Lead, Innovate, and Drive Equipment Performance as a Reliability Team Lead at Mary Kay!

Looking for a leadership role where you can develop a high-performing team, improve equipment reliability, and drive continuous improvement? At Mary Kay, you’ll play a critical role in optimizing maintenance operations and ensuring world-class manufacturing performance.

Why Mary Kay?

For over 60 years, Mary Kay has been more than a beauty brand—it’s a global movement. With a presence in 35+ countries and over 5,000 employees, we are committed to innovation, quality, and giving back. We support:

Cancer research Domestic violence prevention Educational programs

Our cutting-edge manufacturing facility in Lewisville, TX, produces skincare and cosmetics at scale. We prioritize exceptional quality, operational efficiency, and agility to meet evolving customer and consumer demands.

Perks – More Than Just a Job

Competitive compensation Product discounts Free gym access On-site cafeteria Health clinic services Paid holidays & 401K eligibility

Your Role

As a Reliability Team Lead, you’ll lead a high-performing maintenance team, drive equipment performance, and implement continuous improvement initiatives. Key responsibilities include:

Supervision & Team Development

Lead and develop a team of maintenance technicians across multiple shifts. Assess skill levels, provide training, coaching, and development opportunities. Set clear expectations, track progress, and provide feedback, accountability, and recognition to drive performance. Audit work quality and provide real-time coaching. Foster a culture of continuous improvement and problem-solving.

Process Optimization & Equipment Reliability

Drive continuous improvement through Kaizen events, RCAs, and corrective action planning. Utilize trend analysis, 5-Why, and other lean tools to enhance maintenance processes. Partner with Reliability engineers to execute equipment improvement projects, refits, and new installations. Ensure alignment with OEM specifications and maintain validated equipment per FDA regulations.

Collaboration with Reliability & Operations

Work with the CMMS team to balance workloads and optimize planned and preventative maintenance. Drive equipment owners to review and update PM procedures annually and after major breakdowns. Partner with Operations to minimize production impact during major equipment outages. Communicate equipment downtime, root causes, and corrective action plans to key stakeholders.

Project Leadership & Stakeholder Collaboration

Lead initiatives to enhance efficiency, production output, cost savings, and safety. Work cross-functionally to execute improvement projects. Participate in Kaizen events and leverage structured problem-solving tools (RCA, A3, 5-Why, PDCA, DMAIC). Partners with Engineering to evaluate equipment capabilities for new product development.

Safety & Compliance

Ensure all maintenance activities comply with OSHA, GMP, and environmental regulations. Implement mistake-proofing devices, controls, and processes for production equipment. Maintain comprehensive documentation for all process and equipment improvements. Support training programs to ensure team members meet all compliance and safety standards.

** To save time applying, Mary Kay Inc. does not offer sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based visas or any other work authorization for this position at this time

Who We’re Looking For

The ideal candidate will have:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering or similar Experience:   3+ years in industrial maintenance, manufacturing, or process engineering, 2+ years of supervisory experience

Skills & Abilities

A leadership style that values teamwork, accountability, and employee development Ability to assess potential failures, prioritize maintenance activities, and allocate resources efficiently. Practical knowledge of 5S, Kaizen, TPM, and value stream mapping for improving maintenance efficiency. Hands-on experience with problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities for equipment issues and root cause analysis Strong communicator with the ability to clearly explain technical issues to all cross functional parties. Knowledge of OSHA, GMP, and safety regulations in manufacturing.

 Working Conditions

Exposure to hazardous machinery, noise, vibrations, and odors. May involve handling hazardous waste, requiring initial and annual safety training. Shift or schedule changes may be required based on business needs.

Ready to lead a high-impact team, optimize maintenance operations, and drive world-class equipment reliability?

Apply today and Start Something Beautiful!

** To save time applying, Mary Kay Inc. does not offer sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based visas or any other work authorization for this position at this time

Details

Shift: First Work Hours: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Regular Workdays: 5 - Mon-Fri Job Grade: 10