Plant Maintenance and Reliability Manager

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. 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Serve as a key resource for safety-related issues and maintain steadfast environmental regulatory compliance.
• Expertly manage and oversee Lock Out Tag Out Try Out (LOTOTO) programs and energy control procedures to ensure zero-harm during maintenance activities.
• 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.

Requirements

• Four year degree preferred but will consider equivalent experience. Field Of Study Preferred Engineering Required
• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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.

Skills

• Lean Expertise
• CMRP
• CRL
• ARP
• Proficiency in Maintenance Connection (or similar CMMS)
• Proficiency in SAP
• Proficiency in data historian systems

Benefits

• 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)
• Education Assistance Program
• Dress for your day