Reliability Lead

Location: South Suburbs of Chicago (Alsip area)

Schedule: 1st Shift (Approx. 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM)

Compensation: $77K – $97K + Bonus Potential

A highly stable, nationally recognized manufacturing operation in the beverage / consumer packaged goods space is adding a Reliability Lead due to continued growth and investment at the plant. This is an excellent opportunity to join a facility with strong production demand, modernized equipment, and long-term career mobility.

This position is ideal for a reliability or maintenance professional who enjoys blending data-driven analysis, preventive / predictive strategies, and hands-on plant collaboration to improve equipment performance and reduce downtime.

Position Overview

The Reliability Lead is responsible for driving equipment reliability, improving maintenance strategies, and supporting preventative / predictive maintenance initiatives within a high-speed production environment. This role partners closely with maintenance and operations teams to enhance asset performance, reduce failures, and improve overall equipment efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement reliability-centered maintenance strategies

• Analyze equipment performance, failure trends, and downtime drivers

• Conduct failure analysis and root cause investigations

• Improve preventive and predictive maintenance programs

• Support maintenance planning, scheduling, and work order quality

• Identify gaps within the CMMS and drive process improvements

• Help reduce Mean Time to Repair (MTTR) and increase Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF)

• Benchmark equipment performance and recommend upgrades

• Partner cross-functionally with maintenance and production teams

• Lead reliability-focused initiatives and continuous improvement efforts

What Makes This Opportunity Attractive

• Extremely stable, well-known organization with consistent production demand

• Newly created position with visibility and impact

• Significant investment in equipment, automation, and infrastructure

• Clear path toward leadership / management progression

• Team-oriented plant environment

• Strong bonus structure tied to performance

Qualifications

Required:

• Minimum 3+ years in a reliability or maintenance-focused role

• Experience within a high-speed manufacturing or production environment

• Background in CPG, food, beverage, chemical, pharmaceutical, or similar industries

• Strong understanding of preventative / predictive maintenance concepts

• Proven experience improving equipment reliability and reducing downtime

• CMMS proficiency (SAP or similar systems strongly preferred)

• Ability to analyze maintenance data and translate findings into improvements

• Natural leadership ability and strong floor presence

Preferred / Nice to Have:

• Experience with SAP or advanced CMMS environments

• Exposure to packaging, bottling, molding, or automated production lines

• Experience working in union or highly structured manufacturing settings

• Bachelor’s degree (Engineering or related field is a plus, not required)

Additional Notes

• Primarily 1st shift role, though flexibility is valued when supporting plant needs

• Overtime is minimal but occasional extended hours may be required

• Interview process includes virtual discussions followed by onsite meetings

This is a strong opportunity for someone who wants to own reliability initiatives, influence plant performance, and grow into broader leadership responsibilities within a highly respected manufacturing operation.

If you’d like to learn more, apply or reach out directly.