The Reliability Lead is responsible for the overall maintenance and asset reliability of a Business Unit, and will lead the maintenance strategies in support of the Hershey Lean program at the West Hershey Plant. This includes the management of the maintenance planning and scheduling processes for the BU, through work-order backlog (SAP) prioritization and development of the maintenance schedule for BU mechanic activities. The Reliability Lead will drive the improvement of existing, and creation... more details
Location: Hershey, PA - West Hershey Plant
Summary:
The Reliability Lead is responsible for the overall maintenance and asset reliability of a Business Unit, and will lead the maintenance strategies in support of the Hershey Lean program at the West Hershey Plant. This includes the management of the maintenance planning and scheduling processes for the BU, through work-order backlog (SAP) prioritization and development of the maintenance schedule for BU mechanic activities. The Reliability Lead will drive the improvement of existing, and creation of new maintenance processes to ensure sustainable asset reliability, including preventative and predictive measures, through the analysis of process and SAP plant maintenance data. This role works closely with the Technical Assurance group to ensure asset management, spare part accuracy, and will also be responsible for driving BU related maintenance financial efficiencies. The Reliability Lead will also assist in development of the 5 year capital plan for BU assets, and manage some miscellaneous capital projects. As part of the BU Team, the Reliability Lead is 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. The Reliability Lead interfaces within the daily shift huddles and direction setting meetings, reporting out on performance metrics and counter measures. These efforts are led through the engagement of mechanics/operators, providing coaching and development as needed.
Major Duties/Responsibilities:
Operational support, coaching and development
Review and prioritization of work
Plan future work: schedule, overhauls
Strategic activities
Dimensions:
Coaching and training operators/mechanics (~20 employees)
Driving process efficiency for multiple production lines
Minimum knowledge, skills and abilities required to successfully perform major duties/responsibilities:
Knowledge of reliability methods and practices to maintain asset performance
Ability to coach and manage others to achieve results, following all safety, quality, and productivity policies and procedures
Strong critical thinking, problem solving and data analysis skills
Proficient with SAP-PM or other CMMS
Ability to manage and develop both short term and long term strategies
Works well within a team, while also able to function independently and take ownership of improvement processes
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:
5+ years of maintenance, technical or manufacturing experience
BS degree in engineering or related discipline, preferred
Experience with Lean Manufacturing and TPM, preferred
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