Reliability Manager

We are working on behalf of a well established FMCG manufacturer in Edinburgh, who are looking to appoint a Reliability Manager to join their site leadership team.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced engineering or reliability professional to take ownership of reliability strategy across a busy, fast paced manufacturing site. You will lead a team of reliability technicians and a planner, working closely with the Engineering Manager to improve equipment performance, reduce downtime and build a strong culture of continuous improvement.

What you will be doing

• Take responsibility for the site's overall reliability performance, including breakdown frequency, repair times, planned maintenance compliance and equipment availability
• Lead investigations into equipment failures, making sure the real cause is found and properly fixed rather than just patched up
• Manage and develop the maintenance system used across the site, ensuring planned maintenance is carried out on time and the data is used properly
• Assess which assets are most critical to the business and help shape future investment decisions
• Lead, coach and develop your team, setting clear objectives and supporting their growth

What we are looking for

• Experience leading and developing engineering or maintenance teams, ideally within FMCG or another fast paced manufacturing environment
• A solid track record improving equipment reliability and reducing downtime
• A good understanding of root cause investigation techniques
• Experience using a computerised maintenance management system
• Some exposure to predictive maintenance methods such as vibration analysis or thermography
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to work closely with people across the site at all levels

Why apply

This is a hands on leadership role with real scope to shape how reliability is managed on site. You will be joining a strong, established engineering team and will have the backing of senior leadership to make meaningful improvements.

This role is being handled confidentially. For a full job description and to discuss in confidence, please get in touch.

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