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Reliability Manager

Weyerhaeuser
Grayling, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 10/23/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/20/2026
Weyerhaeuser is seeking a Reliability Manager to drive reliability improvements for the Grayling, Michigan OSB manufacturing facility located in Grayling, MI. The Reliability Manager is responsible for elements of the reliability plan, including Failure Mode Effect Analysis, Root Cause Analysis, PM optimization, oil analysis, vibration, infrared thermal imaging, alignment, balancing, and lubrication. The Reliability Manager is expected to be a role model in our safety standards and on-the-job behavior by living our core principles of integrity; fairness, creating a positive, inclusive work environment, and ensuring open communication among leaders and associates. This role reports to the Mill Manager and is a member of the Leadership Team.

Key Functions

  • Assists with the development and uses tools for measuring reliability of plant or mill operating processes including machinery or equipment and other process components. Responsible for overall SMP results.
  • May conduct or participate in value proposition meetings, skill assessments and audits to determine largest areas of opportunity for improvement, and what is needed to improve in those areas.
  • Utilizes data to identify constraints and works with a cross-functional team to elevate and resolve the constraints.
  • Conducts analyses to determine process reliability and optimum "run speeds" considering factors such as maintainability, product quality, machine downtime, availability of materials and overall production cost.
  • Assists with leading the reliability culture of the mill and continuous improvement. Recommends improvements based on analysis work.
  • Responsible for executing training, coaching and continuously monitoring leaders and associates to improve implementation of reliability and standard manufacturing practices.
  • Participates in root cause analysis, and partner with operations and maintenance to improve processes and equipment.
  • Works with the capital management leaders to execute reliability and maintainability process.
  • Maintains open communications and dialogue with corporate and mill reliability personnel.
  • Engages with team members across maintenance and operations to understand opportunities, problem solve, and develop sustainable & reliable solutions.
  • Proficy downtime tracking and reporting.

Job

Engineering, Science, & Architecture

Primary Location

USA-MI-Grayling

Schedule

Full-time

Job Level

Individual Contributor

Shift

Day (1st)

Relocation Assistance

Available

  • Resume must be uploaded to be considered for this position.
  • 2 to 4 years experience AND an Engineering or Industrial (mechanical, industrial, electrical, etc) degree or equivalent work experience.
  • Business leadership skills and understanding of site vision, strategy, goals and targets.
  • Strong relationships with production & maintenance team and leaders.
  • Down day planning, scheduling & execution.
  • Meeting corporate safety standards (HSE, LOTO, RADAR)
  • Ability to determine the condition of equipment.
  • Ability to lead and direct installation of new equipment.
  • Maintenance Process Improvement.
  • Strong written and verbal communication.
  • Understands manufacturing process and is knowledgeable in the areas of electrical, mechanical, and basic PLC programming.
  • Strong decision and problem-solving skills.
  • Able to lead and execute assigned

Reliability activities.

  • Collaborative and inclusive leadership style.
  • A willingness to support a 24/7 operating environment, which may include weekend and holiday support as conditions required.
  • Good judgment and decision-making skills.
  • Experienced in root cause analysis and troubleshooting.
  • Demonstrated success in achieving and sustaining business & unit goals.
  • Strong financial acumen skills with experience in the development and management of budgets.
  • Demonstrated basic computer skills and proficiency in MS Office and other windows-based programs.
  • Ability to perform physical requirements of working in an industrial environment, such as climbing stairs and working in extreme heat and cold.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in wood products manufacturing (EWP, OSB or Lumber).
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.
  • Application and knowledge of LEAN manufacturing tools.
  • Experience with Maximo and/or SAP.
  • Certified Reliability Leadership designation

About Weyerhaeuser

We sustainably manage forests and manufacture products that make the world a better place. We’re serious about safety, driven to achieve excellence, and proud of what we do. With multiple business lines in locations across North America, we offer a range of exciting career opportunities for smart, talented people who are passionate about making a difference. 

We know you have a choice in your career. We want you to choose us. 

What We Offer

Compensation: This role is eligible for our annual merit-increase program, and we are targeting a salary range of $108,500-$162,700 based on your level of skills, qualifications and experience. You will also be eligible for our Annual Incentive Program, which offers a cash bonus targeting 15% of base pay. Potential plan funding may range from zero to two times that target.

Benefits: When you join our team, you and your dependents will be offered coverage under our comprehensive employee benefits plan, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, and life insurance. We offer a pre-tax Health Savings Account option which includes a company contribution. Other benefit options are also available such as voluntary Long-Term Care and Employee Assistance Programs. We also support personal volunteerism, sponsor a host of diversity networks, promote mentoring, and provide training and development opportunities to help you chart your path to a fulfilling career.

Retirement: Employees are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan, which includes a paid company match in addition to our annual contribution equal to 5% of your base salary.

Paid Time Off or Vacation: We provide eligible employees who are scheduled to work 25 hours or more per week with 3-weeks of paid vacation to use during your first year of employment. In addition, after being employed for six months, eligible employees begin to accrue vacation for future use. We also recognize eleven paid holidays per year, providing a total of 88 holiday hours and paid parental leave for all full-time employees.

Weyerhaeuser is an equal opportunity employer. Inclusion is one of our five core values and we strive to maintain a culture where all our people feel a sense of belonging, opportunity and shared purpose. We are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce and supporting an equitable and inclusive environment that inspires people of all backgrounds to join, stay and thrive with our team.

Salary : $108,500 - $162,700

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