Equipment Reliability Manager

Momentum Manufacturing; Franklin (NH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Momentum Manufacturing in Franklin, NH is seeking an Equipment Reliability Manager to lead the development, implementation and execution of our Equipment Reliability Strategy within the Operations department. You will oversee maintenance programs, manage a maintenance team, and drive improvements in asset reliability, safety, and cost efficiency while collaborating with production to meet goals.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in engineering or applied sciences, TPM/Lean experience,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or applied sciences.
• TPM-based training is a plus.
• 7+ years of industrial maintenance experience.
• 2+ years as Maintenance Manager or Equipment Reliability Manager.
• CMMS experience.
• CMRP certification preferred.
• Experience leading TPM or Lean in a manufacturing environment.
• Capable of designing and quoting capital & expensed projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Equipment Reliability Strategy development and execution.
• Oversee preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) via TPM.
• Manage maintenance team and capital projects.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to support production goals.
• Develop Root Cause strategies to reduce downtime.
• Ensure safety, regulatory and policy compliance.

Skills

TPM leadership

Lean manufacturing

Project management

Maintenance management

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

CMMS

CMRP

Job description

Job Title: Equipment Reliability Manager

Department: Operations

Reports To: VP of Ops

FLSA Status: Salaried

This position will lead the development, implementation and execution of the Equipment Reliability Strategy for the facility. This includes involvement and leadership in developing the TPM environment.

The Equipment Reliability Manager is also responsible for leading the maintenance and reliability strategy for an aluminum extrusion and fabrication facility. This role ensures optimal equipment performance, minimizes downtime, and drives continuous improvement in asset reliability, safety, and cost efficiency. The manager will oversee preventive and predictive maintenance programs, manage a maintenance team, and collaborate cross-functionally to support production goals.

Function Specific Activities:

• Develop and/or maintain an effective preventive & predictive maintenance program (including repair, modification and installation of equipment) in order to improve production efficiency and ensure optimum machine uptime availability.
• Develop the 8 TPM pillars with technical resources and coaching to improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
• Coordinates the Effective Maintenance (EM) pillar resources to deliver reliable maintenance processes including: 5S, Visual Factory and spare parts inventories for all new and existing equipment as well as equipment modifications.
• Review plant production equipment environment (e.g., technology, systems, quality, cost, efficiencies, yield) in order to recommend process improvements.
• Act as an organizational change agent focused on driving operational growth and improving operating margin.
• Manage plant level capital projects in conjunction with the management team.
• Develop a work environment within maintenance that promotes trust, teamwork quality and safety.
• Assign accountability, build teams, hire, develop, evaluate, train, coach and discipline with corrective action as needed.
• Assist in the establishment, analysis, and submission of yearly departmental budgets
• Develop Root Cause strategies for the department reducing breakdown loss.
• Ensure Maintenance Departments compliance with all company policies and procedures

REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, or Applied Sciences preferred.
• TPM based educational training a plus.
• At least 7+ years of industrial experience in a maintenance, mechanical or similar type position preferred.
• At least 2+ years as Maintenance Manager or Equipment Reliability Manager preferred.
• Prior experience with project management preferred.
• CMMS - Computerized Maintenance Management System experience.
• CMRP - Certified Maintenance and Reliability is preferred.
• Experience leading TPM or Lean in a Mfg. environment.
• Capable of designing and quoting Capital & Expensed projects

Physical Demands

• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Ability to stand, sit, bend and kneel without difficulty
• Ability to repeatedly lift/pull/push 50lbs
• Exposure to loud noises
• Working in the presence of fork trucks and other manufacturing machinery
• Willingness to travel, work weekends, or other job-specific requirements

Momentum Manufacturing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected classification under applicable law.

Disclaimer

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or qualifications. Management reserves the right to modify the role as business needs evolve.