Reliability Lead

JOB PURPOSE

This role exists to help us ‘Bring Out the Best!” Reliability Lead will join our Chicago facility where we produce Hellmann’s mayonnaise. 

Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, this position is responsible for ensuring the long-term performance, safety, and efficiency of equipment, systems, and processes. This role involves analyzing failure data, developing maintenance strategies, and implementing reliability improvements to minimize downtime and optimize operations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Analyze equipment failure modes and root causes to prevent future issues.

• Develop and implement predictive and preventive maintenance strategies.

• Conduct reliability testing and statistical analysis to assess system performance.

• Collaborate with design and maintenance teams to improve equipment reliability.

• Document findings and creating reports for management and technical teams.

• Support the implementation of Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM) and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM).

• Provide training and guidance to maintenance personnel.

• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of reliability initiatives.

• Participate in safety or quality reviews and ensure corrective actions are carried out.

• Lead the implementation of the new computerized maintenance management system (CMMS)

• Lead major maintenance repairs

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• ​​At least five (5) years of experience in fast paced manufacturing environment.
• Bachelor’s Degree required. Strong Preference for a technical degree.
• At least three (3) years of experience in industrial maintenance.
• Strong knowledge of maintenance strategies.
• Knowledge of maintenance planning and spare parts management.
• Strong troubleshooting skills - 5Ys and breakdown analysis.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Must be capable of working independently and in a team environment.
• Proven track record of implementing improvement ideas;
• Experience using a CMMS system

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience leading a team;
Experience working cross-functionally with internal and external stakeholders.

Pay: The pay range for this position is $86,080 to $129,120. Unilever takes into consideration a wide range of factors that are utilized in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, qualifications and education, and other business and organizational needs. 

Bonus: This position is bonus eligible. 

Long-Term Incentive (LTI): This position is LTI eligible. 

Benefits: Unilever employees are eligible to participate in our benefits plan. Should the employee choose to participate, they can choose from a range of benefits to include, but is not limited to, health insurance (including prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage), retirement savings benefits, life insurance and disability benefits, parental leave, sick leave, paid vacation and holidays, as well as access to numerous voluntary benefits. Any coverages for health insurance and retirement benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents. 

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