The Director of Maintenance Excellence is responsible for developing and implementing asset reliability strategies, maintenance programs, and continuous improvement initiatives across all manufacturing facilities. Leading and optimizing the maintenance function by ensuring the reliability and availability of critical equipment, reducing downtime, and maximizing asset performance.
- Develop preventive maintenance programs to minimize downtime and ensure regulatory compliance.
- Develop and execute comprehensive maintenance and asset reliability strategies aligned with organizational goals.
- Define key performance indicators (KPIs) for asset reliability and performance measurement.
- Establish protocols for responding to asset-related emergencies and breakdowns.
- Manage preventive and predictive maintenance programs to minimize downtime and equipment failures.
- Implement best practices for maintenance planning, scheduling, and execution.
- Develop and maintain equipment maintenance plans and procedures.
- Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing maintenance team, fostering a culture of reliability and continuous improvement.
- Deliver training programs to enhance the skills and knowledge of maintenance and reliability teams.
- Implement effective asset management practices, including equipment lifecycle management, to maximize asset performance and ROI.
- Utilize reliability engineering principles to identify and address chronic equipment reliability issues.
- Apply root cause analysis (RCA) methodologies to address recurring equipment failures.
- Develop and maintain reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) strategies for critical assets.
- Develop and manage maintenance and asset reliability budgets, optimizing resource allocation.
- Apply cost-benefit analysis to repair/replace and make/buy decisions.
- Define and monitor KPIs to assess maintenance effectiveness and report progress.
- Maintain comprehensive documentation of equipment history, maintenance records, and reliability strategies.
- Promote a culture of continuous improvement within the maintenance department, driving initiatives to enhance reliability and cost-effectiveness.
- Implement reliability-centered metrics and benchmarking for improvement.
- Collaborate with suppliers and vendors to secure necessary parts, equipment, and services in a cost-effective and timely manner.
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field (Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering preferred).
- 10+ years of experience in asset reliability, maintenance, or related roles. 5+ years in a leadership capacity. Manufacturing experience with PLCs and automation controls.
- Relevant certifications (CMRP) are advantageous.
- Proven track record of implementing maintenance and reliability improvement initiatives.
- Strong knowledge of reliability engineering principles.
- Familiarity with maintenance management software (CMMS) and predictive maintenance tools.
- Knowledge of safety regulations and environmental standards.
- Troubleshooting PLC-based control systems, Rockwell Software experience desired.
- Knowledge of industrial control networks and configurations (Ethernet, DeviceNet, DH+) desired.
- Familiarity with Allen Bradley motor controls and VFDs preferred,
- Knowledge of electrical schematics, power distribution, motor controls, PLC logic, HMI, and industrial controls.