layiq

/la·yiq/adjective

worthy; deserving; fitting; suitable.

A role, opportunity, or path that merits attention, time, and pursuit.

North America Reliability Manager at Greif | LAYIQ

Develop and execute reliability and asset management strategies for manufacturing, production, or industrial facilities.
Lead reliability-centered maintenance (RCM), preventive maintenance (PM), and predictive maintenance ( PdM ) programs.
Analyze equipment performance data and reliability metrics to identify improvement opportunities.
Drive root cause failure analysis (RCFA) and corrective action implementation for recurring and major equipment issues.
Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and Supply Chain teams to improve asset performance.
Manage condition monitoring technologies such as vibration analysis, thermography, oil analysis, ultrasonic testing, lubrication programs, and equipment health assessments.
Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) including Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF), Mean Time to Repair (MTTR), downtime, maintenance cost per unit produced, maintenance cost per ton, and equipment availability and reliability.
Support capital projects, equipment upgrades, and lifecycle asset management planning to improve reliability and maintainability.
Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
Lead and mentor reliability engineers, planners, and technical personnel.
Develop maintenance standards, best practices, and training programs.
Analyze manufacturing processes to identify opportunities for productivity, quality, and cost improvements.
Lead Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement projects.
Optimize production parameters and operating standards.
Develop process controls and standard operating procedures.
Support scrap reduction, yield improvement, and material utilization initiatives.
Utilize data analysis tools to identify trends and implement corrective actions.
Lead plant diagnostics and performance improvement programs.
Facilitate cross-functional problem-solving teams.
Support startup and commissioning of new equipment and process changes.
Drive standardization of best practices across facilities.
Support annual strategic plans and operational improvement roadmaps.
Education and Experience : Bachelor’s degree or a related technical discipline required .
Typically 4–8 years of progressive experience in manufacturing, process engineering, reliability engineering, controls engineering, or a related industrial environment.
Experience supporting automated manufacturing equipment and industrial control systems preferred.
Experience within steel, metal packaging, industrial manufacturing, or other process-driven production environments preferred.
Knowledge and Skills : Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, process optimization methodologies, Lean Manufacturing, and continuous improvement principles.
Working knowledge of reliability concepts including root cause analysis, predictive maintenance, asset performance management, and failure analysis
Expertise in electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, instrumentation, and industrial control systems.
Proficiency with PLC programming, industrial automation systems, and troubleshooting techniques.
Experience with CAD and other engineering software tools.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to evaluate complex technical issues and develop practical solutions.
Project management skills including planning, budgeting, prioritization, and execution.
Understanding of financial and operational metrics, including cost analysis, productivity improvement, yield optimization, and capital justification.
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to influence cross-functional teams and build strong collaborative relationships.
Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and a focus on execution and results.
Success Measures
Improved equipment uptime and reliability.
Reduced manufacturing downtime and process variability.
Increased production efficiency and throughput.
Improved quality performance and customer satisfaction.
Successful delivery of engineering and capital projects.
Achievement of safety, cost reduction, and continuous improvement objectives .
At Greif , we believe that our colleagues are the center of our success. Our Total Rewards have a comprehensive focus on well-being and offer a competitive package that enables you to thrive, be engaged, and reach your full potential.

North America Reliability Manager

Employer job description

OUR VISION:

OUR PURPOSE:

Job Requisition #:

Job Description:

Key Responsibilities :

Compensation Range:

Benefits Statement:

About this listing