Reliability Lead - 1st shift

Responsibilities

• Equipment Reliability
• Own reliability strategy for Processing and Warehouse equipment
• Identify and eliminate chronic downtime and recurring failures
• Partner with Maintenance (MX) to improve PM effectiveness and breakdown response
• Establish and enforce reliability standards (Including Training Support)
• Maintain ownership of critical support Processing and Warehouse equipment reliability
• Process Improvement & Projects
• Lead reliability and process improvement projects across Processing and Warehouse
• Partner with Processing Engineer on capital and optimization initiatives
• Use structured problem solving (RCA, Why-Why, WCM) to drive permanent fixes
• Loss Elimination & Performance
• Analyze downtime, quality losses, and inefficiencies
• Build and execute a loss elimination pipeline
• Drive improvements in uptime, quality, and cost efficiency
• Own resolution of key reliability issues. (Will include portables, tanks, forklifts, drum dumpers, dock doors and levelers, etc.)
• Leadership Support & Coverage
• Provide leadership support in the absence of the Area Lead
• Ensure continuity of operations, decision-making, and escalation
• Support Processing Leads in daily execution, prioritization, and problem-solving
• Reinforce accountability, standards, and communication expectations
• Standards & Capability Building
• Develop and implement reliability standards for Processing and Warehouse
• Coach teams on equipment ownership and early issue detection
• Support standard work development and adherence
• Success Measures
• Reduction in Processing and Warehouse downtime and recurring failures
• Improved reliability in Compounding, Pre-Weigh, and Warehouse operations
• Execution and closure of improvement projects
• Increased adherence to maintenance and operational standards
• Core Competencies
• Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis
• Ownership mindset (drives issues to closure)
• Ability to influence across functions
• Technical understanding of processing and material handling systems
• Clear, direct communicator who collaborates cross-functionally and confidently reports progress, issues, and results to the leadership team
• WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED:
• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing, maintenance, reliability, or process improvement.
• Demonstrated experience with root cause analysis and problem-solving methodologies.
• Proficiency in MS Office
• Strong Organizational Skills
• Ability to prioritize and work autonomously
• Strong coaching and communication skills.
• Proven analytical skills.
• PREFERRED SKILLS
• Experience of manufacturing in a Fast-Moving Consumer Goods Company and World Class Manufacturing.
• Experience as a team member within a Project Management team with an awareness of project management tools and techniques.
• WHAT YOU'LL LOVE ABOUT THIS JOB
• Working as a team member, coaching/training others, and supporting production
• Great work life balance environment
• Awesome benefits and onsite company store
• Contribution on the team helps obtain a quarterly bonus
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Additional Information

Title of role: Reliability Lead - 1st shift Location: Jonesboro, AR Pay: starting base pay is $35.09 per hour during evaluation period After successful evaluation period, wage increases to $36.82 per hour Shift: 7am - 3:15pm, Monday through Friday Perfect Attendance Incentive - perfect attendance gives opportunity to earn additional time off or attendance point removal Volunteer Shift Incentive - voluntarily working extra shifts during business needs gives opportunity to earn additional time off or attendance point removal Monthly bonus payouts BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF ROLE: Unilever Jonesboro provides a holistic and hygienic choice of personal care brands that benefit the mind, body, and health of consumers while minimizing environmental footprints and promoting the individual growth of our people. Our "mission of wellbeing" is quickly becoming the new status symbol for health and beauty. The purpose of this role is to lead equipment and process reliability efforts across Processing (Compounding and Pre-Weigh) and Warehouse operations by driving loss elimination, improving asset performance, reducing downtime, and delivering sustainable operational improvements that support safety, quality, service, and cost objectives. OVERALL BENEFITS AND PERKS (non-union): Medical, Dental, Vision effective immediately | 401K | Profit Sharing | Tuition/Fitness Reimbursement | Paid Leaves | Monthly Bonus Payouts | Uniforms and PPE provided| Career Advancement Opportunities* Additional Perks for the "Jonesboro" location Safety shoe and prescription safety glasses subsidy Onsite Company store with opportunity for friends/family to shop Subsidy for Uniform shirts- Employee picks style (dri-fit material, long or short sleeves, polo shirts, etc.) Company dinners and fun engagement activities periodically Free fresh popcorn Free coffee

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