Manufacturing Reliability & Continuous Improvement Specialist

Yokohama Tire Corporation; West Point (MS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Yokohama Tire Corporation in West Point, MS is seeking a Manufacturing Reliability Specialist to ensure reliability, efficiency, and continuous improvement of manufacturing equipment and processes. You will oversee preventive maintenance, manage breakdowns, and drive improvement initiatives across safety, environmental, quality, and production standards.

The role serves as the liaison among production, maintenance, and plant engineering, focusing on equipment and process excellence and

Qualifications

• 3+ years in Manufacturing Process or related field.
• High School graduate or GED equivalent.
• Become qualified operator as it pertains to quality and productivity.

Responsibilities

• Supports preventive maintenance (PM) activities for all equipment.
• Participates in preparation of activities related to standards and technical specifications for work on machines/equipment.
• Develops skills and techniques with a focus on safety and reducing machine downtime.
• Ensures work orders and TPM activities are completed to reduce downtime and increase uptime through training.
• Assists with PM repair documentation as needed.
• Monitors equipment performance and ensures timely corrective actions.
• Leads efforts to restore machines during breakdowns, minimizing downtime.
• Manages machine breakdown response, coordinating with shift teams and maintenance staff.
• Analyzes root causes of equipment failures and implements corrective and preventive actions.
• Manages and supports PM team members across all shifts.
• Ensures effective communication and knowledge transfer between shifts.
• Partners with production to balance equipment availability with operational needs.
• Collaborates cross-functionally to identify and implement best practices.
• Ensures compliance with ISO, IATF, or other relevant industry standards.
• Acts as the contact window with Maintenance and Plant Engineering departments.
• Coordinates with production leadership to prioritize work and minimize disruption.
• Prepares reports and updates for management regarding PM activities and improvement progress.
• Supports and leads improvement activities in area.
• Reports unsafe acts and conditions in the working area.
• Reports immediately any machine abnormality to supervisor while following Stop, Call, Wait policies.

Skills

High-speed equipment

Troubleshooting

Equipment operation

Adaptability

Schedule flexibility

Education

High School diploma or GED

Operator qualification

Job description

Yokohama Tire Corporation in West Point, MS is seeking a Manufacturing Reliability Specialist to ensure reliability, efficiency, and continuous improvement of manufacturing equipment and processes. You will oversee preventive maintenance, manage breakdowns, and drive improvement initiatives across safety, environmental, quality, and production standards.

The role serves as the liaison among production, maintenance, and plant engineering, focusing on equipment and process excellence and