Job Location: Robinson, IL

Pay Level: 1A

 

Summary:  

The Hershey Company Robinson plant is a non-union plant producing products such as PayDay, Heath, Skor, Milk Duds, Whoppers, Reese’s Pieces, Mounds and Almond Joy 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:    

Management of the maintenance planning and scheduling processes, through work-order (SAP) prioritization and development of the schedule for maintenance activities.  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.   Collaborates with the Technical Assurance group to ensure asset management and inventory accuracy, and responsible for driving related maintenance financial efficiency.   Assist in development of the 5-year capital plan  Manage capital projects  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.   Participates in the daily shift huddles and direction setting meetings, reporting out on performance metrics and counter measures.   Engages with Mechanics & Operators, providing training and coaching to promote ownership of equipment and processes 

  

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

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

  

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:   

BS degree in Engineering or related discipline preferred   Minimum of 3 years of maintenance, planning, or technical experience required.  Experience with Lean Manufacturing and TPM preferred  Experience with SAP-PM or similar CMMS preferred 

 

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