Reliability Leader

Dewittiowa; Iowa, Northern (LA, KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Guardian Glass in DeWitt, Iowa is seeking a Reliability Leader to oversee all maintenance operations for a 24/7 facility. You will lead a multi-disciplinary team, shape maintenance strategies, and drive continuous improvement to safety, reliability, and quality.

You will mentor staff, set clear goals, and collaborate with operations and engineering to minimize downtime, optimize spares, and use data from CMMS to drive best practices.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in maintenance management within a 24/7 manufacturing environment.
• Experience with preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance strategies.
• Experience leading and managing multi-shift teams.
• Proficiency with CMMS tools and maintenance planning.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a multi-disciplinary maintenance and reliability team.
• Direct all maintenance operations in a 24/7 environment, ensuring safety and policy compliance.
• Collaborate with operations and engineering to align maintenance with production goals and upgrades.
• Manage crib inventory to optimize costs and ensure timely availability of parts.
• Monitor team performance and equipment reliability using KPIs and CMMS.
• Facilitate root cause analysis and knowledge sharing for continuous improvement.

Skills

Maintenance management

Leadership

Data-driven decisions

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering

Tools

CMMS tools

Maintenance planning

Job description

Guardian Glass is looking for a Reliability Leader to join our team in DeWitt, Iowa !

As the Reliability Leader , you'll take charge of all maintenance operations for a 24/7 facility, playing a critical role in keeping production running smoothly and safely. This is your opportunity to lead a talented, multi-disciplinary team, shape innovative maintenance strategies, and drive continuous improvement that directly affects both safety and quality. 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 at our facility 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

• Lead and manage a multi-disciplinary maintenance and reliability team, overseeing engineers, planners, schedulers, supervisors, technicians, and crib personnel.
• Ta ctica lly direct all maintenance operations—preventive, predictive, corrective, and breakdown—in a 24/7 manufacturing environment, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
• Collaborate with operations and engineering teams to align maintenance with production goals, support equipment installations/upgrades, and minimize downtime.
• Manage crib inventory to optimize costs and ensure timely availability of parts and materials.
• Monitor team performance and equipment reliability using KPIs and CMMS tools, driving best practices and data-driven decision-making.
• Fa cilita te root cause analysis and troubleshooting of complex equipment failures, sharing knowledge within the global main tenance orga nization and applying lessons learned for continuous improvement.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• 5 or more years of experience in maintenance management within a manufacturing or industrial 24/7 operation
• Experience using preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance methodologies
• Experience leading and managing multi-shift teams
• Proficiency with CMMS tools , ma intenance planning an d kit ting
• Experience managing maintenance budgets and vendor relationships

What Will Put You Ahead

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical , Electrical, Industrial Engineering
• Certified Maintenance Manager (CMM) or Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional (CMRP)
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement processes
• Knowledge of Industry 4.0 technologies including predictive maintenance, IoT sensors, and data analytics

Additional Postings available from Guardian Glass