Reliability Specialist

Reliability Specialist

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Woodgrain is one of the top millwork operations in the world, with locations throughout the United States and Chile. With 70 years of quality manufacturing craftsmanship and service, Woodgrain is a top producer of mouldings, doors, and windows, as well as a premier distributor of specialty building products. Woodgrain Inc. is headquartered in Fruitland, Idaho with six divisions and over 45 manufacturing and warehouse facilities in the United States and South America. Since 1954, Woodgrain is proud to be family owned and operated.

The Reliability Specialist plans and leads the daily activities of the Maintenance Department in the areas of Safety, Quality, and Maintenance Reliability. This individual oversees the installation, repair and upkeep of Woodgrain property, including machines, mechanical systems, buildings and other structures. This requires both a focus on leadership as well as the full utilization of information, procedures and methods to positively impact the materials, machines, internal and external customers of the facility. This position is designed to identify slow running as well as reducing downtime maximizing machine center reliability. The Reliability Specialist represents all Woodgrain Values in a positive way, and strongly exemplifies the values of Continuous Improvement and Safety.

Essential Duties:

• Safety: Ensure the safety and well-being of all employees in the manufacturing facility. Identify areas where safety issues could arise and take measures to proactively address the concerns. Participate in weekly, monthly, semi-annual and annual safety and environmental audits. Actively participate on the plant's Safety Committee. Monitor and ensure compliance with regulatory agencies (OSHA, DEQ, EPA, etc.) including all necessary documentation.
• Continuous Improvement: Actively pursue measures to reduce downtime on production equipment. Identify opportunities and take measures to reduce waste and eliminate manufacturing issues. Coordinate initiatives to reduce operating costs to include root cause analysis. Attend workshops to enhance industry knowledge and the capabilities of the plant.
• Organization / Task Management: Completes tasks in a timely and organized fashion. Work with the maintenance staff to develop a Reliability Based program to proactively address equipment issues. Plan, schedule and monitor the timely completion of maintenance work orders. Manage the critical spare parts inventory. Develop and maintain Work Order process.
• Team Management: Actively supervise maintenance employees in the everyday coordination, execution and planning of maintenance efforts. Instill a TEAM concept in the work place. Train and develop highly effective employees, facilitate changes in working conditions and equipment.
• Communication and Conduct: Maintain a good working relationship with the plant management, supervisory staff and hourly employees. Continually communicate in a positive manner. Conduct oneself in a manner that is reflective of the Company's policies. Coordinate with Corporate Engineering on the planning, implementation, and installation of capital projects.

Knowledge: Education / Experience / Certification

• 5 years of maintenance leadership experience; preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in preventive and predictive maintenance methods.
• Experience in Project Management.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong mechanical knowledge of manufacturing process.
• Demonstrated project management, planning, and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated skills in the areas of electrical, PLC, and computer-controlled equipment.
• Ability to work with all levels of an organization
• Ability to relate and positively interact with team members.
• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated skills in planning, implementing, negotiating, monitoring, and reporting.
• Ability to think critically; considering the big picture of operation.
• Detail oriented and work accuracy focus.
• Knowledge of computerized maintenance and inventory control systems processes in SAP, or similar ERP.
• Working knowledge of CAD software.

Summary of Company Benefits:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 401(k) with a Company Match
• Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D
• Employer Paid Long-Term & Short-Term Disability
• Voluntary Supplemental Hospital and Accident Plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• 8 Company Paid Holidays & 1 Floating Holiday
• Paid Time Off (PTO)

Woodgrain is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.