Reliability Manager

About the role

As a Reliability Leader at the Weyerhaeuser – Longview Lumber facility in Longview, Washington, you will report directly to the Mill Manager and drive reliability improvements across operations, ensuring safety is the highest priority while implementing standard manufacturing processes, leading root‑cause analysis, managing the reliability roadmap, and supporting continuous‑improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage all reliability activities, with associate and contractor safety as the top priority
• Implement Weyerhaeuser Standard Manufacturing Processes (SMPs) across the site
• Lead the Root Cause Analysis process
• Own the mill’s reliability roadmap and provide monthly metrics and status reports to senior management
• Drive continuous improvement and innovation
• Develop and deliver reliability training for maintenance and operations personnel
• Facilitate problem‑solving and team meetings
• Serve as an integral part of the maintenance leadership team, supporting reliability and continuous‑improvement efforts
• Directly manage the predictive maintenance team
• Partner with operations and maintenance to record failures using Event Response Forms, video, and alarm system logs
• Support the preventative maintenance program to address previous or anticipated failure modes
• Use data and observation to identify constraints and work with the team to improve performance
• Apply tools and techniques such as Root Cause Analysis, Criticality Analysis, and Failure Modes and Effects Analysis
• Provide cost‑effective solutions and manage budgets
• Track, trend, and report on key performance indicators to help drive improvement
• Support and/or lead capital projects
• Utilize the computerized maintenance management system (SAP) to ensure reliability processes are thoroughly tracked

Requirements

• Manufacturing knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and control systems

Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to motivate, engage, and develop strong teams
• Strong analytical, planning, organizational, problem‑solving, and time‑management skills
• Proven ability to drive and achieve results
• Collaborative and inclusive leadership style
• Willingness to work weekends and holidays when operating conditions require

Benefits

• Comprehensive employee benefits plan including medical, dental, vision, short‑ and long‑term disability, and life insurance
• Pre‑tax Health Savings Account option with company contribution
• Voluntary Long‑Term Care and Employee Assistance Programs
• 401(k) plan with paid company match and an annual company contribution equal to 5% of base salary
• 3 weeks of paid vacation in the first year (for employees scheduled ≥25 hrs/week) and 11 paid holidays per year (88 holiday hours)
• Support for personal volunteerism, diversity networks, mentoring, and training & development opportunities

Pay

• Target salary range: $82,000 – $123,000 based on skills, qualifications, and experience
• Eligible for annual merit‑increase program
• Annual Incentive Program targeting a cash bonus of 7% of base pay (potential funding 0–2× target)

Schedule

• Full‑time position
• Day shift (1st)
• Relocation assistance available