Reliability Engineer- Clip Packaging Machines at OSI Industries LLC in Chicago, Illinois

Job Description:

This role is responsible for planning, organizing, training and direct rebuilds and quarterly PMs of all associated equipment. This is to include all facilities within the OSI North America Group. Oversee training, company rules and morale for maintenance employees.

Job Responsibilities

• Job is an individual contributor and has no direct reports.
• Create a year-out calendar detailing when each piece of equipment will be scheduled for rebuild.
• Work with operations to plan scheduled downtime.
• Plan, coordinate and execute all quarterly rebuilds/PMs on associated equipment with the assistance of plant maintenance.
• Planning the rebuilds in advance working closely with plant planners to assure all needed parts are ordered and available on time.
• Train plant maintenance personnel on how to perform rebuilds and how to identify component ware prior to failure.
• Follow all safety programs and perform required rules, safety, and HAACP requirements.
• Provide technical assistance to both the production and maintenance departments; diagnose and make recommendations to eliminate production problems and to improve operating effectiveness through more efficient use and care of equipment.
• Research, implement and recommend improvements to plant equipment to reduce costs, improve product, improve efficiencies, and improve the general safety of the plant.
• Actively identify and initiate process improvements to positively impact financial viability, service and product quality, and customer satisfaction.
• Work closely with plant personnel to develop capital appropriation budget and provide input on engineering, purchasing and installation requirements for capital projects.
• Prepare reports on departmental activities as requested.
• Participates in departmental and interdepartmental planning and management teams and work cross functionally to improve processes within the organization.
• Coordinate or conduct maintenance training as required.
• This role has the responsibility to understand and place in practice appropriate safety procedures. This responsibility is achieved through education, training, use of protective equipment (as applicable) and by following safety policies, regulations, standards, and laws.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Experience & Skills

• 10 years of experience in related field is preferred.
• 5 years of maintenance management experience.
• Excellent proficiency in all Microsoft Office Suite Products.
• Experience working in a LSS (Lean Six Sigma) or TPM (Total Production Manufacturing) environment.
• Experience working in a GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) environment - preferably food, beverage, or pharmaceutical industry.
• Must have good computer skills.
• Ability to communicate with peers, management, plant employees and contractors is vital.
• Ability to multi-task numerous projects and understand the urgency around them.
• Effective analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent training skills.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.

Education

• BA/BS or equivalent is preferred.

Work Environment

• Work can be performed within a manufacturing plant environment with noise, extreme temperatures, and significant movement of powered equipment, people and conveyors (may depend on the role).
• Work conditions are typical of an office & plant environment.
• This role does not require any domestic travel.
• Position may require the physical agility of lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Position may require frequent and/or infrequent bending, squatting, pushing, pulling, stretching/reaching, use hands or fingers, talk, hear, feel objects, tools, controls and standing/walking on concrete flooring.
• Position may require the physical ability to stand/walk for Greater than 4 hours.