Reliability Lead

Job Location: Robinson, IL

Pay Level: 1A

Summary:  

The Hershey Company Robinson plant is a non-union plant producing products such as PayDay, Heath, Skor, Milk Duds, Whoppers, Reese’s Pieces, Mounds and Almond Joy in a high-speed complex environment.

Within assigned Business Unit, the Reliability Lead is responsible for the overall maintenance and asset reliability of line(s) or process area and will lead 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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