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Packaging Reliability Specialist

Tampa, FL · On-site

$53.75 - $71.50/hr

We are currently seeking a Packaging Reliability Specialist reporting to the Reliability Excellence Manager based in a Factory with Remote eligibility (Location TBD). This position will be ...

Packaging Reliability Specialist

Tampa, FL

$53.75 - $71.50/hr

We are currently seeking a Packaging Reliability Specialist reporting to the Reliability Excellence Manager based in a Factory with Remote eligibility (Location TBD). This position will be ...

Senior Service Reliability Specialist Company: The Boeing Company The Digital Market Products team is looking for a Senior Service Reliability Specialist to join us in North Charleston, SC; Colorado ...

Senior Service Reliability Specialist Company: The Boeing Company The Digital Market Products team is looking for a Senior Service Reliability Specialist to join us in North Charleston, SC; Colorado ...

Senior Service Reliability Specialist Company: The Boeing Company The Digital Market Products team is looking for a Senior Service Reliability Specialist to join us in North Charleston, SC; Colorado ...

Senior Service Reliability Specialist Company: The Boeing Company The Digital Market Products team is looking for a Senior Service Reliability Specialist to join us in North Charleston, SC; Colorado ...

Senior Service Reliability Specialist Company: The Boeing Company The Digital Market Products team is looking for a Senior Service Reliability Specialist to join us in North Charleston, SC; Colorado ...

Senior Service Reliability Specialist Company: The Boeing Company The Digital Market Products team is looking for a Senior Service Reliability Specialist to join us in North Charleston, SC; Colorado ...

Your Impact The Automation Reliability Specialist ensures the reliability and performance of automated equipment that supports Lowe's distribution and fulfillment operations. This role focuses on ...

Senior Service Reliability Specialist Company: The Boeing Company The Digital Market Products team is looking for a Senior Service Reliability Specialist to join us in North Charleston, SC; Colorado ...

Senior Service Reliability Specialist Company: The Boeing Company The Digital Market Products team is looking for a Senior Service Reliability Specialist to join us in North Charleston, SC; Colorado ...

Senior Service Reliability Specialist Company: The Boeing Company The Digital Market Products team is looking for a Senior Service Reliability Specialist to join us in North Charleston, SC; Colorado ...

Senior Service Reliability Specialist Company: The Boeing Company The Digital Market Products team is looking for a Senior Service Reliability Specialist to join us in North Charleston, SC; Colorado ...

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How much do reliability specialist jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for reliability specialist in the United States is $75,393.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $57,500.00 and $98,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Reliability Specialist position, and why are they important?

A Reliability Specialist should possess strong analytical skills, a background in engineering or maintenance, and experience with reliability-centered maintenance strategies. Familiarity with tools such as failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA), root cause analysis (RCA), and reliability management software, as well as certifications like Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE), is often required. Excellent problem-solving ability, attention to detail, and strong communication are crucial soft skills in this role. These competencies are essential for identifying equipment risks, minimizing downtime, and ensuring safe, efficient operations in industrial or manufacturing environments.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a Reliability Specialist?

Reliability Specialists typically spend their days analyzing equipment performance data, investigating the causes of failures, and developing strategies to prevent future issues. They often collaborate with maintenance teams, engineers, and production staff to implement reliability improvements and monitor the effectiveness of preventive maintenance programs. Other routine tasks may include conducting root cause analyses, facilitating reliability workshops, and maintaining detailed records of equipment history. This hands-on, analytical work supports ongoing operational excellence and helps ensure a safe, efficient workplace.

What does a Reliability Specialist do?

A Reliability Specialist is responsible for ensuring the consistent performance and dependability of equipment, systems, or processes within an organization. They analyze failure data, implement preventive maintenance strategies, and optimize asset reliability to reduce downtime and improve efficiency. Their role often involves working with engineering teams to develop reliability programs, conduct root cause analysis, and recommend improvements.

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Infographic showing various Reliability Specialist job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 87% Full Time, 10% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 93% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $75,393 per year, or $36.2 per hour.
Reliability Specialist - Maintenance & Governance

Reliability Specialist - Maintenance & Governance

Lamb Weston

Kennewick, WA

$21 - $29/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 4 days ago


Lamb Weston rating

6.8

Company rating: 6.8 out of 10

Based on 63 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

211th of 380 rated food and drinks producers


Job description

Title: Reliability Specialist - Maintenance & GovernanceLocation: Kennewick, WAJob Requisition ID: Req-270851Time Type: Full time

About Lamb Weston

You've probably enjoyed our fries without even knowing it! As a leading manufacturer in our industry, and public Fortune 500 company, we inspire and bring people together with foods they love and trust. Our customer base includes international food service providers, restaurants, and households in over 100 countries around the world.

A highly innovative global corporation with a start-up mindset, we empower every individual to make a genuine difference. You'll gain access to hands-on training to fuel your growth and success, explore opportunities for new solutions, and you'll join a winning team of 10,000+ people all dedicated to raising the bar - together.

If you have a strong drive for results, a desire to help us bring the world together through our fries, and are ready for a fresh challenge, we want to hear from you.

Job Description Summary

The Senior Reliability Specialist- Maintenance Systems and Governance is responsible for enterprise ownership, governance, and continuous improvement of maintenance systems and standards, with a primary focus on SAP PM and MRO-related functionality.
This role ensures maintenance processes, master data, and system configurations enable reliable execution at the plant level while supporting corporate consistency, scalability, and long-term reliability objectives.
The position serves as the corporate subject matter expert for maintenance systems and SAP PM governance, working closely with site planners, maintenance leaders, and the Reliability Community of Practice to develop, test, deploy, and sustain standardized maintenance solutions across the organization.

Job Description

  • Maintenance Systems Ownership and Governance -Own and govern SAP PM and related maintenance system capabilities across all manufacturing sites, ensuring consistent, effective, and reliable system usage aligned with corporate reliabilityobjectives.

  • Enterprise Standards Leadership-Lead the development, maintenance, and governance of corporate maintenance and SAP PM standards, ensuring alignment with reliability strategy, operational needs, and best practices across the network.

  • Reliability System Enablement - Translate reliability strategy and business requirements into practical, system-enabled solutions that support preventive maintenance, planning, execution, and continuous improvement.

  • Solution Design and Lifecycle Management - Design, configure, test, andvalidateSAP PM solutions and enhancements, ensuring changes are stable, scalable, and suitable for enterprise deployment before rollout.

  • Change control and Decision Authority -Serve as the primary escalation point for SAP PM design, configuration, and governance decisions, including review and approval of standard deviations whenrequired.

  • Training, Capability Development, and Mentorship-Develop and deliver training, guidance, and standard work for planners and maintenance teams, while serving as a mentor and technical resource for SAP PM and maintenance system capability development.

  • MRO Systems Alignment - Own SAP system elements supporting MRO governance, ensuring alignment between maintenance planning,equipmentBOMs, procurement processes, and storeroom practices.

  • Data Quality,Metricsand Insights Enablement - Provide subject matterexpertiseon SAP PM data structure, data quality, and interpretation, supporting maintenance and reliability metrics while partnering with analytics resources for reporting and dashboarding.

  • Collaboration and Continuous Improvement -Partner with site maintenance, reliability, operations, and corporate teams to drive consistent system usage, support assessments and audits,identifygaps, and continuously improve maintenance system effectiveness.

Basic & Preferred Qualifications

Education/ Certifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Maintenance Management, Information Systems, or a related technical field preferred. Equivalent experience in maintenancesystemsgovernance and SAP PM may be considered in lieu of formal education.

Skills and Experience:

  • Experience in maintenance systems, reliability, or asset management within a manufacturing environment

  • Strong working knowledge of SAP PM, including preventive maintenance, task lists, work order management, notifications, and master data governance

  • Experience developing, governing, and deploying maintenance standards across multiple sites

  • Working knowledge of preventive maintenance, failure analysis, and continuous improvement methodologies

  • Proven ability to design, test,validate, and implement system solutions prior to enterprise deployment

  • Experience supporting MRO-related system functionality and integration with maintenance planning processes

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills related to system usage, data quality, and process effectiveness

  • Ability to interpret maintenance and reliability data and support development of meaningful metrics and reports

  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence without direct authority

Physical Environment/Demands:

  • Some travel may berequired

  • Incumbent may sit forlong periodsof time at desk or computer terminal

  • While performing the duties of this job, the employeeis regularly required tosit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel;reach withhands and arms; and talk or hear.

  • Incumbent may use calculators, keyboards,telephoneand other office equipmentin the course ofnormal workday

  • Stooping, bending,twistingand reaching may berequiredin completion of job duties

  • Exposed to a noisy environment that varies from hottocold in temperature

  • Exposure to manufacturing environments for up to 8 hours perwork dayto include: loud noise, excessive heat, cold, wet, slippery conditions, dirt, fumes, smoke,smellsand allergies

  • Valid Driver's License and driving record that meets Lamb Weston Driving Standards

Industry-Competitive Benefits

Coupled with our compensation and bonus incentive programs, our benefits deliver rewards that are market competitive. Some of the most attractive elements of our benefit programs include:

  • Health Insurance Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision

  • Flexible Spending Accounts for Health and Dependent Care, and Health Reimbursement Accounts

  • Well-being programs including companywide events and a wellness incentive program

  • Paid Time Off

  • Financial Wellness - Industry leading 401(k) plan with generous company contributions, Financial Planning Services, Employee Stock purchase program, and Health Savings Accounts, Life and Accident insurance

  • Family-Friendly Employee events

  • Employee Assistance Program services - mental health and other concierge type services

Benefits may vary based on location, job role/level, job status, and/or the terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Anticipated Close Date

The anticipated close date is a good faith estimate for when this job will be closed. Some jobs may be unposted or filled earlier or later than the Anticipated Close Date depending on interview processes and business needs.Anticipated Close Date: 08/02/2026

Pay Transparency

In compliance with applicable state and local laws, Lamb Weston has opted to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. This compensation is specific to this position and takes into account a number of variables. Actual compensation may be higher or lower in the range posted based on various factors, including, but not limited to, job duties, experience and expertise. A candidate's work location could also impact the actual compensation being outside of the range to reflect local cost of labor. A reasonable annual estimate of the range for this role is listed below.Pay Rate or Range: $78,520.00 - $117,790.00

Equal Opportunity Employer

Lamb Weston is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law


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