Reliability Supervisor

A leading packaging manufacturer is seeking a Reliability Supervisor to provide leadership for maintenance and reliability operations within a high-volume manufacturing facility. This role is responsible for developing maintenance personnel, improving equipment performance, reducing downtime, and driving reliability initiatives that support safe and efficient operations.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on maintenance leader who enjoys developing people, solving technical challenges, and implementing continuous improvement strategies. This position plays a key role in maximizing asset reliability, increasing equipment availability, and supporting long-term operational excellence.

• Lead and develop a multi-skilled maintenance team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Drive equipment reliability through preventive, predictive, and condition-based maintenance strategies.
• Partner with Operations to improve uptime, increase efficiency, and minimize production disruptions.
• Provide technical guidance for troubleshooting, repairs, and maintenance execution.
• Support long-term reliability planning and asset performance improvement initiatives.

• Coach, mentor, and develop maintenance personnel to strengthen technical skills and accountability.
• Foster a culture of ownership, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Support workforce development through training and performance management.

• Promote and maintain a strong safety culture across all maintenance activities.
• Identify risks and implement corrective actions to reduce safety incidents.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, environmental standards, and applicable regulations.
• Reinforce safe work practices and maintenance procedures.

• Utilize CMMS and other maintenance systems to manage work orders, equipment history, and maintenance planning.
• Monitor reliability metrics and maintenance KPIs to drive data-based decision making.
• Lead initiatives focused on improving asset performance, reducing costs, and extending equipment life.
• Support plant-wide continuous improvement efforts and operational excellence programs.

• Collaborate closely with production, quality, engineering, and leadership teams.
• Provide leadership support during off-shifts, weekends, or holidays as business needs require.
• Assist in prioritizing maintenance activities to meet production and customer demands.

• Experience leading, supervising, and developing maintenance or technical teams.
• Background in manufacturing, industrial, military, or production environments.
• Experience utilizing CMMS, EAM, or similar maintenance management systems.
• Knowledge of preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Hands-on experience with industrial automation and controls, including PLCs, motors, drives, instrumentation, or related systems.
• Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and communication skills.

• Maintenance leadership experience within packaging, corrugated, paper, pulp, or similar manufacturing industries.
• Experience with maintenance planning, scheduling, and work order prioritization.
• Proven success improving equipment reliability and reducing downtime.
• Technical degree, trade certification, or equivalent maintenance experience.
• Demonstrated ability to use maintenance data and performance metrics to drive operational improvements.

• Lead maintenance and reliability efforts at a growing manufacturing facility.
• High-visibility role with direct impact on plant performance and operational results.
• Opportunity to develop teams, implement reliability best practices, and influence continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborative environment with strong cross-functional interaction and career growth potential.

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