Reliability Lead

Job Location: Hazleton, PA

Summary:

The Reliability Lead is responsible for the overall asset reliability and maintenance of production line(s) and/or process areas within the assigned Business Unit.  This includes budgetary responsibility of parts, labor and at times, capital.  They will lead the implementation and execution of maintenance strategies, processes and improvement activities aligned with the Hershey Lean Preventative Maintenance Pillar. 

In addition, the Reliability Lead:

• Manage the maintenance planning and scheduling processes through work-order (SAP) prioritization and development of the schedule for maintenance activities.
• The Reliability Lead will drive the improvement of maintenance processes to ensure sustainable asset reliability, including preventative and predictive measures through the analysis of plant maintenance data. 
• Collaborates with the Technical Assurance group to ensure asset management and inventory accuracy and is responsible for driving related maintenance financial efficiency
• Assist in the development of the 5-year capital plan
• Manage capital projects
• Accountable for the daily management systems supporting continuous improvement efforts, including defect handling and breakdown elimination (root cause analysis), while supporting equipment centerline and autonomous maintenance activities. 
• Participates in the daily shift huddles and direction-setting meetings, reporting on performance metrics and countermeasures. 
• Engages with Mechanics & Operators, providing training and coaching to promote ownership of equipment and processes

Skills and Experience:

• Ability to coach and manage others to achieve results, following all safety, quality, and productivity policies and procedures
• Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, prioritization, and data analysis skills
• Ability to effectively drive change in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to manage and develop both short-term and long-term maintenance strategies
• Ability to function independently and take ownership of improvement processes
• Knowledge of reliability methods and practices to maintain asset performance

Minimum Requirements and Education:

• BS degree in Engineering or related discipline preferred 
• Minimum of 3 years of maintenance, planning, or technical experience required.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing and TPM preferred
• Experience with SAP-PM or similar CMMS preferred

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