Night Reliability Lead – Maintenance & Process Improvement

Mars, Incorporated and its Affiliates; Aurora (NE); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Mars, Incorporated and its Affiliates is seeking a Reliability Specialist for the Aurora, Nebraska site on the night shift. You will manage Preventive Maintenance systems, coordinate stoppages, and partner with Quality, Safety, and Operations to protect product quality and site safety.

Responsibilities include leading continuous improvement, acting as a technical expert in mechanical, electrical and control systems, and driving reductions in downtime while coaching technicians and operators.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in leading change and situational leadership.
• Clear ability to relate to and motivate people and to train others effectively.
• Outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills. Proficiency in MS Office and SAP.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage Preventive Maintenance (PM) systems for assigned areas, focusing on maintenance planning, scheduling and breakdown elimination.
• Actively participate in and lead Continuous Improvement meetings as required.
• Oversee the coordination of Planned Stops in the assigned area.
• Identify and align with stakeholders on maintenance resources to execute planned stops and breakdown elimination processes, including corrective actions.
• Serve as the spokesperson for the maintenance group during daily management system (DMS) discussions.
• Act as the technical expert for the assigned area, including mechanical, electrical, and control systems, with a thorough understanding of the manufacturing process.
• Lead a team to consistently meet or exceed site goals for safety, quality, environmental, regulatory, financial, and product supply.
• Drive results in reducing Planned and Unplanned Downtime and take ownership of maintenance and repair costs, PM compliance, and reduction in equipment breakdowns.
• Serve as a technical expert who teaches, coaches, and assesses technicians and operators on equipment.
• Perform all duties of a senior mechanical/electrical technician at the highest levels of technical proficiency.
• Own the Abnormality Handling DMS and participate in developing the line’s 90-day loss-elimination plans.
• Support and/or represent the maintenance team in daily FMOS meetings, providing performance data and communicating action plans.

Skills

Lead change & situational leadership

Analytical & problem solving

Communication skills

MS Office

SAP

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree in Industrial Maintenance/Technology (preferred)

Tools

MS Office

SAP

Job description

Mars, Incorporated and its Affiliates is seeking a Reliability Specialist for the Aurora, Nebraska site on the night shift. You will manage Preventive Maintenance systems, coordinate stoppages, and partner with Quality, Safety, and Operations to protect product quality and site safety.

Responsibilities include leading continuous improvement, acting as a technical expert in mechanical, electrical and control systems, and driving reductions in downtime while coaching technicians and operators.