What are the responsibilities and job description for the Reliability Lead position at Aegis Worldwide?
Reliability Lead
Location: South Suburbs of Chicago (Alsip area)
Schedule: 1st Shift (Approx. 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM)
Compensation: $85K – $105K 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.
Salary : $85,000 - $105,000