Reliability Manager

Pioneer Selection Ltd; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Pioneer Selection Ltd is partnering with a well-established food manufacturing group in Sheffield to recruit an Engineering Reliability Manager. You will lead the site-wide asset reliability strategy, drive maximum equipment availability and reduce unplanned downtime.

The role requires a track record in FMCG engineering reliability, RC/PPM optimization, root cause analysis and shaping a proactive maintenance culture across engineering and operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in an engineering reliability role within an FMCG environment.
• Degree or HND in Mechanical, Electrical, Control & Automation, or Reliability Engineering.
• Experience developing and implementing asset reliability strategies.
• Strong knowledge of Root Cause Analysis and structured problem solving.
• Experience analysing equipment performance and asset care planning.

Responsibilities

• Lead the site-wide asset reliability strategy to maximise equipment availability.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and root cause investigations.
• Develop and implement asset care strategies across the site.
• Optimize planned preventive maintenance (PPM) and identify critical losses.
• Improve engineering KPIs and foster a proactive reliability culture across engineering and operations.

Skills

Root Cause Analysis

Data analysis

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor/HND in Mechanical, Electrical, Control & Automation or Reliability Engineering

Tools

CMMS

Job description

ENGINEERING RELIABILITY MANAGER

Job Title: Engineering Reliability Manager

Location: Sheffield

Salary: £60,000 - £65,000

Shift: Days

Job Role of the Engineering Reliability Manager

A fantastic opportunity for an experienced Engineering Reliability Manager has come to the forefront at a well-established and growing food manufacturing business.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a market-leading manufacturing group operating within a fast-paced FMCG environment. The business specialises in high-volume bakery production and continues to focus on investment, engineering excellence and operational improvements.

You will be responsible for leading the site-wide asset reliability strategy, ensuring maximum equipment availability, reducing unplanned downtime and improving overall engineering performance.

Working closely with engineering, production and operational teams, you will drive continuous improvement initiatives, lead root cause analysis investigations and develop effective asset care strategies across the site.

A key part of the role will involve optimising planned preventative maintenance (PPM), identifying critical equipment losses, improving engineering KPIs and developing a proactive reliability culture throughout the business.

Sector - Food Manufacturing / FMCG / Bakery

Non-Negotiable Requirements of the Engineering Reliability Manager

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in an engineering reliability role within an FMCG environment.


• Degree or HND in Mechanical, Electrical, Control & Automation or Reliability Engineering, or equivalent.


• Proven experience developing and implementing asset reliability strategies.


• Strong knowledge of Root Cause Analysis and structured problem-solving techniques.


• Experience analysing equipment performance and developing asset care plans.

Requirements for the Engineering Reliability Manager

• Experience implementing Reliability Centred Maintenance (RCM) and asset care programmes.


• Strong understanding of Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) optimisation.


• Ability to investigate engineering failures, identify root causes and implement corrective and preventative actions (CAPAs).


• Experience monitoring engineering KPIs, including MTBF, MTTR, OEE and unplanned downtime.


• Excellent data analysis and problem-solving skills.


• Experience using CMMS systems and maintenance scheduling tools.


• Strong leadership skills with the ability to coach, develop and influence engineering teams.


• Excellent communication skills, with the confidence to present at all levels of the business, from shop floor to senior management.


• Strong IT skills, particularly Microsoft Office packages.

Desirable Requirements for the Engineering Reliability Manager

• Previous experience within food manufacturing or bakery environments.


• Knowledge of Asset Care TRACC and CCi methodologies.


• Experience using A3 Problem Solving techniques.


• Understanding of FMEA, condition monitoring and predictive maintenance.


• Experience with Power BI and data analytics.


• IOSH or NEBOSH qualification.


• Experience with TPM, continuous improvement and asset lifecycle management.

The Engineering Reliability Manager will benefit from:

• Working for a well-established and growing manufacturing group.


• Opportunity to lead and develop the site-wide asset reliability strategy.


• Significant influence over engineering performance and continuous improvement initiatives.


• Opportunity to implement new technologies and modern maintenance strategies.


• Working alongside cross-functional engineering, production and operational teams.


• Excellent opportunity for professional development and career progression.