Reliability Engineering Manager

Flint Hills Resources; Corsicana (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Guardian Glass in Corsicana, TX is seeking a Reliability Engineering Manager to lead a new production line and advance asset reliability. You will build and mentor a multi-disciplinary maintenance team, direct preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance in a 24/7 operation, and partner with operations to meet safety, quality and cost goals.

This role emphasizes data-driven decision making, KPI tracking, and continuous improvement through CMMS and industry best practices.

Qualifications

• 5+ years leading maintenance or reliability initiatives in manufacturing
• Experience with preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance methodologies
• Proven ability to lead multi-shift teams and manage budgets

Responsibilities

• Be part of construction/startup phases of a new production line/asset
• Lead a multi-disciplinary maintenance and reliability team
• Direct all maintenance operations—24/7/365 with safety compliance and continuous improvement
• Collaborate with operations and engineering to align reliability with production goals
• Integrate reliability initiatives into management of change processes
• Support equipment installations/upgrades and asset strategies before startup
• Monitor performance using KPIs and CMMS
• Lead development and execution of reliability strategies for key assets
• Use cost data to prioritize work and drive value

Skills

Maintenance leadership

Reliability engineering

CMMS

Maintenance planning

Vendor management

Budget management

Multi-shift teams

Education

2+ year degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering

CMRP or CMM

Tools

CMMS software

Job description

Guardian Glass is looking for a Reliability Engineering Manager to join our Advanced Manufacturing Team in Corsicana, TX.

We are preparing to launch an advanced glass fabrication operation in Corsicana, Texas, supporting the continued growth of domestic manufacturing. As the Reliability Engineering Manager, you will lead the development and execution of reliability strategies to improve asset performance, reduce manufacturing losses, optimize maintenance effectiveness, and drive operational excellence. This role partners closely with site, engineering, and operations leaders to implement best-in-class maintenance and reliability programs that support safety, quality, productivity, and cost objectives. You'll set clear goals, mentor and empower your team, and champion a culture where efficiency and reliability are always improving. If you're passionate about leadership, technical excellence, and making a difference every day, this role is the perfect opportunity for you!

Our Team

At Guardian Glass, you'll join a collaborative team of dedicated professionals committed to safety, innovation, and operational excellence. This is an exciting time to become part of our organization. Come be part of the transformation taking place and help shape the future of manufacturing. To learn more about who we are and what we do, visit Guardian Glass .

What You Will Do

• Be part of the construction and start up phases of a new production line /asset.
• Build, lead and manage a multi-disciplinary maintenance and reliability team, overseeing both salary and hourly personnel.
• Tactically direct all maintenance operations—preventive, predictive, corrective, and breakdown in a 24/7/365 advanced manufacturing environment, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and company policies. Drive continuous improvement initiatives that reduce manufacturing losses and strengthen operational performance.
• Collaborate with operations and engineering teams to align reliability with production goals.
• Integrate reliability initiatives into management of change processes and ensure alignment with plant goals / strategies.
• Support equipment installations/upgrades, ensuring asset strategies are in place prior to startup
• Monitor team performance and equipment reliability using KPIs and CMMS tools, driving best practices and data-driven decision‑making.
• Lead the development, prioritization and execution of reliability strategies for advantage assets.
• Ensure adherence to established work processes and use cost information to focus on priorities to drive value.
• Facilitate root cause analysis and troubleshooting of complex equipment failures, sharing knowledge within the global maintenance organization and applying lessons learned for continuous improvement.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• 5 or more years’ experience leading maintenance, reliability, or engineering initiatives within a manufacturing or industrial operation
• Experience using preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance methodologies
• Experience leading and managing multi-shift teams.
• Proficiency with CMMS tools, maintenance planning and kitting
• Experience managing maintenance budgets and vendor relationships

What Will Put You Ahead

• Experience leading Process Engineering, Project Engineering or Quality Engineering teams.
• 2+ year degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering
• Certified Maintenance Manager (CMM) or Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional (CMRP)
• Familiarity with (RCM) Reliability Centered Maintenance, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement processes
• Knowledge of Industry 4.0 technologies including predictive maintenance, IoT sensors, and data analytics
• Experience with robotic / automation equipment

If you are a manufacturing leader who enjoys complex challenges, values disciplined execution, and wants to make a lasting impact in renewable energy manufacturing, we’d like to hear from you.

Hiring Philosophy

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here .

Who We Are

As a Koch company, Guardian Glass is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of float, value-added and fabricated glass products and solutions. We produce high-performance glass for architectural, residential, interior, transportation and technical glass applications. You’ll find our glass in homes, offices and cars and in some of the world’s most iconic projects.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

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