Director of Reliability

James Hardie is the industry leader in exterior home and outdoor living solutions, with a portfolio that includes fiber cement, fiber gypsum, composite and PVC decking and railing products. Our family of trusted brands includes Hardie®, TimberTech®, AZEK® Exteriors, Versatex®, fermacell®, and StruXure®. With over 8,000 employees and our U.S. operating entities headquartered in Chicago, we boast 31 operating sites, 6 recycling facilities, and 6 research and development centers globally. Powered by a dynamic workforce, we’re united by our purpose of Building a Better Future for All™ through sustainable innovation, a Zero Harm culture, and a commitment to empowering our people and communities. For more information, visit Location: Chicago, IL; Tacoma, WA; Plant City, FL; Cleburne, TX; or Pulaski, VA strongly preferred Travel: 50% to our manufacturing locations (2 weeks per month on average) As the Director of Maintenance Reliability, you will lead the strategic transformation of maintenance and reliability practices across our manufacturing network. You will be responsible for embedding a culture of operational excellence, safety, and long-term asset stewardship. This role will drive the adoption of predictive and preventive maintenance strategies, standardize best practices, and ensure alignment with enterprise goals such as HMOS. You will also play a key role in capital project planning, talent development, and cross-functional collaboration to enhance equipment performance and reduce downtime. What You’ll Do: Lead network-wide Maintenance Strategy: Implement RCM and TPM to boost asset reliability and cost efficiency through tailored maintenance plans. Drive Long-Term Planning: Oversee multi-year outage planning, manage major repair budgets, and standardize maintenance practices across all facilities. Use Data to Improve Performance: Leverage analytics and supplier input to increase MTBF and ensure consistent reliability execution across sites. Support Capital Projects: Approve equipment specs, embed reliability tools in new assets, and lead training for smooth system integration. Champion Improvement & Leadership: Promote a service-oriented maintenance culture, enhance OEE, and mentor diverse teams aligned with safety and lean (HMOS) standards. What You’ll Bring: Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field required 10 or more years of experience in maintenance reliability required 5+ years of leadership experience required Multi-site maintenance and reliability strategy execution Experience in engineering and manufacturing of highly engineered products in an industrial sector Experience implementing Reliability Centered Maintenance and Total Productive Maintenance Experience in leading maintenance reliability teams Experience in Lean Manufacturing preferred What You’ll Receive: As of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current pay scale for this position is $180,000 to $200,000. Placement in the range depends on several factors such as experience, skills, geography and internal equity and may change over time. This position qualifies for benefits and you will be eligible to participate in a bonus plan. At James Hardie, we recognize that our success depends on our people. We've worked hard to build a generous and competitive benefits program that demonstrates our commitment to our employees. Compensation: competitive salary and bonus eligibility Insurance: day-one health coverage medical, dental, vision, life insurance Paid Time Off: vacation and company holidays Retirement: 401(k) with 6% match Investments: Employee Stock Purchase plan (ESP) Work-Life Balance: parental leave, wellness programs Purpose. Impact. Community: Sustainability Initiatives | James Hardie James Hardie Building Products Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, veteran's status, marital status, pregnancy, disability, or any other basis protected by law. James Hardie will comply with any applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits, including, but not limited to providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, in accordance with its plans and policies. The position responsibilities outlined above are in no way to be construed as all encompassing. Other duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may be required and/or assigned as necessary.