Sappi Somerset Mill is seeking an experienced Reliability Manager to lead reliability and asset performance programs at one of North America's premier integrated pulp and paper facilities. This leadership role is responsible for improving equipment reliability, maintenance effectiveness, and long-term asset strategy across a complex manufacturing operation. The Reliability Manager will oversee Reliability Engineering, Predictive Maintenance, Precision Maintenance, RCFA, and Paper Machine Roll Shop functions while supporting the development of Operator Driven Reliability (ODR) and driving a strong culture of safety, continuous improvement, and operational excellence. What You'll Do Lead mill-wide reliability and asset management strategy Improve OEE, uptime, and maintenance performance Drive predictive, preventive, and precision maintenance programs Lead RCFA and chronic failure elimination efforts Partner with Operations, Maintenance, and Engineering teams Oversee roll shop reliability and performance Develop and mentor reliability engineers, planners, and technicians Champion continuous improvement and data-driven decision making Leadership & Team Development This role is central to developing the next generation of technical leaders.

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Mentor and develop engineers and maintenance professionals Build training programs and support certifications (CMRP, vibration, lubrication, etc.) Strengthen the pipeline of future engineering and technical talent What We're Looking For Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field 10+ years of reliability, maintenance, or asset management experience in heavy industry 5+ years of leadership experience Strong knowledge of RCM, RCFA, predictive maintenance, and rotating equipment Experience in pulp & paper, steel, mining, chemical, or power generation industries Preferred Qualifications CMRP certification Vibration analysis or similar condition monitoring certification Lean/Six Sigma experience Experience with Operator Driven Reliability (ODR) Paper machine roll or roll shop experience Why Sappi Somerset? Sappi Somerset is a world-class manufacturing facility committed to safety, sustainability, and operational excellence. This role offers the opportunity to lead transformational reliability work in a highly supported environment where you will: Shape reliability strategy and long-term asset performance Mentor and grow future engineering leaders Leverage strong technical support teams and corporate resources Build and refine structured reliability systems and processes Drive measurable impact across a complex mill operation Work within a highly supported organization with established resources This is a leadership role focused on building capability, improving systems, and developing people.