Reliability Supervisor

J.D. Irving, Limited; Lethbridge; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food processing industry is seeking a Reliability Supervisor to ensure the efficiency and reliability of plant assets. This role involves driving reliability initiatives, analyzing operational performance, and ensuring maintenance strategies are optimized. Candidates should have a background in relevant trades and supervisory experience, particularly in food processing environments.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of reliability supervisory experience.
• Experience in food processing environment.
• Experience in vibration, lubrication, and ultrasonic analysis is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze daily, weekly, and monthly downtime reports.
• Perform Root Cause Analysis on equipment as deemed necessary.
• Monitor and identify problem areas in the facility prior to a breakdown.

Skills

Reliability strategies

Root Cause Analysis (RCA)

Communication

Technical analysis

Maintenance management

Education

Journeymen Millwright, Industrial Mechanic status, Welder, or equivalent trade

Registered P. Eng with APEGA or similar associations

Tools

CMMS system

Oracle – E1

Microsoft Office (Excel and Project)

Job description

The Reliability Supervisor will ensure the efficiency and reliability of plant assets.The incumbent will also lead and drive the reliability initiatives of the site, reliability programs, striving for zero unplanned downtime, and improving Operational Equipment Effectiveness (OEE). Reports directly to the Maintenance Manager and assume food safety responsibility in the absence of the Maintenance Manager. In addition, the Reliability Supervisor will also develop relationship with all department leaders to meet the operational objectives of the site.

Qualifications

• Journeymen Millwright, Industrial Mechanic status, Welder, or equivalent trade
• Registered P. Eng with APEGA or similar associations is an asset
• 3+ years of reliability supervisory experience.
• Experience in food processing environment.
• Experience in vibration, lubrication, and ultrasonic analysis is considered an asset.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong knowledge in proactive maintenance strategies.
• Proven technical abilities to effectively conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA).
• Knowledge on reliability tools such as RCA, FMEA, RCM, etc.
• Knowledge in a CMMS system, Oracle – E1, would be considered an asset.
• Knowledge in bill of material and spare parts management.
• Leadership experience: time management, planning, teaching, and mentoring.
• Microsoft Office (Excel and Project).

Responsibilities

• Review and update daily downtime reports. Review the reliability schedule on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis while ensuring the adequate maintenance of production equipment fulfills our customer contracts.
• Build, report and analyze daily, weekly, and monthly downtime reports. Identify and organize corrective action plans against the top three items monthly.
• Perform and complete Root Cause Analysis on equipment as deemed necessary by Senior Management
• Perform, document, and communicate maintenance assessments on a continuous basis; ensuring all vibration routes are completed and necessary work orders are in place to prepare or maintain company assets.
• Monitor and identify problem areas in the facility prior to a breakdown.
• Assist in the research and implementation of new equipment.
• Ensures that equipment is performing effectively and efficiently (OEE).
• Focal point for analyzing equipment operating data. Reviews deficiencies noted during corrective maintenance.
• Optimizes maintenance strategies: maintenance concept and plan.
• Develops standards and procedures for major maintenance jobs.
• Ensures quality of technical documentation and CMMS asset data.
• Promotes equipment standardization, recommends spare parts levels.
• Monitors new technology and keeps management/staff appraised on the new developments.
• Focal point for monitoring performance indicators for the maintenance management program.
• Other duties as assigned.