Manufacturing Reliability Director
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Job Summary
Lead the transformation. Reinvent reliability. Deliver measurable impact.
Are you a proven reliability leader who thrives in complex manufacturing environments and knows how to turn systems into best-in-class operations Were looking for a Director of Manufacturing Reliability to be the face of reliability across our organization someone who balances deep technical expertise with exceptional influence communication and leadership to drive lasting results.
We are at a pivotal moment. This role is designed to reinvigorate reliability performance across a large multi-site vertically integrated manufacturing network. You will lead the strategy build capability and execute initiatives that fundamentally reshape how we manage assets prevent failures and optimize operations.
What Youll Own...
- Serve as the enterprise leader and visionary for reliability
- Lead and develop a corporate reliability engineering team and center of excellence
- Drive the deployment of Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) across all sites
- Build and scale preventive predictive and autonomous maintenance programs
- Transform maintenance workflows using CMMS/SAP and advanced analytics
- Partner with plant leaders to assess readiness elevate capability and deliver measurable improvement plans
- Lead root cause analysis (RCA) FMEA and asset lifecycle strategies
- Establish standardized processes KPIs and governance across locations
- Influence and communicate at all levelsincluding executive leadership and board-level updates
- Champion a culture of data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement
What Success Looks Like...
- Increased uptime reliability and throughput across sites
- Reduced unplanned downtime and maintenance costs
- Strong adoption of standardized reliability practices
- A more capable engaged and accountable reliability organization
Who You Are...
Youre a strategic change agent who doesnt rely on authority alone you bring people with you. You know how toblend technical rigor with influence and persuasion to drive real change.
- 10 years in manufacturing reliability or maintenance leadership
- Bachelors degree with an emphasis in engineering or related field of study
- Experience in multi-site manufacturing organizations
- Strong background inCMMS/SAP and reliability analytics
- Industry experience in:
- Plastics (extrusion thermoforming injection/blow moldingPaper/paper converting)
- Collaborative leader who earns trust through transparency credibility and follow-through
- Demonstrated extensive experience in applying and optimizing reliability fundamentals and maintenance workflow processes
- Advanced understanding and experience with Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) programs and principles
- Proven experience developing and implementing Preventative Maintenance (PM) programs
- Demonstrated experience in Root Cause Analysis (RCA) Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and maintenance work process optimization
- Experience applying Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and (FMEA)
- Experience with predictive maintenance technologies and data analytics
- Experience leading cross-functional teams and influencing without direct authority
- Strong change management skills that drive getting results generating cross-functional support for initiatives and organizational actions
- Ability to operate effectively in a large matrix organization taking the needs of multiple functional areas and locations into consideration when formulating communicating and executing plans
- Skilled translator between technical and operational teams; able to simplify complexity and drive focus on outcomes
- Passionate about building capability and helping teams deliver better results
Preferred Skills and Qualifications...
- Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP) or equivalent reliability certification
- Certifications in Predictive Maintenance Technologies
Role Structure & Travel...
- Preferred Location: Mason MI
- Remote role (U.S. based) - This position is available as a remote role in one of our approved locations*
- Travel: Up to 80% (domestic & international)
- Regular on-site engagement at our production locations
*Dart is unable to employ those who currently live in and expect to work out of any of the following U.S. states: Alaska Arizona Colorado Connecticut Montana New Mexico North Dakota Oregon Rhode Island Virginia West Virginia and Wisconsin however relocation assistance to the Mason MI area may be considered in lieu of full-time remote work. This list is subject to change at Darts discretion.
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Overview: Dart makes everyday products that give people the freedom to enjoy the food & drinks they love wherever they are. From to-go containers and dinnerware to tamper-evident food packaging and even the red SOLO cup Dart products have been keeping people on the go and having fun for 65 years. Were a family-owned family-focused company of 12000 employees united by a shared set of values and dedicated to providing exceptional customer service. Headquartered in Mason MI with 30 locations in three countries were proud of our ability to innovate manufacture and lead the way with each new generation of quality products.
Benefits: Dart Container full-time employees enjoy great benefits including medical dental vision life insurance 401(k) with company matching contributions paid vacation paid holidays short-term disability tuition assistance product discounts and more.
Dart Container is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are subject to a drug test (excluding THC*/marijuana/cannabis) and background check at the time of offer.
*THC testing ONLY when such testing is required by law.
Dart Container is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all candidates for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age sexual orientation gender identity disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
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