Reliability Lead

Job Location: Robinson, IL

Summary:

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

Within an 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

In addition, the Reliability Lead will:

• Manage the maintenance planning and scheduling processes, through work-order (SAP) prioritization and development of the schedule for maintenance activities. 
• Drive the improvement of maintenance processes to ensure sustainable asset reliability, including preventative and predictive measures through the analysis of plant maintenance data.  
• Collaborate with the Technical Assurance group to ensure asset management and inventory accuracy and be responsible for driving related maintenance financial efficiency.  
• Assist in development of the 5-year capital plan 
• Manage capital projects 
• Be 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.  
• Participate in the daily shift huddles and direction setting meetings, reporting out on performance metrics and counter measures.  
• Engage 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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