Maintenance and Reliability Manager

Zep Inc.; Emerson (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Zep Inc. in Emerson, GA is seeking a hands-on Maintenance & Reliability Manager to lead maintenance operations, develop strategies, and drive equipment uptime across plant assets.

You will mentor technicians, manage preventive and predictive programs, and partner with Engineering on capital projects. The role requires strong leadership, PLC and CMMS familiarity, and a track record in a lean, process-driven environment within the chemical or consumer-packaged goods sector.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of industrial maintenance leadership experience.
• CPG manufacturing experience preferred; filling ideal.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and motor-control systems.
• Familiarity with PLC-controlled equipment and CMMS metrics.
• Experience with automated packaging equipment and industrial mixing systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop maintenance technicians and contractors.
• Strengthen preventive and predictive maintenance programs to reduce unplanned downtime.
• Lead troubleshooting and root cause analysis to identify recurring issues and implement lasting solutions.
• Improve the reliability of automated packaging lines, fillers, conveyors, palletizers, mixing systems, pumps, motors, and related process equipment.
• Oversee maintenance planning, budgets, spare parts, contractors, and key performance metrics to improve efficiency and control costs.
• Ensure maintenance activities meet applicable safety and environmental requirements.
• Partner with Production, Quality, EHS, and Engineering on equipment upgrades, capital projects, and process improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Maintenance Leadership

Root Cause Analysis

Troubleshooting

Safety Compliance

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Industrial Maintenance

Tools

CMMS

PLC systems

Industrial automation

Job description

Lead Reliability. Improve Performance. Make an Impact.

Position Overview

Are you a hands-on maintenance leader who enjoys solving complex equipment challenges, developing talented teams, and driving continuous improvement? We’re looking for a Maintenance & Reliability Manager to lead maintenance operations and equipment reliability at our chemical manufacturing facility in Emerson, GA. This role is responsible for developing maintenance strategies that maximize equipment uptime, improve operational efficiency, control costs, and ensure a safe working environment. The ideal candidate combines strong technical expertise with proven leadership skills and a commitment to continuous improvement.

This is an opportunity to take ownership of maintenance and reliability strategy, improve equipment performance, and partner across the organization to keep operations running safely, efficiently, and reliably.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead & Develop: Supervise and develop a team of maintenance technicians and contractors, fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Drive Reliability: Strengthen preventive and predictive maintenance programs to reduce unplanned downtime, improve equipment performance, and extend asset life.
• Solve Problems: Lead troubleshooting and root cause analysis to identify recurring issues and implement lasting solutions.
• Optimize Equipment: Improve the reliability of automated packaging lines, fillers, conveyors, palletizers, mixing systems, pumps, motors, and related process equipment.
• Manage Performance: Oversee maintenance planning, budgets, spare parts, contractors, and key performance metrics to improve efficiency and control costs.
• Champion Safety: Ensure maintenance activities meet applicable safety and environmental requirements.
• Collaborate & Innovate: Partner with Production, Quality, EHS, and Engineering on equipment upgrades, capital projects, and process improvements.

Education and Qualifications

• Associates or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Maintenance, or a related technical field preferred; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
• Experience in a CPG manufacturing a must. Filling ideal.
• Five (5) or more years of industrial maintenance experience, including leadership of maintenance teams in a lean manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and motor-control systems.
• Experience with preventive maintenance, equipment troubleshooting, reliability improvement, and maintenance planning.
• Familiarity with PLC-controlled equipment, industrial automation, CMMS platforms, and maintenance performance metrics.
• Experience with automated packaging equipment and industrial mixing systems preferred.
• Chemical manufacturing or process-industry experience preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, organizational, and project management skills.

Thank you for your interest and consideration of a career with Zep.

www.zep.com

Thank you for your interest and consideration of a career with Zep!

www.zep.com

EOE, All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.