Reliability Manager

Job Overview :

The Reliability Manager will spearhead the development and implementation of strategies to enhance the performance of manufacturing equipment and reliability across High Liner Foods manufacturing facilities. Reporting to the Director of Continuous Improvement this role will collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive operational excellence and foster a culture of continuous improvement.

This position will analyze data to identify opportunities for improving equipment reliability reducing downtime and increasing overall efficiency prioritizing the safety of employees products and the environment. This position will also leverage the CMMS system and Smart Factory software to optimize asset lifecycle and performance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Strategy Development & Planning : Participating in annual and long-term reliability and capital planning and strategizing for automation projects in support of the capital plan.
• Lead the implementation of Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) programs across the manufacturing facilities ensuring ongoing enhancements to processes and practices.
• Continuous Improvement Initiatives : Develop and implement continuous improvement programs for mechanical integrity Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM) Work Management Operator Care Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and rotating equipment management.
• Serves as the primary owner of the Smart Factory system : Supports plants with maintenance of ongoing and deployment of future modules.
• Data Analysis and Corrective Action Implementation : Analyze product failure data to identify root causes and trends implementing corrective actions to enhance product reliability and minimize downtime collaborating with Continuous Improvement Engineering and Maintenance. Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to equipment reliability and maintenance costs leveraging data analytics to drive informed decision-making and continuous improvement efforts.
• Finance Budget and Resource Management : Manage and optimize the reliability engineering and inspection budget and resources to ensure efficient and effective operations while conducting Management of Change (MOC) reviews and leading the development of a Condition Monitoring (CM) program based on failure modes consequences and criticality. Optimize maintenance strategies to achieve cost reductions associated with downtime repairs and spare parts while maintaining high standards of equipment performance.
• Proactive Risk Management & Problem Solving : Identify potential risks to platform reliability and proactively address them before they escalate including conducting root cause analysis implementing corrective actions and fostering a culture of continuous improvement to minimize risks.
• Development of Technical Expertise : Develop technical subject matter experts and engineering technicians responsible for maintaining the reliability and efficiency of critical areas within the plant including processing and packaging.
• Enhance Equipment Reliability : Focus on improving equipment reliability minimizing downtime and optimizing overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) through proactive maintenance and performance and Cross-Functional Leadership : Collaborate with cross-functional teams including production engineering and maintenance to ensure alignment and effective implementation of TPM initiatives across all departments.

Qualifications :

Travel :

Whats in it for you

Join High Liner Foods for a career where you shape your path backed by great benefits flexible work and a culture of diversity innovation and sustainability. Immerse yourself in opportunities to make a real impact and grow with us in our mission to nourish lives. Start your adventure where endless possibilities to thrive together await.

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Required Experience :

Manager

Key Skills

Lean Manufacturing,Six Sigma,Food Industry,Root cause Analysis,SAP,CMMS,Conflict Management,Maintenance Management,Maintenance,Supplier Management,Team Management,Programmable Logic Controllers

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1