Reliability Specialist (Herman)

Mars; Aurora (NE); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Mars Petcare in Aurora, Nebraska, USA is seeking a Reliability Specialist to lead maintenance activities during the night shift. You will coordinate PMs, drive downtime reduction, and partner with Quality, Safety, and Operations to protect product quality and safety.

Responsibilities include leading maintenance planning, coaching technicians, and ensuring PM compliance while delivering results aligned with site goals in safety, environmental, and production metrics.

Qualifications

• Minimum: High School Diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage PM systems for the assigned areas.
• Lead Continuous Improvement meetings.
• Coordinate 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.
• Lead a team to meet site goals for safety, quality, environmental, regulatory, financial, and product supply.
• Drive reductions in Planned and Unplanned Downtime; own maintenance and repair costs, PM compliance, and equipment reliability improvements.
• Teach and coach technicians and operators on equipment.
• Perform duties of a senior mechanical/electrical technician at high proficiency.
• Own the Abnormality Handling DMS and contribute to 90-day loss-elimination plans.
• Support FMOS meetings with performance data and action plans.

Skills

Maintenance planning

Maintenance scheduling

Downtime reduction

Technical expertise

Team leadership

Continuous improvement

DMS knowledge

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

PM systems

Job description

Job Purpose

The Reliability Specialist's role is to effectively and efficiently communicate, facilitate, coordinate, and prioritize all maintenance activities within their area during the night shift. This position requires working closely with other supply groups, particularly Quality, Safety, and Operations, to ensure consistent product quality, productivity, and safety. The Reliability Specialist will make assignments and monitor progress, coordinate training, and develop Reliability and Operations Associates in their area of responsibility.

Job Description:

Job Title:

Reliability Specialist

Segment / Business Unit:

Mars Petcare

Country / Site:

Aurora, Nebraska, USA

Shift:

Night Shift

Job Purpose

The Reliability Specialist's role is to effectively and efficiently communicate, facilitate, coordinate, and prioritize all maintenance activities within their area during the night shift. This position requires working closely with other supply groups, particularly Quality, Safety, and Operations, to ensure consistent product quality, productivity, and safety. The Reliability Specialist will make assignments and monitor progress, coordinate training, and develop Reliability and Operations Associates in their area of responsibility.

Key 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 the execution of 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 for the line.
• Percentage of Planned Maintenance and PM compliance.
• 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.

Qualifications

Education & Professional Qualifications:

• Minimum: High School Diploma or equivalent.