What are the responsibilities and job description for the Reliability Manager position at Nippon Dynawave Packaging Co.?
Join a legacy of excellence! For over 50 years, our pulp and paper manufacturing facility has been a cornerstone of quality and innovation. Since joining the Nippon Dynawave family in 2016, we've seen major investments that have made our mill more competitive than ever.
Maintenance Reliability Manager
We are seeking a strategic and hands-on Maintenance Reliability Manager to lead the development and implementation of a world-class reliability and maintenance program. This role is critical to ensuring maximum equipment uptime, optimized maintenance costs, and continuous improvement of asset performance.
If you are a strategic thinker with hands-on execution ability, have the ability to influence across departments and share our commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement, we want to talk with you!
Key Responsibilities
- Lead Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM) initiatives across critical assets.
- Apply FMEA to prioritize maintenance strategies.
- Implement predictive technologies (vibration, infrared, ultrasound, oil analysis)
- Optimize preventive maintenance tasks using historical failure data.
- Manage SAP CMMS for effective work order tracking and scheduling.
- Drive backlog management and ensure planning and scheduling compliance.
- Coach and mentor Maintenance teams on workflow execution.
- Lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and track corrective actions.
- Promote Operator-Driven Reliability (ODR)
- Optimize spare parts strategies with supply chain
- Provide training in reliability practices and digital tools.
- Track and report reliability KPIs (OEE, MTBF, MTTR, etc.)
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Maintenance Management, or related field (Mechanical/Electrical preferred).
- CMRP or CRE certification strongly desired
- 7–10 years of experience in maintenance/reliability leadership in heavy industry.
- Expertise in RCM, PdM, RCA, CMMS/SAP, and work control processes
- Proven leadership and change management skills.
Why Work With Us?
We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, well-being, and financial future:
- Medical, Dental, and Life Insurance
- Voluntary Benefits
- Enhanced 401(k) Plan
- On-site Fitness Facilities
- Generous Incentive Compensation Plan
Salary Range: $127,189.00 - $190,893.00 Compensation is based on experience and qualifications; most candidates typically start near the midpoint of the posted range.
Nippon Dynawave Packaging is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status. We comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment, including the Washington Law Against Discrimination (RCW 49.60) and the Equal Pay and Opportunities Act (RCW 49.58). Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for individuals with disabilities.
Salary : $127,189 - $190,893