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Equipment Reliability Jobs in Wisconsin (NOW HIRING)

Do you enjoy building disciplined maintenance systems that improve equipment reliability and production performance? * Are you passionate about developing maintenance professionals while driving ...

Lead investigations related to equipment failures, deviations, CAPAs, and reliability events. * Ensure reliability activities support product quality and process capability requirements.

Reliability Engineer

Stoughton, WI · On-site

$85 - $110/hr

Develop and maintain equipment criticality rankings across all sites and establish reliability governance, KPIs, and performance routines aligned to supply chain objectives. * Lead RCM and FMEA ...

WI · On-site

$85 - $120/hr

Develop and implement reliability strategies to enhance equipment and manufacturing performance * Conduct FMEA and RCM assessments to identify potential failure modes * Apply best practices in ...

Maintenance Manager

Cedarburg, WI · On-site

$110K - $125K/yr

This role will oversee a skilled union maintenance team while driving equipment reliability, automation, preventive maintenance, and continuous improvement initiatives that support safe, efficient ...

This leader will oversee all maintenance operations for a 120-employee facility, ensuring equipment reliability, preventative maintenance execution, workforce development, and continuous improvement ...

WI · On-site

$80 - $100/hr

Improved equipment uptime and automation system reliability * Effective troubleshooting and optimization of PLCs, HMIs, motor drives, and automated systems * Strong leadership and development of ...

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Reliability Engineer

New Glarus, WI · On-site

$100K - $126K/yr

The Reliability Engineer is responsible for evaluating and analyzing equipment, software systems and processes to prevent failures, performing reliability testing such as FMEA and RCA. Serves as the ...

Reliability Manager Department: GL6 Test & Reliability Engineering Employment Type: Full Time ... Manage ORT equipment setup and operation (developing profiles/programs, building fixtures ...

Maintenance Manager

Thorp, WI · On-site

$130K - $150K/yr

Oversee maintenance personnel, preventive maintenance programs, equipment reliability initiatives, contractor activities, and maintenance systems while partnering with Operations, Engineering ...

Reliability Engineer

Mount Pleasant, WI · On-site

$99K - $124K/yr

Reliability Engineer Department: GL6 Test & Reliability Engineering Employment Type: Full Time ... Set up and operate ORT equipment, including environmental chambers, burn-in rooms, and custom ...

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What is the difference between Equipment Reliability vs Maintenance Technician?

AspectEquipment ReliabilityMaintenance Technician
Required CredentialsCertifications in reliability engineering, technical trainingTechnical diploma or certification in maintenance or trades
Work EnvironmentFocus on analysis, planning, and improving equipment performanceHands-on repair, troubleshooting, and maintenance tasks
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in industries like manufacturing, energy, and oil & gas for proactive asset management

Equipment Reliability specialists focus on optimizing equipment performance through analysis and strategic planning, while Maintenance Technicians perform hands-on repairs and routine maintenance. Both roles are essential for operational efficiency but differ in their focus and responsibilities.

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Reliability and Maintenance Manager

Kraft Heinz Company

Beaver Dam, WI • On-site

$102K - $127K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 27 days ago


Kraft Heinz rating

7.0

Company rating: 7.0 out of 10

Based on 122 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

229th of 440 rated food and drinks producers


Job description


Role / Title
The Maintenance Manager will direct all reliability and maintenance activities to ensure that maximum operational potential is realized for the entire plant operation. This includes all functions in the areas of Maintenance Business Management, Maintenance Materials Inventory (MRO), Maintenance Recruit to Retire, Manufacturing Process Reliability and Equipment Reliability, e.g. departmental budgets, computerized maintenance management systems, preventive/predictive and corrective maintenance programs. The Manager is also responsible for the development, coordination and execution of maintenance related capital budget items in concert with engineering.
Primary Responsibilities
  • Assures the safe execution of all maintenance and utility activities, demands that all plant activities are conducted following all safety procedures
  • Champions safety as the first consideration of all employees/contractors and promotes a safe work environment through own behaviors
  • Maintains facility and assets to meet regulatory guidelines e.g. USDA, FDA, OSHA, and EPA
  • Optimizes costs through effective budget planning and management and maintains a cost effective approach toward asset management and minimizing loss and waste
  • Optimizes the Availability and safe operation of production assets through appropriate predictive and preventative maintenance and safe and effective execution of corrective maintenance and projects
  • Coordinates major maintenance and project requirements with manufacturing production and engineering, to include major downtime activities and downtime periods and supports the effort to identify opportunities and develop the Plant's Capital Budget
  • Trains maintenance staff on effective maintenance practices, including effective use of the computerized maintenance management system, problem solving tools, risk and failure analysis, maintenance scheduling and analysis of maintenance related data and equipment histories
  • Sets and evaluates departmental goals and objectives through a collaborative effort with maintenance departmental supervision, factory leadership team, Regional Reliability Managers and the Engineering Manager
  • Conducts special studies as assigned or self-initiated to improve departmental services, equipment reliability and factory operations or satisfy external requirements
  • Provides direction to the operation and maintenance of the Utilities (Air, Steam, Water, Electrical, Nitrogen, Ammonia, etc.) and Wastewater facilities to assure they meet production demands
  • Shares Best Maintenance Practices with other Kraft Heinz maintenance professionals by participating in semi-annual forums and establishing contacts for regular communication
  • Ensure parts availability in the MRO stockroom to minimize equipment downtime while balancing economic maintenance inventory management
  • Assist with evaluating reliability, utility, facility, production and packaging needs for Capital Equipment
  • Oversee and lead the implementation of the Quality Risk Management Process (QRMP) system and operational standards as outlined in the factory's QRMP accountability list
  • Partner with business leaders on implementation of equipment and manufacturing reliability, process improvements (Six Sigma / Lean) including leading change initiatives, planning, and facilitation of improvement project(s) completion
  • Manage and evaluate the Maintenance staff including but not limited to performance management, employee improvement and employee development plans, etc.
  • All other duties as assigned by Plant Manager to support the facility
  • Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree preferred; focus in Engineering or related technical field highly preferred
  • Minimum of 3 years' leadership experience within a manufacturing environment required
  • 5+ years of maintenance experience within a manufacturing environment required
  • Extensive knowledge including but not limited to the following areas: Packaging/Mechanical Operations, Electrical maintenance, Instrumentation, Electronics/Controls, and Utility Systems, as well as boiler and ammonia refrigeration
  • Interpersonal and communications skills to motivate, empower, train, direct, lead, evaluate and coach a diverse group of team members to reach their fullest potential
  • Ability to effectively plan and manage through change within large enterprise organizations
  • Microsoft Office and CMMS experience and proficiency required
  • Ability to manage a continuous operation (24 hrs., 7 days per week)

Our Total Rewards philosophy is to provide a meaningful and flexible spectrum of programs that equitably support our diverse workforce and their families and complement Kraft Heinz' strategy and values.
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New Hire Base Salary Range:
$102,100.00 - $127,600.00Bonus: This position is eligible for a performance-based bonus as provided by the plan terms and governing documents.
The compensation offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors
Benefits: Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare, protection, and saving for the future, we offer plans tailored to meet you and your family's needs. Coverage for benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.
Wellbeing: We offer events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire a physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families.
You'll be able to participate in a variety of benefits and wellbeing programs that may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors, for example:
Physical - Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Screenings/Assessments
Social - Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Leave of Absence, Flexible Work Arrangements, Recognition, Training
Emotional - Employee Assistance Program , Wellbeing Programs, Family Support Programs
Financial - 401k, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Disability
Location(s)
Beaver Dam Plant
Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer that prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require an accommodation to participate in the job application or hiring process should contact NAZTAOps@kraftheinz.com

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