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Koch Industries

Reliability Manager

Cleveland, TN · On-site

Your Job Georgia-Pacific, LLC is now hiring a Reliability Manager for our Cleveland, TN Corrugated facility. The ideal candidate will be a self-driven individual with a passion for excellence in ...

SI Group

Maintenance & Reliability Manager

Newport, TN · On-site

As the Maintenance & Reliability Manager, reporting to the Director - Newport Operations, you will lead the Maintenance Department from a Zero EHS impact, Zero Failure philosophy and enables the site ...

Iff

Reliability & Engineering Manager

Memphis, TN · On-site

The Reliability Engineering Manager role is based in Memphis, TN (onsite) . Be part of a collaborative, resultsdriven, and solutionoriented team where together we can achieve greatness and make a ...

Buckman

Maintenance Manager

Memphis, TN · On-site

Asset Reliability & Equipment Uptime Increase production uptime and reduced unplanned downtime. Improve equipment performance and lifecycle management and lower maintenance costs through predictive ...

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As of Sep 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for reliability manager in Tennessee is $106,634.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $85,800.00 and $127,100.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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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.

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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

Cleveland, TN • On-site

Koch Industries
Oil and Gas Extraction • 10K+ employees
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Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

Your Job
Georgia-Pacific, LLC is now hiring a Reliability Manager for our Cleveland, TN Corrugated facility. The ideal candidate will be a self-driven individual with a passion for excellence in Safety, Continuous Improvement, Manufacturing, and Customer Focus.
Our Team
Our team in Cleveland, TN specializes in full box-making operations, where they support the self-actualization of their employees. The Cleveland facility is located between Chattanooga and Knoxville. Cleveland is a stone's throw from Great Smokey Mountains and Nantahala National Park for those who are outdoor enthusiasts. This position provides opportunities for promotion in Cleveland and many other Georgia-Pacific and Koch facilities across the country. Join our team! To learn more about this facility and our Packaging division, please visit: www.gppackaging.com
What You Will Do
  • Foster a safe work environment, ensuring the maintenance team is practicing "best safe work practices", and leading the identification and mitigation of all work hazards for jobs performed prior to work commencing
  • Develop and implement an effective predictive and preventive maintenance strategy for all facility assets
  • Collaborate with operations leaders to ensure asset availability that will best meet customer requirements
  • Direct the supervision of all plant maintenance functions involving equipment, buildings, systems, and grounds to include hands-on electrical, mechanical, hydraulics, pneumatics, and corrugated box making troubleshooting
  • Prioritize work orders for maximum value creation and asset up-time
  • Coach, mentor, and assess performance of team to increase optimal results
  • Hold the team accountable for performance, including schedule adherence and quality of work (i.e. repairs, rebuilds, and installs performed in a precision manner) Leading and facilitating operational and cultural changes with positive results
  • Accounting by managing monthly maintenance costs to meet plan spend goals

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
  • Experience in a leadership role in a manufacturing/industrial environment OR military leadership role
  • Experience with financial analysis in relation to costs
  • Experience utilizing a computerized maintenance management system
  • Experience establishing and/or administering a Predictive and Preventive Maintenance programs and tracking results
  • Must have legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without requiring a visa transfer or visa sponsorship

What Will Put You Ahead
  • Bachelor's degree or higher in engineering
  • Corrugated experience
  • Experience working within a union environment
  • Experience and knowledge of industrial electrical to include PLCs, drives, motors, and instrumentation
  • Experience and knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems
  • Continuous improvement experience and/or education
  • Experience and knowledge of equipment servicing, planning/scheduling, mechanical and electrical maintenance, and plant/project engineering

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.
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Hiring Philosophy
All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here .
Who We Are
As a Koch company and a leading manufacturer of bath tissue, paper towels, paper-based packaging, cellulose, specialty fibers, building products and much more, Georgia-Pacific works to meet evolving needs of customers worldwide with quality products. In addition to the products we make, we operate one of the largest recycling businesses. Our more than 30,000 employees in over 150 locations are empowered to innovate every day -to make everyday products even better.
At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.
Our Benefits
Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.
Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.
Equal Opportunities
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here , aquí , or tu ).

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