Reliability Manager

Job Description The Judge Group is seeking a Reliability Manager for a company located in the Rochester NY area. Title: Reliability Manager Location: Rochester, NY Area Salary: $110,000 - $130,000 Relocation: YES Responsibilities Lead and mentor a team of maintenance associates, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. Champion Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) initiatives to drive reliability, reduce downtime, and improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE). Develop and implement strategic reliability programs aligned with TPM pillars such as autonomous maintenance, planned maintenance, and early equipment management. Conduct thorough root cause analyses on equipment failures and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence. Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, and the Maintenance Support Group to optimize preventive maintenance (PM) programs and maximize planned downtime utilization. Strategically manage spare parts inventory to support uptime and minimize unplanned outages. Support and advance the Henkel Production System (HPS), integrating TPM and lean manufacturing principles into daily operations. Identify risks and opportunities for equipment performance improvement and lead cross-functional teams to implement effective solutions. Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards in all maintenance activities. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in a technical field or equivalent hands-on experience in manufacturing maintenance. 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in high speed manufacturing Demonstrated experience implementing and sustaining TPM programs CMMS