Associate Director, Reliability - GMP Plant Startup

Lilly; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 123,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Pension plan

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Wellness programs

Job summary

Lilly is building a new API manufacturing site in Houston, TX, and seeks an Associate Director – Reliability to lead the reliability organization through startup and on-going GMP operations. You will shape maintenance strategy, drive RCM/FMEA/RCA, and collaborate across engineering, operations, and vendors.

During startup (2029–2030) roles are fluid; post-startup you’ll ensure steady-state effectiveness, safety culture, and continuous improvement across maintenance and asset performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• 7+ years in engineering, maintenance and/or reliability in manufacturing.
• 3+ years of management or people leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise, and coach the maintenance organization and staff.
• Own reliability staffing, recruitment, and capability development.
• Develop and maintain reliability programs and maintenance strategy.
• Analyze equipment performance and downtime data to identify failures.
• Lead site asset performance reviews and drive improvements.
• Oversee Process Safety Management and mechanical integrity programs.
• Set reliability standards and ensure compliance with FRAP.
• Identify, track, and report reliability KPIs and participate in governance.

Skills

Reliability leadership

RCM

FMEA

RCA

Predictive maintenance

Team development

Stakeholder collaboration

Safety culture

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

SAP

Maximo

Job description

Lilly is building a new API manufacturing site in Houston, TX, and seeks an Associate Director – Reliability to lead the reliability organization through startup and on-going GMP operations. You will shape maintenance strategy, drive RCM/FMEA/RCA, and collaborate across engineering, operations, and vendors.

During startup (2029–2030) roles are fluid; post-startup you’ll ensure steady-state effectiveness, safety culture, and continuous improvement across maintenance and asset performance.