Reliability Lead - Manufacturing

Job Location:  Hershey, PA  

Summary: 

The Hershey Company West Hershey plant is a Union plant producing products such as White & Milk Chocolate Paste, Kisses, Nuggets, Milk Bars, Almond Bars, Rolo, Syrup & Cookies and Crème in a high-speed complex environment.

The Reliability Lead is responsible for the overall maintenance and asset reliability of line(s) or process area and leading the maintenance strategies & drive process efficiency in support of the Hershey Lean program.

Responsibilities: 

• Management of 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 responsible for driving related maintenance financial efficiency. 
• Assist in 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 out on performance metrics and counter measures. 
• Engages with Mechanics & Operators, providing training and coaching to promote ownership of equipment and processes

Minimum knowledge, skills and abilities required to successfully perform major duties/responsibilities: 

• 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 Education and Experience Requirements:

• 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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