Greif

Reliability Manager - Steel

Greif$103K — $176K *
Alsip, IL 60803In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required
  • 8-12 years of relevant experience in asset reliability management
  • In-depth knowledge of manufacturing operations and maintenance practices
  • Technical expertise in mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation systems
  • Proven project management and leadership skills
  • Strong problem-solving capabilities

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute asset management strategies for manufacturing facilities
  • Lead preventive and predictive maintenance programs
  • Analyze equipment performance data to identify improvement opportunities
  • Drive root cause failure analysis for ongoing equipment issues
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance asset performance
  • Manage condition monitoring technologies
  • Track key performance indicators to measure reliability and effectiveness

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package including competitive core benefits
  • Paid time off
  • Range of local benefits for eligible colleagues
Full Job Description
Job Requisition #:
034858 Reliability Manager - Steel (Open)

Job Description:

The Reliability Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and continuously improving asset reliability strategies to maximize equipment uptime, safety, quality, and operational performance. This role leads reliability engineering initiatives, predictive and preventive maintenance programs, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement efforts to reduce equipment failures and maintenance costs while supporting business objectives.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop and execute reliability and asset management strategies for manufacturing, production, or industrial facilities.
  • Lead reliability-centered maintenance (RCM), preventive maintenance (PM), and predictive maintenance (PdM) programs.
  • Analyze equipment performance data and reliability metrics to identify improvement opportunities.
  • Drive root cause failure analysis (RCFA) and corrective action implementation for recurring equipment issues.
  • Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and Supply Chain teams to improve asset performance.
  • Manage condition monitoring technologies such as vibration analysis, thermography, oil analysis, and ultrasonic testing.
  • Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) including:
  • Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)
  • Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF)
  • Mean Time to Repair (MTTR)
  • Maintenance Cost per Unit Produced
  • Equipment Availability and Reliability
  • Support capital projects, equipment upgrades, and lifecycle asset management planning.
  • Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
  • Lead and mentor reliability engineers, planners, and technical personnel.
  • Develop maintenance standards, best practices, and training programs.


Education and Experience:
  • Typically possesses a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) and 8-12 years of relevant experience.


Knowledge and Skills:
  • Possesses comprehensive knowledge and in-depth understanding of manufacturing operations and maintenance concepts and practices.
  • Possesses a technical knowledge of mechanical, electrical/electronic, instrumentation, and computer systems.
  • Possesses experience with assembling and disassembling equipment.
  • Demonstrates ability to troubleshoot mechanical and electrical problems.
  • Demonstrates excellent project management and planning skills.
  • Possesses strong problem-solving skills.
  • Demonstrates excellent leadership skills and the ability to effectively manage a team.


At Greif, we believe that our colleagues are the center of our success. Our Total Rewards have a comprehensive focus on well-being and offer a competitive package that enables you to thrive, be engaged, and reach your full potential.

Compensation Range:

The pay range for this position is $103,900.00 - $176,800.00 annually. Typically, a competitive wage for new hires will fall between150,000.00 to155,000.00 annually. Offers for this position may vary based on market data and other factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and geographic location. The position may also be eligible for a short-term incentive.

Benefits Statement:

Greif offers a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive core benefits, paid time off, and a range of local benefits for eligible colleagues.

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About Greif

Greif is a global leader in industrial packaging products and services. The company produces steel, plastic, fibre, flexible, corrugated, and reconditioned containers, intermediate bulk containers, containerboard, and packaging accessories, and provides filling, packaging, and industrial packaging reconditioning services for a wide range of industries. Greif operates in over 40 countries and has over 200 operating locations worldwide. The company was founded in 1877 and is headquartered in Delaware, Ohio.
Learn more about Greif
Size
16,000 employees
Market Cap
$3.3 billion
Industry
Net Income
$99.9 million
Founded
1877
5 Year Trend
+11.8%
Revenue
$4.5 billion
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