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Sr. Manager, Global Reliability

Newell Brands · United States · Yesterday
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Position Summary

The Sr. Manager, Reliability is a senior technical contributor and program manager within the ERA Global Reliability team, responsible for executing reliability improvement programs across a portfolio of Newell Brands manufacturing sites and distribution centers within the global network of 40+ manufacturing facilities, 60 DCs, and markets in 140 countries. This role is a field-level executor of the Newell Brands Strategic Equipment Management Policy (SEMP).

Key Responsibilities

  • Execute site-level reliability assessments using the ERA reliability framework: asset registry validation, criticality ranking (FMECA-based), PM plan audit, and condition monitoring gap analysis across manufacturing sites and DC facilities.

  • Develop and implement PM optimization plans using RCM principles, condition-based triggers, and failure mode data; establish PM intervals grounded in equipment OEM data and operational history.

  • Lead condition monitoring program deployment at assigned sites, including vibration analysis routes, oil sampling schedules, thermographic inspection programs, and ultrasound surveys.

  • Execute the Tribo Program at assigned sites: conduct Tribo Scorecard assessments, develop site-level lubrication improvement plans, support development of on-site tribology SMEs, and track progress against network Tribo standards defined by the Director, Global Reliability.

  • Conduct and lead root cause failure analysis (RCFA) investigations for chronic failures and high-impact asset events; own corrective action tracking through closure.

  • Build and maintain failure mode libraries and asset-specific maintenance task lists within MicroMain CMMS.

  • Execute fleet management assessments within assigned site portfolios: document asset populations by class, validate fleet criticality ratings, and identify fleet-level PM standardization gaps.

  • Contribute fleet performance data to network-level benchmarking; identify poor-performing assets within a fleet class and recommend lifecycle interventions (condition-based replacement, refurbishment, or standardization).

  • Support the Director in developing capital replacement schedules for critical fleet segments; provide site-level asset condition inputs to long-range capital planning.

  • Implement fleet-based spare parts strategies at assigned sites, including kitting standards and critical spare identification aligned to fleet criticality tiers.

  • Drive asset data quality within MicroMain: asset hierarchy integrity, PM plan completeness, labor hour capture, and work order classification accuracy.

  • Generate reliability KPI reports including PMR, MTBF, MTTR, planned vs. unplanned maintenance ratio, and backlog analysis at site and regional levels.

  • Support development of reliability analytics dashboards in coordination with the ERA AI & Digital Enablement team.

  • Identify data gaps in CMMS cost fields and labor actuals; develop site-specific data governance improvement plans.

  • Partner with site Engineering Managers and Maintenance Supervisors to build local reliability ownership and PM discipline at the front line.

  • Facilitate reliability-focused kaizen events, PM standardization workshops, and condition monitoring training at assigned sites.

  • Support development of site Reliability Engineers through on-site coaching, structured work plans, and technical mentorship.

  • Travel to assigned manufacturing sites (domestic and international) on a regular cadence to assess program execution and drive improvement.

  • Manage concurrent reliability improvement projects across a portfolio of 4-8 manufacturing sites; maintain project plans, milestone tracking, and risk logs.

  • Report site-level PMR, OEE, and condition monitoring adoption metrics to the Director, Global Reliability on a regular cadence.

  • Participate in PEAK operating reviews, contributing reliability KPIs and site action plans to the monthly/quarterly cadence.

  • Support development of reliability investment business cases, cost avoidance analyses, and capital justification documentation.

  • Cross-functional collaboration: Coordinate with ERA Automation and OT teams to integrate condition monitoring sensors and edge devices into the site OT network architecture.

  • Partner with Operations to align reliability program priorities with production scheduling, planned outage windows, and capital projects.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical discipline.

  • 7+ years of experience in reliability engineering, maintenance engineering, or asset management in a manufacturing environment.

  • Hands-on experience with condition monitoring technologies: vibration analysis, oil analysis, thermography, or equivalent.

  • Experience with CMMS platforms for asset management, PM planning, and work order execution.

  • Working knowledge of RCM, FMECA, PM optimization, and root cause failure analysis methodologies.

  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple workstreams and site engagements simultaneously.

  • Preferred: CMRP, CRL, or Category I/II vibration analyst certification (ISO 18436 or equivalent).

  • Experience with MicroMain or similar CMMS platforms.

  • Familiarity with PEAK, Lean, or Six Sigma methodologies.

  • International manufacturing site experience; LATAM or EMEA exposure preferred.

  • Experience integrating condition monitoring data with industrial analytics or AI platforms.

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