Senior Reliability & Maintenance Leader

Zep Inc.; Emerson (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Zep Inc. in Emerson, GA is seeking a hands-on Maintenance & Reliability Manager to lead maintenance operations, develop strategies, and drive equipment uptime across plant assets.

You will mentor technicians, manage preventive and predictive programs, and partner with Engineering on capital projects. The role requires strong leadership, PLC and CMMS familiarity, and a track record in a lean, process-driven environment within the chemical or consumer-packaged goods sector.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of industrial maintenance leadership experience.
• CPG manufacturing experience preferred; filling ideal.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and motor-control systems.
• Familiarity with PLC-controlled equipment and CMMS metrics.
• Experience with automated packaging equipment and industrial mixing systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop maintenance technicians and contractors.
• Strengthen preventive and predictive maintenance programs to reduce unplanned downtime.
• Lead troubleshooting and root cause analysis to identify recurring issues and implement lasting solutions.
• Improve the reliability of automated packaging lines, fillers, conveyors, palletizers, mixing systems, pumps, motors, and related process equipment.
• Oversee maintenance planning, budgets, spare parts, contractors, and key performance metrics to improve efficiency and control costs.
• Ensure maintenance activities meet applicable safety and environmental requirements.
• Partner with Production, Quality, EHS, and Engineering on equipment upgrades, capital projects, and process improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Maintenance Leadership

Root Cause Analysis

Troubleshooting

Safety Compliance

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Industrial Maintenance

Tools

CMMS

PLC systems

Industrial automation

Job description

Zep Inc. in Emerson, GA is seeking a hands-on Maintenance & Reliability Manager to lead maintenance operations, develop strategies, and drive equipment uptime across plant assets.

You will mentor technicians, manage preventive and predictive programs, and partner with Engineering on capital projects. The role requires strong leadership, PLC and CMMS familiarity, and a track record in a lean, process-driven environment within the chemical or consumer-packaged goods sector.