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Maintenance & Reliability Manager
Large-Scale Manufacturing | Expansion Environment
Role Overview We are seeking an experienced
Maintenance & Reliability Manager
to lead all maintenance and reliability activities at a large manufacturing facility undergoing significant expansion. This role owns plant-wide asset reliability, preventative maintenance strategy, and continuous improvement of machine performance while also supporting new equipment installation and process development.
This is a
hands-on leadership role
responsible for building a high-performing maintenance organization, improving uptime, and ensuring equipment reliability in a high-speed manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and oversee all maintenance and reliability operations for a large manufacturing plant
Manage and develop a maintenance organization of
50+ team members , including
7 direct reports
Design, implement, and continuously improve
preventive and predictive maintenance programs
Drive equipment reliability initiatives to improve uptime, throughput, and asset performance
Support plant expansion activities, including new equipment installation, commissioning, and process development
Lead root cause analysis (RCA) efforts and reliability improvements for chronic equipment issues
Manage and optimize
spare parts inventory , ensuring availability while controlling cost
Partner closely with Operations, Engineering, and Plant Leadership to align maintenance strategy with production goals
Coach, mentor, and develop maintenance leaders and technicians, building strong bench strength
Establish KPIs and maintenance metrics to track performance and drive accountability
Ensure maintenance practices meet safety, quality, and operational standards
Qualifications
Associate’s degree or higher required
(Bachelor’s degree preferred)
Strong preference for experience in
consumer products or high-speed manufacturing environments
Paper manufacturing experience preferred
but not required
Proven background in
industrial maintenance and reliability leadership
(not facilities management)
Demonstrated success building, improving, and sustaining
PM programs
Hands-on experience with:
Equipment reliability and uptime improvement
Maintenance planning and scheduling
Spare parts and MRO inventory management
Project management in manufacturing environments
Strong people leader with a track record of coaching, mentoring, and developing teams
Ideal Candidate Profile
A visible, hands-on leader who can balance strategy with day-to-day execution
Comfortable leading large teams in fast-paced manufacturing settings
Experienced in driving maintenance transformation, not just maintaining the status quo
Strong communicator who can influence across maintenance, operations, and engineering
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
Lead maintenance and reliability for a
major manufacturing operation in growth mode
Direct impact on plant performance, uptime, and long-term asset strategy
Opportunity to shape PM programs, reliability systems, and team development
High-visibility role with strong influence across the organization
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Role Overview We are seeking an experienced
Maintenance & Reliability Manager
to lead all maintenance and reliability activities at a large manufacturing facility undergoing significant expansion. This role owns plant-wide asset reliability, preventative maintenance strategy, and continuous improvement of machine performance while also supporting new equipment installation and process development.
This is a
hands-on leadership role
responsible for building a high-performing maintenance organization, improving uptime, and ensuring equipment reliability in a high-speed manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and oversee all maintenance and reliability operations for a large manufacturing plant
Manage and develop a maintenance organization of
50+ team members , including
7 direct reports
Design, implement, and continuously improve
preventive and predictive maintenance programs
Drive equipment reliability initiatives to improve uptime, throughput, and asset performance
Support plant expansion activities, including new equipment installation, commissioning, and process development
Lead root cause analysis (RCA) efforts and reliability improvements for chronic equipment issues
Manage and optimize
spare parts inventory , ensuring availability while controlling cost
Partner closely with Operations, Engineering, and Plant Leadership to align maintenance strategy with production goals
Coach, mentor, and develop maintenance leaders and technicians, building strong bench strength
Establish KPIs and maintenance metrics to track performance and drive accountability
Ensure maintenance practices meet safety, quality, and operational standards
Qualifications
Associate’s degree or higher required
(Bachelor’s degree preferred)
Strong preference for experience in
consumer products or high-speed manufacturing environments
Paper manufacturing experience preferred
but not required
Proven background in
industrial maintenance and reliability leadership
(not facilities management)
Demonstrated success building, improving, and sustaining
PM programs
Hands-on experience with:
Equipment reliability and uptime improvement
Maintenance planning and scheduling
Spare parts and MRO inventory management
Project management in manufacturing environments
Strong people leader with a track record of coaching, mentoring, and developing teams
Ideal Candidate Profile
A visible, hands-on leader who can balance strategy with day-to-day execution
Comfortable leading large teams in fast-paced manufacturing settings
Experienced in driving maintenance transformation, not just maintaining the status quo
Strong communicator who can influence across maintenance, operations, and engineering
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
Lead maintenance and reliability for a
major manufacturing operation in growth mode
Direct impact on plant performance, uptime, and long-term asset strategy
Opportunity to shape PM programs, reliability systems, and team development
High-visibility role with strong influence across the organization
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