Manager, Maintenance & Reliability

Onsite – Thief River Falls, MN

Full-Time

Position Summary

The Manager of Maintenance & Reliability leads a team responsible for maximizing equipment uptime and performance within a high-volume distribution environment. This role focuses on driving reliability initiatives, reducing downtime, and improving overall equipment effectiveness through structured maintenance strategies and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Equipment Reliability & Performance

• Develop and execute maintenance and reliability strategies to improve equipment uptime and lifespan
• Oversee preventative and corrective maintenance programs, ensuring adherence to schedules and standards
• Implement reliability-centered maintenance practices, including PM optimization and continuous improvement initiatives

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of maintenance technicians
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with all safety standards and procedures
• Coordinate with third-party vendors for equipment support, training, and parts procurement

Reliability Engineering

• Analyze equipment data to identify trends and drive performance improvements
• Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) and implement corrective actions
• Perform FMEA to identify failure points and mitigate risk
• Stay current on industry best practices and emerging technologies

Reporting & Metrics

• Track and report key performance indicators including OEE, uptime, and technician utilization
• Maintain accurate maintenance and equipment performance records
• Provide regular updates to leadership on performance, issues, and improvements

Continuous Improvement

• Partner cross-functionally with engineering, maintenance, and operations teams to enhance system performance
• Identify and implement predictive and data-driven maintenance opportunities
• Align maintenance priorities with overall business and operational goals

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• 5+ years of experience in maintenance, reliability, or a related function
• 2+ years of leadership experience
• Strong knowledge of automated systems, controls, and maintenance best practices
• CMRP or ASQ CRE certification preferred

Work Environment

• Primarily onsite role requiring regular presence in a distribution center setting
• Combination of desk-based work and hands-on involvement with equipment and operation