Reliability & Automation Manager

Position SummaryLeads plant maintenance, equipment reliability, automation, and controls across a 24/7 injection molding operation. Responsible for maximizing machine uptime and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE), reducing maintenance cost, and advancing the facility from a reactive maintenance model to a proactive and predictive one. Directs maintenance and controls technicians, manages outside vendors and service partners, and drives automation that improves equipment capability, extend asset life, and support the production needs of the facility.Primary FunctionLead all preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities to maximize machine uptime and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE)Develop and implement machine reliability strategies that reduce downtime and extend asset life across the press fleet, automation, and plant auxiliariesManage maintenance technicians, controls technicians, and outside contractors through thorough job analysis, proper job assignments, training and development, and effective personnel managementOversee automation and controls systems, including PLCs, HMIs, servo and robotics, vision systems, and end-of-line automationDevelop, implement, and continually improve the preventive and predictive maintenance program for all equipment, advancing the facility toward a proactive maintenance modelAnalyze downtime data and lead root-cause corrective action using a systematic, data-driven approachBuild predictive maintenance capability using condition monitoring, vibration analysis, and thermographyManage maintenance budgets, spare parts inventory, and capital improvement projectsMaintain plant auxiliaries in partnership with outside vendors to improve system capability and reliability, and develop cost-effective plans that extend system lifeEvaluate facility equipment needs and make recommendations for improvement in new and existing technology, including equipment purchases, ensuring timely ordering and installation ahead of customer requirementsDevelop training and development recommendations for self and direct reports to keep all personnel current with the latest technologiesEnsure compliance with OSHA, safety, environmental, quality, and ISO requirements, and manage in a proactive, professional manner consistent with all company policies and directivesProactively support continuous improvement and lean manufacturing initiativesPerforms such individual assignments as management may direct. Other duties as assigned.Key QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Industrial Maintenance, or related field preferred7+ years of manufacturing maintenance experience with Injection Molding3+ years of leadership experience managing maintenance teamStrong knowledge of PLC control and programming, HMIs, VFDs, servo systems, robotics, and industrial networkingExperience with reliability-centered maintenance (RCM), total productive maintenance (TPM), and predictive maintenance programProven success reducing downtime and improving equipment reliabilityPreferred ExperienceInjection molding, packaging, food processing, or high-speed manufacturing environmentMulti-platform press fleets (Netstal, Arburg, Sumitomo) and integrated automation.CMMS systemsSix Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, or reliability certifications such as CMRP or CRL.Physical RequirementsThe conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.Must be able to lift/carry up to 5lbsMust be able to push/pull up to 4lbsMust be able to stand and carry consistentlyAbility to wear required PPE including hearing protection, safety glasses, and safety toed shoesMust be able to work near/with machinery and hand toolsMust have adequate abilities to hear, see and speakModerate exposure to cold, heat, & noise