Area Reliability Technician (Willett)

Job: Area Reliability Technician

Shift: Days (7 am 3:30 pm)(Flexible to support other shifts as needed)

Location: Royal Canin (Fremont Ne)

Mars Petcare is seeking an Area Reliability Technician to join our exciting pet food business at a Fremont NE manufacturing plant. We focus on the unique needs of cats and dogs. Our obsession with detail allows us to deliver precise effective nutrition and help them become their magnificent best.

As part of our overall total compensation package Royal Canin offers a competitive benefits package to all associates: Medical Dental Vision & Life Insurance Short- & Long-Term Disability and 401k match. Associates are also immediately eligible (based on hire date) for up to three weeks of vacation 12 Paid Holidays per year Sick Pay Maternity & Parental Leave and annual bonus earning potential plus many other ancillary benefits not listed here.

The Area Reliability Techs role is to effectively and efficiently communicate facilitate coordinate and prioritize all maintenance activities within their area. This position requires working closely with other supply groups particularly Quality Safety and Operations to ensure consistent product quality productivity and safety. The Area Reliability Specialist will make assignments and monitor progress coordinate training schedule and develop Reliability and Operations Associates in their area of responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Active participation and leadership in CP meetings as dictated by MSE obligations.
• Oversee the coordination of Planned Stops in the assigned area.
• Owns identification and alignment with stakeholders concerning maintenance resources to execute planned stops BDE process including execution of corrective action across areas of assigned responsibility.
• Spokesperson for the maintenance group during all DMS discussions.
• Technical expert in the assigned area including mechanical electrical and control systems and a thorough understanding of the process.
• Responsible for leading a team that supports the site in consistently meeting or exceeding safety quality environmental regulatory financial and product supply goals.
• Drives results in Planned and Unplanned Downtime and owns:
• Maintain & Repair costs for line
• % Planned Maintenance and PM compliance.
• Breakdown reduction
• Technical expert of related equipment that teaches coaches and assesses technicians and operators on this equipment.
• Perform all the duties of a senior mechanical/electrical technician at the highest levels of technical proficiency.
• Owns Abnormality Handling DMS
• Participates in the development and owns portions of the Lines 90-day loss-elimination plans.
• Support and/or Represent the maintenance team in the daily FMOS meetings. Provides performance data for selected machines and effectively communicates action plans and completed work.
• SME directly responsible for building Reliability and Operations Associates capability to work autonomously and resolve.
• Accountable and Responsible for all Reliability tasks as needed to support projects in assigned area

Education & Professional Qualifications

Minimum:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Preferred:

• Associates degree in a technical discipline preferably in Industrial Maintenance/Technology.
• Physical Requirements:
• Frequent lifting/carrying (10-50 lbs.).
• Frequent pushing/pulling (50-200 lbs.).
• Frequent handling/gripping/bending/stooping.
• Ability to work at elevated heights off a ladder or platform climb stairs leaning over equipment.
• Ability to stand and / or work on feet for extended periods (minimum eight hours in one shift).

Knowledge / Experience

Minimum:

• Demonstrated experience in leading change and situational leadership.
• Clear ability to relate to and motivate people and effectively train.
• Outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Proficient in MS Office and SAP.

Preferred:

• Experience operating within a formalized Continuous Improvement Environment (MSE TPM Lean Manufacturing).
• 3 years of manufacturing experience in a technical capacity in maintenance controls electrical or mechanical

About Mars Incorporated

Mars is a family-owned business with over a century of history making diverse products and offering services for people and the pets people love. With almost $35 billion in sales the company is a global business that produces some of the worlds best-loved brands: M&Ms SNICKERS TWIX MILKY WAY DOVE PEDIGREE ROYAL CANIN WHISKAS EXTRA ORBIT 5 SKITTLES UNCLE BENS MARS DRINKS and COCOAVIA. Mars also provides veterinary health services that include BANFIELD Pet Hospitals Blue Pearl VCA and Pet Partners. Headquartered in McLean VA Mars operates in more than 80 countries. The Mars Five Principles Quality Responsibility Mutuality Efficiency and Freedom inspire its more than 100000 Associates to create value for all its partners and deliver growth they are proud of every day.