Reliability Engineering Manager

Westlake Chemical; Lake Wales (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Westlake Chemical is seeking a senior reliability leader to drive the enterprise reliability strategy across Roofing and Stone manufacturing operations. The role focuses on asset reliability, maintenance excellence, lifecycle management, reliability standards, and predictive maintenance, overseeing the Mechanical Reliability Engineer and Electrical & Controls Reliability Engineer.

The position demands a strong engineering background, 10+ years in manufacturing, and 5+ years leading multi-site

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years in manufacturing engineering, maintenance, or reliability.
• 5+ years leading multi-site reliability programs.
• Experience with heavy industrial manufacturing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the corporate reliability strategy.
• Standardize reliability practices across all manufacturing sites.
• Lead asset criticality, RCFA, PFMEA, and predictive maintenance programs.
• Support capital projects with maintainability and lifecycle reviews.
• Develop reliability KPIs including OEE, MTBF, MTTR, and maintenance cost.
• Coach plant maintenance leaders and reliability engineers.
• Multi-Site Responsibility – Travel Required

Skills

RCM

RCFA

Predictive maintenance

Data analytics

Power BI

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

10+ years in manufacturing engineering, maintenance, or reliability

5+ years leading multi-site reliability programs

Experience with heavy industrial manufacturing preferred

Tools

SAP

Maximo

Fiix

Industrial PLCs

Job description

SUMMARY

Lead the enterprise reliability strategy across Roofing and Stone manufacturing operations. Responsible for asset reliability, maintenance excellence, lifecycle management, reliability standards, predictive maintenance, and leadership of the Mechanical Reliability Engineer and Electrical & Controls Reliability Engineer.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and execute the corporate reliability strategy.
• Standardize reliability practices across all manufacturing sites.
• Lead asset criticality, RCFA, PFMEA, and predictive maintenance programs.
• Support capital projects with maintainability and lifecycle reviews.
• Develop reliability KPIs including OEE, MTBF, MTTR, and maintenance cost.
• Coach plant maintenance leaders and reliability engineers.
• Multi-Site Responsibility – Travel Required

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years in manufacturing engineering, maintenance, or reliability.
• 5+ years leading multi-site reliability programs.
• Experience with heavy industrial manufacturing preferred.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• RCM
• RCFA
• PFMEA CMMS (SAP/Maximo/Fiix)
• Predictive maintenance technologies
• PLCs, automation, industrial controls
• Power BI and data analytics

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to touch, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Westlake is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable legislation.

Westlake is a global manufacturer and supplier of materials and innovative products that enhance life every day. Headquartered in Houston, with operations in Asia, Europe and North America, we provide the building blocks for vital solutions — from housing and construction, to packaging and healthcare, to automotive and consumer. For more information, visit the company's web site at www.westlake.com. Westlake (NYSE: WLK) is a global diversified industrial company that manufactures and supplies essential products that enhance the daily lives of people around the globe. Our products, now under a One Westlake brand, supply the necessary building blocks for everyday products across housing and infrastructure, packaging and healthcare, and automotive and consumer goods. Consumers gain the benefits of materials Westlake produces in products such as food packaging, medical devices, soaps and detergents, car interiors, fashion, toys, shoes, furniture, electronics, siding, stone veneer, windows, outdoor living, roofing, and pipe & fittings. Westlake is proud to contribute to driving a sustainable future through the creation of essential products that are Enhancing Your Life Every Day.

To view other career opportunities at Westlake and our family of companies, visit https://westlaketalent.com