Job Overview
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
employee discount
Training and Development
performance bonuses
Job Description
Wells Enterprises is a renowned manufacturing company known for its commitment to quality and innovation. As a leader in the food manufacturing industry, Wells Enterprises, a Ferrero Company, focuses on producing high-quality products that meet and exceed customer expectations. The company fosters a culture of excellence, sustainability, and teamwork, offering a dynamic and supportive work environment for its employees. Known for its strong corporate values and dedication to continuous improvement, Wells Enterprises stands as a premier employer within the manufacturing functional area, emphasizing operational efficiency and technological advancement.
The role available at Wells Enterprises is pivotal within the manufacturing division, centered around reliability leadership. As the Reliability Manager, the successful candidate will provide comprehensive oversight of all reliability functions within the facility, ensuring alignment with the corporate reliability standards established by Wells Enterprises. This leadership position encompasses managing a team directly comprising reliability technicians and lubrication technicians, fostering a culture of proactive and preventive maintenance aimed at optimizing equipment and system performance.
The Reliability Manager plays a critical role in driving the equipment and system reliability initiatives from concept to execution. This includes leading reliability initiatives collaboratively with maintenance and cross-functional stakeholders to continuously improve the preventive maintenance programs through a structured Management of Change (MOC) process. A key component of this role involves the implementation and advancement of predictive maintenance technologies such as condition-based monitoring, vibration analysis, infrared thermography, and oil and lubrication analysis, all aimed at boosting operational efficiency and reducing downtime.
The successful candidate will also be instrumental in facilitating root cause analysis (RCA) efforts, leading teams to identify failure modes accurately, and developing corrective actions to enhance asset reliability. Serving as a technical subject matter expert on manufacturing equipment and reliability best practices, the Reliability Manager will provide valuable guidance and support to operations personnel and internal teams.
Collaboration with external vendors, suppliers, and engineering groups is another vital aspect of this role, particularly in supporting equipment enhancements through design changes and modifications. Monitoring emerging industry technologies and methodologies forms an ongoing responsibility, contributing to the continuous development of the facility's preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
Beyond the technical management, the Reliability Manager oversees work schedules, labor utilization, and payroll activities for their teams, aligning resources efficiently to meet budgetary and operational goals. The role also demands strict adherence to company policies and compliance with food safety, quality, and regulatory requirements, ensuring a safe and efficient work environment.
In addition to managing daily activities, the role includes building the reliability and maintenance team’s capabilities through training, coaching, and mentoring. Promoting a culture that prioritizes reliability-centered maintenance, continuous improvement, and employee development is a critical facet of the position. Utilization of various computer systems and applications like Microsoft Office, CMMS, Lawson, WHIMs, and Oracle is essential for data management, performance analysis, and documentation.
This role reports to the Senior Manager of Reliability and directly supervises reliability and lubrication technicians. Wells Enterprises values candidates with a strong mechanical aptitude, excellent communication skills, and demonstrated leadership in managing and resolving conflicts, as well as leading change initiatives within an industrial maintenance environment. The company is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, supporting diversity and inclusion across all levels of employment.
The role available at Wells Enterprises is pivotal within the manufacturing division, centered around reliability leadership. As the Reliability Manager, the successful candidate will provide comprehensive oversight of all reliability functions within the facility, ensuring alignment with the corporate reliability standards established by Wells Enterprises. This leadership position encompasses managing a team directly comprising reliability technicians and lubrication technicians, fostering a culture of proactive and preventive maintenance aimed at optimizing equipment and system performance.
The Reliability Manager plays a critical role in driving the equipment and system reliability initiatives from concept to execution. This includes leading reliability initiatives collaboratively with maintenance and cross-functional stakeholders to continuously improve the preventive maintenance programs through a structured Management of Change (MOC) process. A key component of this role involves the implementation and advancement of predictive maintenance technologies such as condition-based monitoring, vibration analysis, infrared thermography, and oil and lubrication analysis, all aimed at boosting operational efficiency and reducing downtime.
The successful candidate will also be instrumental in facilitating root cause analysis (RCA) efforts, leading teams to identify failure modes accurately, and developing corrective actions to enhance asset reliability. Serving as a technical subject matter expert on manufacturing equipment and reliability best practices, the Reliability Manager will provide valuable guidance and support to operations personnel and internal teams.
Collaboration with external vendors, suppliers, and engineering groups is another vital aspect of this role, particularly in supporting equipment enhancements through design changes and modifications. Monitoring emerging industry technologies and methodologies forms an ongoing responsibility, contributing to the continuous development of the facility's preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
Beyond the technical management, the Reliability Manager oversees work schedules, labor utilization, and payroll activities for their teams, aligning resources efficiently to meet budgetary and operational goals. The role also demands strict adherence to company policies and compliance with food safety, quality, and regulatory requirements, ensuring a safe and efficient work environment.
In addition to managing daily activities, the role includes building the reliability and maintenance team’s capabilities through training, coaching, and mentoring. Promoting a culture that prioritizes reliability-centered maintenance, continuous improvement, and employee development is a critical facet of the position. Utilization of various computer systems and applications like Microsoft Office, CMMS, Lawson, WHIMs, and Oracle is essential for data management, performance analysis, and documentation.
This role reports to the Senior Manager of Reliability and directly supervises reliability and lubrication technicians. Wells Enterprises values candidates with a strong mechanical aptitude, excellent communication skills, and demonstrated leadership in managing and resolving conflicts, as well as leading change initiatives within an industrial maintenance environment. The company is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, supporting diversity and inclusion across all levels of employment.
Job Requirements
- Associate of Applied Science (A. A. S.) degree, equivalent technical school, or work experience
- 8-10 years previous industrial maintenance experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
- 3-5 years of progressive leadership experience
- Knowledge of reliability standards and predictive technologies
- Thorough knowledge of occupation hazards and corresponding safety precautions
- Knowledge and adherence to good manufacturing practices (GMPs)
- Knowledge of basic maintenance techniques including hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Analytical and functional problem solving skills
- Ability to understand complex written and oral instructions
- Ability to manage, diffuse and resolve conflict
- Strong mechanical aptitude
- Reports to Senior Manager of Reliability
- Direct reports supervision experience
Job Qualifications
- Associate of Applied Science (A. A. S.) degree, equivalent technical school, or work experience
- 8-10 years previous industrial maintenance experience or equivalent combination of education and experience with 3-5 years of progressive leadership experience
- Knowledge of reliability standards and predictive technologies
- Thorough knowledge of occupation hazards and safety precautions related to maintenance functions
- Knowledge of good manufacturing practices (GMPs) and basic maintenance techniques including hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Analytical and functional problem solving and analysis of complex data sets
- Ability to understand complex written and oral instructions
- Ability to manage, diffuse and resolve conflict as well as lead and manage change
- Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills
Job Duties
- Leads reliability initiatives in collaboration with maintenance and other appropriate stakeholders
- Oversee review, optimization, and continuous improvement of preventive maintenance programs through the Management of Change (MOC) process
- Implements, advances, and sustains predictive maintenance technologies, including condition-based monitoring, inspections, vibration analysis, infrared thermography, and oil and lubrication analysis
- Reviews, analyzes, and improves annual reliability and equipment optimization (REO) strategies in partnership with plant maintenance teams
- Provides technical support to operations personnel to enhance process reliability and equipment performance as needed
- Provides leadership and mentoring to ensure effective execution of the root cause analysis (RCA) process and accurate identification of failure modes
- Leads RCA teams and processes to develop corrective actions that mitigate failure modes, reduce equipment downtime, and improve asset reliability
- Serves as a technical subject matter expert on manufacturing equipment and reliability practices for direct reports, internal stakeholders, and external partners
- Drives equipment and process reliability through continuous improvement initiatives
- Collaborates with vendors, suppliers, and engineering to support equipment improvements through design changes, parts enhancements, plant projects, and machine modifications
- Monitors industry technologies and methodologies and contributes to the development and continuous improvement of preventive, predictive, and condition-monitoring programs
- Manages employee work schedules, work assignments, and payroll activities to ensure effective labor utilization
- Schedules work orders and preventive maintenance activities to support departmental efficiency
- Contributes to budget development in collaboration with the facility technical services manager and supports budget objectives to ensure favorable financial performance
- Assists in the planning and execution of reliability and equipment optimization initiatives
- Ensures all work is performed in compliance with company policies and applicable food safety, food quality, and regulatory requirements
- Collaborates with maintenance and operations teams to ensure accurate information flow and effective handoffs
- Reviews reliability metrics and CMMS data to identify trends, investigate equipment and downtime patterns, and implement sustainable reliability solutions
- Implements and manages a predictive technology database to establish baseline data, trend historical performance, predict potential failures, and integrate multiple technologies to provide a comprehensive view of asset health
- Utilizes computer systems and applications, including Microsoft Office, CMMS, Lawson, WHIMs, and Oracle, to manage data, analyze performance, and maintain accurate electronic documentation
- Builds capability within maintenance and reliability teams through training, coaching, and mentoring in reliability methods and technologies
- Promotes a reliability-centered culture through on-the-job training, task organization, and continuous improvement
- Utilizes performance management processes to coach and develop employees while holding them accountable
- Supports and administers departmental progression systems to ensure training and development requirements are met
- Performs failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA) on targeted assets and applies reliability tools, including FMEA and reliability-centered maintenance, to develop and execute strategies that improve asset health and deliver positive business results
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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