Continuous Improvement Reliability Engineer

Description

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West Liberty Foods manufactures hundreds of meat and poultry products that can be found in well-known grocery stores and top restaurant chains nationwide. We are The Surprisingly Big Company®, and we’re right in your backyard.

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Continuous Improvement Reliability Engineer

This position plays a crucial role in enhancing the performance, efficiency, and dependability of products, systems and processes within an organization. In essence, a Continuous Improvement Reliability Engineer is a proactive problem-solver focused on optimizing the performance and lifespan of assets and processes, while fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the organization.

Starting at $104,000 up to $140,000 depending on experience.

• Loss Elimination:
  Identifying and addressing production losses or high maintenance cost assets to reduce their impact.

• Risk Management:
  
  Managing risks to environmental health and safety, asset capability, quality, and production. This involves utilizing tools like FMEA (Failure Modes and Effects Analysis) and RCA (Root Cause Analysis).

• Life Cycle Asset Management:
  Ensuring reliability and maintainability of new and modified installations throughout their lifecycle. This includes participation in design reviews, development of installation specifications and commissioning plans.

• Proactive Maintenance Strategies:
  Developing and implementing proactive maintenance strategies, including predictive and preventive maintenance, to minimize downtime and prevent failures.

• Data Analysis & Problem Solving:
  Analyzing performance data, identifying trends, and conducting root cause analyses to determine the underlying cause of problems and develop solutions.

• Continuous Improvement Initiatives:
  Leading or supporting continuous improvement initiatives, potentially using methodologies like Lean Six Sigma, Kaizen, or Value Stream Mapping.

• Collaboration & Training:
  Collaborating with various teams (design, maintenance, production) to implement reliability principles and train staff on new procedures or systems.

• Specific duties include:

• Analyzing equipment failure data and conducting root cause analysis.

• Develop and implement maintenance and equipment monitoring procedures.

• Identify new technologies for reliability improvement.

• Develop training programs.

• Collaboration with other departments to integrate reliability and implementing quality assurance programs are also key.

• Utilizing Lean/Six Sigma methodology, establishing metrics, and standardizing parts are part of their responsibilities.

• Other duties as assigned.

• Strong Analytical and problem-solving abilities, technical aptitude, and understanding of engineering principles.
• Minimum of 5 years of related experience of manufacturing, maintenance, or reliability experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Minimum of 5 years in Mechanical or Electrical experience with mechanical or electrical reliability experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering is preferred in Industrial engineering plus plant maintenance operations.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Able to collaborate and manage projects.
• Proficiency in data management, statistical analysis, and knowledge of reliability tools like FMEA and RCA are necessary.
• Familiarity with CMMS software like SAP or Maximo is needed.
• Must have a continuous improvement mindset and Lead Six Sigma certification is beneficial.
• Able to work effectively in a team environment or independently, as required.
• Ability to adjust quickly to changing demands.
• Must be able to work in a fast paced environment.
• Candidates must successfully pass post-offer/pre-employment drug and background screen.

• Medical, Dental, Vision & Prescription Coverage
• Paid Time Off
• Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Educational Assistance Program
• Discount Benefits Additional Voluntary Benefits