Reliability Engineer

The Reliability Leader is accountable for leading the maintenance department to deliver the world class business results for the Newark, OH manufacturing facility.  The Reliability Leader is expected to lead with a clear view of where the organization needs to be in 1-3 years and consistently deliver results to achieve that view, lead with a decision making approach that models and teaches the proper inclusion of analytics, team ideas and personal experiences, communicate in a way that positively shapes customer, team member and community action, and build the OC talent pipeline by growing all team members and recruiting the best of the best.

This position is responsible for safely and efficiently maintaining the equipment and facilities needed to produce a high quality product. Job functions include, but are not limited to, short and long term planning of maintenance needs, equipment analysis and Root Cause procedures, development and execution of preventative & Predictive maintenance programs, assistance in schedule development, and supervision of assigned maintenance employees. 

The Reliability Leader reports to the Maintenance Leader.

The Reliability Leader will have responsibility for:

• Ensuring a safe, clean and environmentally compliant work environment and building a culture where safety is a first priority
• Training and developing employees to safely perform their jobs
• Understanding and communicating customer expectations throughout the Maintenance Department where appropriate.

• Ensuring the reliability of plant machinery and equipment in order to meet production schedules and customer orders.
• Supporting initiatives to supply World Class maintenance services to the plant.

• Developing and auditing daily work schedules for craftsperson teams.
• Developing and implementing solutions to resolve machinery failures.
• Completing assigned projects in an appropriate timeframe.
• Performing machinery audits and issuing repair plans as necessary.
• Entering data, tracking part usage, and changing work plans as necessary through the use of SAP – MMS.
• Providing equipment repair recommendations to the team.
• Determining organizational objectives and priorities in support of the Plant’s strategy and vision, and for developing teams to deliver results in support of these objectives and priorities
• The successful operation of activities of major significance to the organization; the Reliability Leader will also become involved in daily operational activities
• Making operational decisions or recommendations that could affect the financial, employee, or public relations posture of the organization
• Improving plant efficiency measures through execution of the Reliability Work Process
• Living the values and vision of the Company; establish an engaged workforce characterized by mutual trust, open communications, teamwork, and recognition
• Leading a lean culture environment through six sigma processes and toolsets
• Assigning and coordinating the work in the maintenance department to include supervising group leaders and analyzing productivity reports
• Developing and leading strategic business plans; accountable for delivering plant performance metrics
• Utilizing data driven decision-making processes, such as Six Sigma
• Improving overall equipment reliability through the use of predictive maintenance tools
• Implementing predictive maintenance programs such as oil analysis, thermography and vibration analysis.
• Continuously improving the PdM function of the maintenance department through effectiveness analysis and training.
• Supervising primary maintenance employees, managing job performance and developing quality work standards.

• Monitoring and enforcing plant policies in a consistent manner to ensure a positive labor environment
• Maintaining documentation, tracking, counseling and executing coaching and corrective action when performance issues occur

Experience:

1. A minimum of 5 years of leader / leadership experience in an industrial environment, heavy industrial experience preferred (Fiberglass, Paper/Board, Petro-chemical, Pharmaceutical)

1. Undergraduate degree Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or Related field,
2. Experience in reliability maintenance.
3. Experience leading / supervising employees in a unionized facility
4. Experience with predictive maintenance methods (vibration analysis, lubrication, infrared, ultrasonic measurement, standard work analysis)
5. Experience with lock out, tag out procedures
6. CMMS – experience utilizing Computerized Maintenance Management System
7. SAP
8. Vibration analysis, oil analysis, motor circuit analysis, Thermography
9. Root Cause Analysis & Process Improvements Programs

Knowledge and Abilities:

1. Ability to engage employees at all levels of the organization
2. Ability to manage multiple priorities or projects at one time
3. Ability to make decisions based on facts and / or data including having the basic mathematics and technical skills to analyze data, interpret graphs, and combine related data
4. Ability to lead a unionized hourly employees
5. Ability to create and drive change and effectively communicate to all levels in the organization
6. Ability to work effectively in a team environment as well as effectively facilitate open two-way communication both within and outside of the organization
7. Ability to work both strategically and hands-on

Personal Characteristics:

1. Engages and cares for others, starting with safety
2. Achieves results fast, individually and through teams
3. Takes business risks, grows from failures, celebrates successes
4. Believes our Purpose
5. Makes OC’s values visible in words and actions

About Owens Corning  

Owens Corning is a branded building products leader with three complementary market-leading businesses providing roofing, insulation, and doors primarily for residential markets in North America and Europe. The company operates with an integrated go-to-market strategy and a unique set of OC Advantages™ – including its iconic brand, unparalleled commercial strength, leading technology, and winning cost position – to help customers win and grow in the market. Owens Corning is committed to helping build better and achieve more through winning partnerships, leading performance, and engaging people. Founded in 1938 and headquartered in Toledo, Ohio, Owens Corning is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: OC). For more information, visit www.owenscorning.com.

Owens Corning is an equal opportunity employer. Except in limited circumstances such as formal apprenticeship programs, Owens Corning does not employ anyone under the age of 18.