Department Leader, Reliability

Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd; New Albany (OH); On-site; USD 91,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Department Leader, Reliability to develop and implement reliability systems for maximizing asset availability. This role involves fostering a culture of continuous improvement and managing a reliability engineering team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in predictive and preventive maintenance, along with leadership experience in manufacturing environments.

Benefits

Health Insurance

401K match

Bonuses

Wellness programs

Qualifications

• 8+ years of related experience in maintenance/reliability.
• 2+ years managing maintenance/reliability teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop equipment/system asset care strategies using RCM and FMEA.
• Lead a cohesive reliability team and establish reliability KPIs.
• Create data collection plans and analyze equipment data.

Skills

Predictive Maintenance

Preventive Maintenance

Data Analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant engineering

Job description

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Department Leader, Reliability

Apply locations: New Albany, OH | Full time | Posted 3 Days Ago | Job Requisition ID: R9259

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Position Summary:

The Department Leader, Reliability is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining reliability systems to maximize asset availability, fostering a culture of continuous improvement through effective Predictive & Preventive Maintenance, skills/OJT training, and sustainability practices (electrical, water, gas, waste). This role reports to the Plant Maintenance Leader and manages the reliability engineering team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop equipment/system asset care strategies using Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM), Failure Mode Effect Analysis (FMEA), and other methods.
• Drive proactive, reliability-focused culture across the site.
• Lead a cohesive reliability team, coordinating support from various departments.
• Create data collection plans and analyze equipment data to identify improvement opportunities.
• Establish reliability KPIs and support operational excellence initiatives.
• Serve as a technical resource and train staff on reliability matters.
• Collaborate on maintenance training programs and sustainability initiatives.
• Work with Engineering on reliability in new projects and participate in FAT and commissioning as needed.
• Stay current with industry best practices and communicate successes.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant engineering or 8+ years of related experience.
• 5+ years in maintenance/reliability in manufacturing.
• 2+ years managing maintenance/reliability teams.
• Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP) or equivalent certifications required.

Preferred Skills:

• Proven track record in predictive and preventive maintenance programs.
• Knowledge of failure modes, root cause analysis, data analysis techniques, and Six Sigma.
• Experience with large electromechanical equipment, controls, vibration analysis, and nondestructive testing.
• Strong data analysis skills and communication abilities.

Physical & Environmental Requirements:

• Occasional lifting up to 50 lbs., working in production environments with noise, fumes, dust, etc., and wearing PPE as required.

Supervisory Responsibility:

Manage and assign work to the reliability team, including external vendors and project teams.

Our Offer:

Pharmavite offers growth opportunities, a supportive environment, and comprehensive benefits including competitive pay, bonuses, health insurance, 401K match, and wellness programs. Target base pay range: $91,000 - $151,000, with actual compensation based on experience and qualifications.

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