Plant Reliability Sr. Manager

Senior Maintenance and Reliability Manager

A large food manufacturer is seeking a hands-on engineering leader to own maintenance strategy and equipment reliability at one of its production plants. You will team with operations to expand operator-led reliability and autonomous maintenance practices while building the skills of mechanics and line operators.

What you will do

• Lead the daily work of the maintenance crew, balancing weekday and weekend priorities and keeping work orders flowing
• Respond fast to line breakdowns and track machinery condition and spare parts stock to limit downtime
• Oversee scheduled PM programs and machine overhauls so production runs safely and efficiently
• Design or guide controls upgrades that boost output and cut unplanned stoppages
• Assign tasks, train, coach, and evaluate maintenance staff
• Drive maintenance projects to timely completion

What you bring:

• Bachelor's in mechanical or electrical engineering, plus 7 to 10 years in manufacturing maintenance with growing supervisory scope
• Solid grasp of electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, refrigeration, and boiler systems
• PLC programming ability, GMP knowledge, and comfort reading blueprints and schematics
• Strong troubleshooting, project management, and standard office software skills
• Clear verbal and written communication with staff and internal customers
• Physical ability to climb, crawl, kneel, and lift more than 25 lbs

Location: Southeast Alabama, Columbus, GA Area