Reliability Lead

Job Location:

West Hershey, PA

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.

Responsibilities:

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.

Skills and Abilities Requirements:

• 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

The Hershey Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The policy of The Hershey Company is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's race, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other categories protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

The Hershey Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veterans.

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