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Westrock

Mgr II, Reliability Eng

Fernandina Beach, FL · On-site

$94K - $119K/yr

The Reliability Manager provides leadership and support to improve and optimize process and production systems reliability. This role interacts with all maintenance and operating areas. The ...

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As of Sep 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for reliability manager in Florida is $87,798.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $70,600.00 and $104,600.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a reliability manager do?

A Reliability Manager is responsible for ensuring that equipment, processes, and systems operate efficiently and consistently to minimize downtime and maximize performance. They develop and implement reliability strategies, conduct root cause analyses, and oversee preventive and predictive maintenance programs. Their role involves working closely with maintenance teams, engineers, and production staff to improve asset reliability and extend equipment lifespan. Additionally, they analyze failure data, recommend improvements, and help optimize operational costs through reliability-centered maintenance practices.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a reliability manager?

A Reliability Manager needs strong analytical skills, a solid background in engineering or maintenance, and experience with reliability-centered maintenance methodologies. Familiarity with tools like Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Root Cause Analysis (RCA), and certifications such as Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE) are often required. Leadership, problem-solving, and the ability to communicate complex technical information clearly are crucial soft skills for this role. These skills help ensure equipment uptime, optimize maintenance processes, and foster a culture of continuous improvement within the organization.

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Reliability Manager

WestRock Company

Fernandina Beach, FL • On-site

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Job description

The Reliability Manager is responsible for developing and leading strategies that improve equipment reliability, plant availability, maintenance performance, and overall operational efficiency. This role oversees reliability and maintenance programs, identifies recurring equipment failures, and implements preventive and predictive maintenance practices to reduce downtime and maintenance costs.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the site’s reliability and maintenance strategy to maximize equipment uptime and production efficiency.
  • Develop and optimize preventive, predictive, and condition-based maintenance programs.
  • Analyze equipment failures, downtime, and maintenance data to identify root causes and recurring issues.
  • Lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), and other reliability improvement initiatives.
  • Establish and monitor key performance indicators such as MTBF, MTTR, equipment availability, maintenance costs, and planned maintenance percentage.
  • Partner with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, and Safety teams to improve asset performance.
  • Develop asset criticality assessments and prioritize reliability improvement projects based on business impact and risk.
  • Manage maintenance planning, scheduling, spare parts strategies, and equipment lifecycle management.
  • Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on reducing unplanned downtime and maintenance expenses.
  • Evaluate and implement reliability technologies, including condition monitoring, vibration analysis, infrared thermography, lubrication analysis, and predictive analytics.
  • Manage reliability projects, budgets, contractors, and external service providers.
  • Coach and develop maintenance and reliability personnel to build a strong reliability culture.
  • Ensure maintenance and reliability activities comply with safety, environmental, quality, and regulatory requirements.

Typical Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
  • 5+ years of experience in maintenance, reliability, engineering, or manufacturing.
  • Experience with RCM, RCA, FMEA, preventive/predictive maintenance, and continuous improvement.
  • Strong knowledge of CMMS systems and maintenance performance metrics.
  • Experience leading cross-functional teams and reliability improvement projects.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.
  • Experience in a manufacturing, packaging, paper, or industrial environment is highly desirable.


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