenance OpEx budget, including oversight of MRO parts inventory and
      contractor service agreements to ensure fiscal responsibility.
  • Safety & Compliance
    • Serve as a key resource for safety-related issues and maintain steadfast environmental
      regulatory compliance.
    • Energy Management: Expertly manage and oversee Lock Out Tag Out Try Out
      (LOTOTO) programs and energy control procedures to ensure zero-harm during
      maintenance activities.
    • Process Safety: Direct compliance and technical oversight for Process Safety
      Management (PSM) and Risk Management Plan (RMP) standards, ensuring all
      mechanical integrity and pressure vessel requirements are met.
    • Identify and manage Capital needs for safety and environmental improvements from
      inception to completion, including funds procurement and supervising safe onsite work.
    • Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to health, safety and environmental policies in all work environments and areas. Promote a culture of safety and exhibit these behaviors.


WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

Education:
  • Four year degree preferred but will consider equivalent experience.

Field of Study Preferred:
  • Engineering

Required Work Experience:
  • Minimum of 7-10 years of manufacturing experience, with at least 5 years specifically in
    engineering/reliability roles.
  • Proven experience leading and developing a direct-report team (Supervisors/Technicians)
    in a manufacturing environment.
  • "Hands-on" proficiency: Must be able to work with tools and support technicians during
    complex troubleshooting on the floor.
  • Strong project management skills, including budgeting and vendor negotiation.
  • Excellent communication, change management, and team-building capabilities.

Additional Requirements:
  • Certifications: Six Sigma Black Belt, Lean Expert, CMRP, CRL, or ARP.
  • Systems: Proficiency in Maintenance Connection (or similar CMMS), SAP, and data
    historian systems.
  • Lean: Advanced training and application of Lean tools in a continuous flow
    environment.
  • Able to lift 50 lbs.
  • Able to walk, stand, or sit for long periods of time in a manufacturing environment.
  • Successful candidates must adhere to all safety protocols and proper use of Amrize approved Personal Protection Equipment ("PPE"), including but not limited to respirators. Employees that are required to wear respirators must be clean shaven where the respirator seal meets the face in order to pass the qualitative and quantitative fit tests..


WHAT WE OFFER
  • Competitive salary
  • Retirement Savings: Choose from 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth after-tax savings
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Medical, Dental, Disability and Life Insurance
  • Holistic Health & Well-being programs
  • Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for health and dependent care
  • Vision and other Voluntary benefits and discounts
  • Paid time off & paid holidays
  • Paid Parental Leave (maternity & paternity)
  • Educational Assistance Program
  • Dress for your day

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