Maintenance Reliability Manager

About the role

Maintenance & Reliability Manager Monday - Friday Hours may vary Come join our Lakewood, NJ facility where we manufacture products such as TheraBreath Rinse, TheraBreath Toothpaste, A&H Toothpaste, Orajel , Nair and A&H Deodorant. ROLE SUMMARY: This position has overall responsibility for all facets of the maintenance department in a lean manufacturing environment, including direct supervision of both salaried and hourly personnel. Provides technical expertise regarding maintenance, electrical & controls , mechanical, hydraulic and other technical aspects of the plant operation . Responsible for safe maintenance, repair or replacement of plant equipment and systems to ensure maximum production quality and quantity while supporting the policies, goals and objectives of the Company. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Responsible at all times for promoting a safety culture and awareness within area of responsibility. Support and enforce all plant safety policies and procedures in a fair and consistent manner . Responsible for all job-related safety training for their work team. Plans, manages and directs the efforts of the maintenance and electrical work teams to improve operational efficiency, reduce unscheduled downtime and to lower the unit cost of maintenance activity. Directs the analysis of mechanical and operational issues with plant equipment, overseeing the planning and cost effective implementation of all corrective actions. Coordinate staffing levels, materials, machines, methods and metrics (measurements) to ensure an effective operation . Work with operations to schedule all maintenance work with minimal downtime. Champion active preventative maintenance program, service and maintain production equipment on a continuous basis. Accountable for maintaining repair parts, inventory , initiating purchase requisitions as appropriate and within budgeted parameters. Utilizes data analysis, KPI tracking, and Power BI dashboards to monitor maintenance performance, prioritize improvement opportunities, and support strategic decision-making Train employees in safety, quality, productivity and the overall business operations as required . Foster employee culture of learning organization. Ensure all employees have the resources and capabilities to effectively accomplish their job responsibilities in a safe, timely and cost effective manner. Accountable for accurate and timely recording of employee attendance. Identify opportunities for continuous improvement initiatives. Incorporate principles of lean manufacturing such as 5S, key TP M elements, etc. Actively p articipates in process improvement teams, 5S & Kaizen events all while promoting teamwork Review POKA and track issues resolutions. Maintain computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) for tracking work orders, spare parts and maintenance history of plant equipment. Represents the Company's interest in dealing with outside contractors, vendors, etc. Promote fair and consistent adherence to all local and corporate policies and procedures. Foster and maintain good employee relations through all the appropriate methods of communications and positive employee relations practices. Participation in employment process from the hiring stage through termination. Must be willing to work any shift, including overtime and weekends as needed. Create a flexible organization that can respond quickly to changes in product demand. Assist the Financ e team in preparing and reviewing annual budgets while meeting company production commitments. Regular and predictable attendance is required . Other duties as assigned. MINIMUM EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: 8+ years of broad-based maintenance management experience required Bachelor's degree required , in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or related field Proven experience implementing and sustaining Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) systems, including Autonomous Maintenance, Planned Maintenance, and Focused Improvement pillars Proven track record of leading cross-functional engineering projects, coordinating with Operations, Maintenance, and EHS to deliver sustainable process improvements . KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Excel