Reliability Manager

Reliability Manager Nationwide Technical Search Allentown, PA Job Details Full-time $130,000 - $160,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Relocation assistance Qualifications Managing maintenance teams Industrial equipment diagnostics Managing engineering teams Pneumatic systems Technical troubleshooting support Hydraulics Mechanical troubleshooting Cross-functional communication Full Job Description Reliability Manager Allentown, PA Onsite, Permanent/Direct Hire, Full Benefits Relocation Assistance Available Responsibilities Develop and lead the plant's reliability and asset management strategy across all operational areas, including quarry, raw mill, kiln, finish mill, and material handling systems Lead, mentor, and develop a team of two Reliability Engineers focused on predictive maintenance, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on equipment uptime, reliability performance, and maintenance cost reduction Lead Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) investigations and implement corrective actions to prevent repeat failures Establish and optimize predictive and preventive maintenance programs utilizing vibration analysis, thermography, oil analysis, ultrasound, and other condition monitoring technologies Analyze maintenance and operational data to identify trends, recurring failures, and improvement opportunities Partner closely with maintenance and operations leadership to improve maintenance planning, scheduling, and execution effectiveness Lead development of equipment criticality rankings and spare parts optimization strategies Support major shutdown planning and execution activities, including scope development and contractor coordination Collaborate with OEMs, contractors, and internal engineering teams on capital projects, equipment upgrades, and modernization initiatives Ensure maintenance and reliability programs comply with all safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements Utilize CMMS systems and KPI reporting tools to monitor maintenance effectiveness and asset performance Support the implementation of reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) principles and best practices across the site Foster a culture of accountability, safety, operational discipline, and continuous improvement Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related technical discipline 7-12 years of progressive experience in reliability, maintenance, or heavy industrial operations Prior experience in cement, mining, aggregates, steel, power generation, pulp & paper, or similarly complex industrial manufacturing environments strongly preferred Demonstrated experience leading reliability improvement initiatives within a large industrial operation Strong technical knowledge of rotating equipment, crushers, mills, conveyors, hydraulics, pneumatics, kilns, and heavy processing equipment Experience with predictive maintenance technologies and reliability methodologies Working knowledge of CMMS systems such as SAP, Maximo, or equivalent platforms Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis skills Proven leadership capability with experience managing technical and maintenance teams Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, highly operational manufacturing environment Preferred Skills Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP) certification Experience leading major plant outages and shutdowns Experience with reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) implementation Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement experience Experience within unionized manufacturing environments