Reliability Engineer Jobs

Job Location: Hazelton, PA

Summary:

The Hershey Company Hazelton plant is a Union plant producing products such as Cadbury, Milk Bars, Almond Bars, Extra Dark Bars, Caramel Bars, Candy Coated Eggs, and Kit Kat, in a high speed complex environment.

Within assigned Business Unit:

• The Reliability Lead is responsible for the overall maintenance and asset reliability of line(s) or process area and will lead the maintenance strategies & drive process efficiency in support of the Hershey Lean program.

Responsibilities:

• The Reliability Lead will drive the improvement of maintenance processes to ensure sustainable asset reliability, including preventative and predictive measures through the analysis of plant maintenance data.
• Assist in development of the 5-year capital plan
• Collaborates with the Technical Assurance group to ensure asset management & inventory accuracy and is responsible for driving related maintenance financial efficiency.
• Engages with Mechanics & Operators, providing training and coaching to promote ownership of equipment and processes
• Accountable for the daily management systems supporting continuous improvement efforts, including defect handling and breakdown elimination (root cause analysis), while supporting equipment centerline and autonomous maintenance activities.
• Management of the maintenance planning and scheduling processes, through work-order (SAP) prioritization and development of the schedule for maintenance activities.
• Participates in the daily shift huddles and direction setting meetings, reporting out on performance metrics and counter measures.
• Manage capital projects

Minimum knowledge, skills and abilities required to successfully perform major duties/responsibilities:

• Ability to effectively drive change in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to coach and manage others to achieve results, following all safety, quality, and productivity policies and procedures
• Ability to function independently and take ownership of improvement processes
• Knowledge of reliability methods and practices to maintain asset performance
• Ability to manage and develop both short term and long-term maintenance strategies
• Strong critical thinking, problem solving, prioritization, and data analysis skills

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

• B.S. degree in Engineering or related discipline preferred - Equivalent technical experience will be considered
• Experience with SAP-PM or other CMMS preferred
• Minimum of 3 years of maintenance, planning, or technical experience required.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing and TPM preferred
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is preferred

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