Sr. Reliability Engineer

The Marzetti Company; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Marzetti Company is seeking a Senior Reliability Engineer to lead reliability-centered maintenance activities across the manufacturing network. This role aims to reduce unplanned downtime, increase capacity, and improve plant operations in a Columbus, OH facility.

The position requires a BS in engineering or a technical field, 10+ years of manufacturing experience, and strong leadership. Travel to plant locations and vendor sites is expected as part of the role.

Qualifications

• Requires BS in engineering or technical field; MS preferred but not required.
• Requires minimum 10 years of prior manufacturing plant equipment operation experience.
• Experience coaching and developing plant operations/maintenance staffs.

Responsibilities

• Coaches and develops Maintenance/Operations teams in Break Down Elimination Methodology.
• Leads development of Predictive Technology Communities of Practice.
• Reviews equipment selection with focus on reliability.
• Leads monthly reliability reviews and quarterly Reliability Steering Committee workshops.
• Develops enterprise Equipment Baseline Restoration (EBR) program.
• Develops enterprise Equipment Asset Care Plan (EACP) program.
• Partners with SAP PM COE to improve SAP usability for reliability initiatives.
• Coordinates with cross-functional teams, operations/maintenance staff, and suppliers.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Problem solving

Communication

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/technical field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

MS Office

SAP PM COE

Job description

Overview

The Senior Reliability Engineer initiates and executes reliability centered maintenance activities to improve plant operations, increase capacity, and decrease unplanned equipment downtime.

Responsibilities

• Coaches and develops Plant Maintenance and Operations team in Break Down Elimination Methodology.

• Leads the development of Predictive Technology Communities of Practice across the enterprise.

• Reviews and recommends changes to plant equipment selection with a focus on improved equipment reliability.

• Leads the monthly plant reliability review and quarterly Reliability Steering Committee (RSC) Workshop.

• Leads the development of the enterprise Equipment Baseline Restoration (EBR) Program.

• Leads the development of the enterprise Equipment Asset Care Plan (EACP) Program

• Partners with SAP PM COE to improve SAP useability and improved support for reliability initiatives.

• Coordinates internally with cross-functional teams, operations/maintenance personnel, and externally with suppliers and consultants.

• Understanding of food manufacturing plant equipment operation and system interrelationships.

• Reliability: Uses knowledge and skills to guide and train others to identify, assess, prioritize, and manage equipment reliability challenges.

• Compliance: Uses comprehensive knowledge and skills to act independently while guiding and training others to achieve full compliance with applicable rules and regulations.

Qualifications

• BS degree in engineering or a technical field is required, preferably in industrial, chemical or mechanical engineering; Masters degree is preferred but not required.

• Minimum of 10 years of prior experience in manufacturing plant equipment operation

• Demonstrates strong people leadership, capable of leading high performing teams.

• Experience using Microsoft Office software is required.

• CPG, nutritional, or food processing experience is preferred.

• Experience in coaching and developing plant operations/maintenance staffs.

• Understanding of automation systems and controls integration is preferred.

Competencies

• Manages Complexity

• Analyzes multiple and diverse sources of information to define problems accurately before moving to solutions.

• Readily distinguishes between what is relevant and what is unimportant to make sense of complex situations.

• Plans and Aligns: Looks for obstacles and develops excellent contingency plans.

• Communicates Effectively: Delivers messages in a clear, compelling, and concise manner.

• Optimizes Work Processes: Focuses efforts on continuous improvement; has a knack for identifying and seizing opportunities for synergy and integration.

• Ensures Accountability: Promotes a sense of urgency and establishes and enforces accountability within a project team.

Working Conditions/Environment

Works in a normal office environment where the employee is regularly required to speak, see, hear, sit, stand, talk, type, walk and bend while moving about the facility. Frequent (50%) travel to plant locations in the U.S., as well as vendor locations globally. The noise level in the office is quiet.