Technical Manager, Reliability and Engineering

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Technical Manager, Reliability and Engineering

Operations, Consumer Products Division

North Little Rock, Arkansas

Operational Excellence Lead

For more than a century, L’Oréal has devoted its energy, innovation, and scientific excellence solely to one business:
Beauty. Our goal is to offer each and every person around the world the best of beauty in terms of quality, efficacy, safety, sincerity and responsibility to satisfy all beauty needs and desires in their infinite diversity. At L’Oréal Operations, we create innovative, inclusive, and sustainable beauty together with our business partners by designing, developing, sourcing, manufacturing, and distributing over 6 billion products globally every year.

We support over 36 brands across four L’Oréal divisions. We are consumer-oriented, and we act responsibly all along the value chain. Come join our dynamic team!

The Manager of Reliability and Engineering is a critical leadership role within the Manufacturing Network of Excellence, responsible for developing and implementing strategies to optimize equipment reliability and maintenance effectiveness. This encompasses a wide range of responsibilities, including managing stockrooms efficiently, supporting Autonomous Maintenance (AM) programs, minimizing breakdowns, enhancing planning and scheduling, controlling maintenance costs, implementing predictive maintenance technologies, and improving the overall performance of the maintenance organization.

This role will champion a culture of continuous improvement and accountability within the maintenance teams, driving best practices and ensuring alignment with overall business objectives. The Sr. Manager will also oversee the development and implementation of technical training programs to upskill the maintenance workforce.

• Reliability Engineering:
  Lead the implementation of reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) principles and practices to improve equipment uptime, reduce maintenance costs, and optimize asset lifecycle management. This includes conducting Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and developing proactive maintenance strategies
• Stockroom Management:
  Oversee the efficient and effective management of maintenance stockrooms, ensuring optimal inventory levels, streamline procurement processes, accurate record-keeping, and robust inventory control systems.
• Autonomous Maintenance (AM) Support:
  Provide leadership and support to Autonomous Maintenance (AM) initiatives, empowering production teams to take ownership of basic maintenance tasks and contribute to improved equipment performance and reliability.
• Breakdown Elimination:
  Lead efforts to analyze breakdown data, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions to minimize equipment downtime and improve overall operational efficiency. This includes developing and implementing proactive maintenance strategies to prevent future breakdowns.
• Planning and Scheduling:
  Optimize maintenance planning and scheduling processes to maximize wrench time, minimize disruption to production, and ensure efficient resource allocation. This includes implementing best practices for work order management, scheduling, and resource leveling.
• Maintenance Cost Control:
  Develop and manage the maintenance budget, tracking expenses, identifying cost-saving opportunities, and implementing strategies to optimize maintenance spending without compromising equipment reliability.
• Predictive Maintenance:
  Lead the implementation of predictive maintenance technologies, such as vibration analysis, thermography, and oil analysis, to identify potential equipment failures before they occur, enabling proactive maintenance interventions and minimizing downtime.
• Maintenance Organization Development:
  Continuously evaluate and improve the structure and effectiveness of the maintenance organization, ensuring clear roles and responsibilities, efficient communication channels, and optimal resource allocation.
• Mechanic Accountability:
  Foster a culture of accountability within the maintenance team, setting clear performance expectations, providing regular feedback, and implementing…