Reliability Engineer - Land O'Lakes : Job Details

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Position Summary: The Reliability Engineer reporting to the Engineering Manager will work to drive out top losses on a 24-hour cycle. The position uses continuous improvement tools and leadership skills, and is responsible for fostering a team environment. The reliability engineer is responsible for eliminating maintenance and breakdown-related losses, building capability in Operating Teams and Equipment Owners to deliver overall line performance. This position is located in our Kiel, WI manufacturing facility.

• Drive standard practices around preventative and predictive maintenance processes.
• Work with the maintenance and engineering team to develop and implement solutions to prevent recurring equipment breakdowns.
• Maintain effectiveness around CMMS and spare parts availability, ensuring equipment maintenance strategies and reliability standards are in place for the Kiel, WI facilities.
• Reduce unplanned downtime, discovery work, and repeat events (incidents and near misses), thereby reducing overall lifecycle costs and increasing operating profit.
• Develop engineering solutions to repetitive failures and other problems affecting plant operations, including capacity, quality, cost, or regulatory compliance issues.
• Define and implement Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to measure progress related to equipment or process reliability.

• BS/BA degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 3-5 years' experience in a manufacturing environment, leading maintenance reliability programs, and participating in maintenance budgeting processes. Experience in a food and/or chemical continuous processing plant is preferred.
• Ability to develop strategic partnerships across the company and with third-party contractors to increase reliability.
• Strong understanding of industrial, mechanical, and electrical technologies.
• Proficient with CMMS and familiar with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Thorough knowledge of mechanical and food manufacturing equipment.
• Knowledge of regulatory agencies and quality guidelines (GMPs, HACCP, etc.).

• Ability to work collaboratively to promote positive outcomes and attitudes among employees.
• Self-motivated with a desire to make a meaningful difference.
• Strong analytical, leadership, and communication skills, including excellent PC skills.
• Technical problem-solving, critical thinking, and project management skills, with experience managing multiple projects.
• Ability to communicate strategy, goals, and results effectively across the organization.

Pay Range: $79,200.00 - $118,800.00 USD annually. Candidates can generally expect to be hired near the middle of this range.

Additional Notes: This role may require off-shift hours, weekend, or holiday work.

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