Reliability maintenance manager
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30+ days ago
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Job Summary
Want to help us bring happiness to the world Want to join an ambitious and fast growing global biscuits and confectionery business investing heavily in iconic global brands infrastructure and people Then this is the place for you.
As proud bakers and chocolatiers and custodians of iconic global brands we dont compromise on the quality of ingredients in our products or on the people we hire. We are looking for entrepreneurial spirits who share our passion for bringing happiness to our consumers and who embody our Winning Traits.
To succeed at pladis you need to bepurpose-ledresilientandpositiveto succeed here because we expect pace andagility we insist oncollaborationand demand accountability. If that is your thing then pladis offers global ambition a clear Vision and roadmap for success challenge and unrivalled opportunities to learn and make an impact
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What will this role achieve
We are seeking a forward-thinking Reliability Maintenance Manager to lead our maintenance strategy within a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. This role is critical to ensuring high equipment availability minimal downtime and compliance with stringent food safety standards.
You will spearhead the integration of AI-driven analytics and condition-based monitoring (CBM) to deliver a predictive and proactive maintenance programme. By leveraging real-time data and advanced diagnostics youll identify asset performance trends reduce reactive interventions and drive continuous improvement across the site.
What will be your key deliverables
Predictive & Preventative Maintenance
- Develop and manage a predictive maintenance strategy using AI and CBM technologies to anticipate failures and optimise asset performance.
- Implement robust preventative maintenance schedules aligned with production demands and food safety compliance.
AI & Data-Driven Insights
- Utilise AI-powered tools to analyse equipment data identify root causes of downtime and forecast maintenance needs.
- Collaborate with digital teams and third-party CBM providers to enhance diagnostic capabilities and automate reporting.
Team Leadership
- Lead coach and develop a multidisciplinary maintenance team fostering a culture of safety accountability and innovation.
- Ensure technicians are trained in modern maintenance practices and digital tools.
Compliance & Food Safety
- Ensure all maintenance activities meet regulatory standards including HACCP BRC and GMP.
- Maintain rigorous documentation and audit readiness for all engineering interventions.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work closely with production quality assurance procurement and IT to align maintenance strategies with operational goals.
- Support capital projects and equipment upgrades with reliability input.
Asset Performance & Budget Control
- Monitor asset lifecycle costs and identify high-cost bad actors requiring redesign or replacement.
- Analyse maintenance budgets and resource allocation to improve cost-efficiency.
Continuous Improvement & Innovation
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives by introducing smart technologies automation and lean maintenance practices.
- Champion the use of digital twins IoT sensors and machine learning to enhance reliability outcomes.
Bring your experience:
- Proven experience in reliability or maintenance management within a food manufacturing or FMCG environment.
- Strong background in leading teams and implementing technology-driven maintenance strategies.
- In-depth knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems CMMS platforms and CBM technologies.
- Familiarity with AI applications in maintenance such as predictive analytics and automated diagnostics.
- Capable of managing multiple priorities and delivering results in a high-pressure environment.
- Proficient in data analysis root cause investigation and performance tracking.
pladis is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All openings will be filled based on qualifications without regard to race color sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin marital status veteran status disability age religion or any other classification protected by law.
We operate a strict Preferred Supplier List. If you are a recruitment agency and wish to submit candidate to be considered for this vacancy you must have agreed to and signed our terms of business.
We will not accept CVs from any other sources other than those currently on our PSL. We will not pay a fee for any candidate that has not been represented by a provider on our PSL.
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Lean Manufacturing
- Six Sigma
- Food Industry
- Root cause Analysis
- SAP
- CMMS
- Conflict Management
- Maintenance Management
- Maintenance
- Supplier Management
- Team Management
- Programmable Logic Controllers
About Company
pladis is one of the world's leading snacking companies. We are the proud steward of over 300 years of family baking and confectionery experience, and home to the some of world's most loved snacking brands, including McVitie's, Ulker and GODIVA.
