Reliability Manager

DSJ Global; Florence (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

Job summary

DSJ Global is seeking a Plant Maintenance & Reliability Manager for our Florence, KY facility. This hands-on leadership role combines reliability engineering with capital project leadership and on-the-floor troubleshooting to drive world-class manufacturing performance.

You will lead a maintenance team, own asset reliability, and push for higher OEE and yield through PdM, RCCA, and Lean practices. The position offers a strong benefits package and opportunities for growth within a high-performing

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or equivalent technical experience.
• 7–10+ years of manufacturing experience.
• Minimum 5 years in reliability, engineering, or maintenance leadership.
• Proven experience leading maintenance supervisors and technician teams.
• Strong Predictive Maintenance, RCCA, and reliability engineering expertise.
• Hands-on electrical and mechanical troubleshooting capability.
• Capital project management and budget ownership experience.
• Experience with SAP, CMMS platforms, and manufacturing data systems.
• Lean Manufacturing expertise in continuous-process environments.
• Preferred certifications such as CMRP, CRL, ARP, Lean Expert, or Six Sigma Black Belt.

Responsibilities

• Lead a Maintenance Supervisor, 8 technicians, and an apprentice.
• Drive reliability improvements through PdM, RCCA, and Lean.
• Own equipment reliability for production assets, utilities, and facilities.
• Improve OEE, first-pass yield, and asset performance.
• Lead capital projects from justification through implementation.
• Manage maintenance budgets, MRO inventory, contractors, and vendors.
• Support PSM, RMP, LOTOTO, environmental compliance, and mechanical integrity.
• Serve as the site's primary technical resource for electrical and mechanical troubleshooting.
• Collaborate with other facilities to share best practices.

Skills

Leadership

Predictive Maintenance

RCCA

Reliability Engineering

Electrical Troubleshooting

Mechanical Troubleshooting

Capital Projects

Budget Ownership

SAP

CMMS

Data Systems

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma Black Belt

CMMS Platforms

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent technical experience

Tools

SAP

CMMS

Manufacturing data systems

Job description

Location: Florence, KY
Work Model: Onsite | 24/7 Manufacturing Operation
Compensation: Competitive Base Salary + Comprehensive Benefits

About the Opportunity

A leading building materials manufacturer is seeking a Plant Maintenance & Reliability Manager to lead reliability, maintenance, and continuous improvement initiatives at a high-performing manufacturing facility in Florence, Kentucky. This is a hands-on leadership role that combines reliability engineering, capital project leadership, and floor-level troubleshooting to support world-class manufacturing performance.

What You'll Do

• Lead a Maintenance Supervisor, 8 multi-skilled technicians, and a FAME apprentice.


• Drive reliability improvements through Predictive Maintenance (PdM), RCCA, and Lean Manufacturing methodologies.


• Own equipment reliability for production assets, utilities, facilities, and controls.


• Improve OEE, first-pass yield, and overall asset performance.


• Lead capital projects from justification through implementation.


• Manage maintenance budgets, MRO inventory, contractors, and vendor relationships.


• Support PSM, RMP, LOTOTO, environmental compliance, and mechanical integrity programs.


• Serve as the site's primary technical resource for complex electrical and mechanical troubleshooting.


• Collaborate with other manufacturing facilities to share best practices and solve operational challenges.

What You'll Bring

• Engineering degree or equivalent technical experience.


• 7-10+ years of manufacturing experience.


• Minimum 5 years in reliability, engineering, or maintenance leadership.


• Proven experience leading maintenance supervisors and technician teams.


• Strong Predictive Maintenance, RCCA, and reliability engineering expertise.


• Hands-on electrical and mechanical troubleshooting capability.


• Capital project management and budget ownership experience.


• Experience with SAP, CMMS platforms, and manufacturing data systems.


• Lean Manufacturing expertise in continuous-process environments.


• Preferred certifications such as CMRP, CRL, ARP, Lean Expert, or Six Sigma Black Belt.

Why This Role

• Lead reliability strategy for a high-performing manufacturing operation.


• Significant impact on plant performance, uptime, and operational excellence.


• Ownership of capital improvements and maintenance strategy.


• Visible leadership role with growth potential.


• Strong benefits package including healthcare, retirement savings, parental leave, and educational assistance.