Sr Maintenance Reliability Engineer Lead

DescriptionThe Senior Maintenance Reliability Engineer Lead is responsible for driving maintenance excellence across Sabert’s plants through the execution of onsite projects and reliability initiatives. This role is hands-on and ideal for an individual who thrives on a boots-on-the-ground approach, actively engaging with plant leaders and maintenance teams to improve reliability, preventive maintenance, and equipment uptime. The focus of this role is to continuously enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of maintenance functions, enabling sustainable operations while supporting equipment upgrades, new installations, and continuous improvement strategies.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesReliability & Maintenance ExecutionLead onsite reliability and maintenance projects that directly impact equipment performance, effectiveness, and longevity.Partner with plant maintenance leaders to develop and implement standardized work practices for equipment installation, PM programs, and emergency repairs.Provide technical expertise and hands-on guidance on new equipment installations to ensure reliability is built in from the start.Ensure compliance with established maintenance systems, processes, and procedures across all facilities.Facilitate proactive in-person knowledge sharing and implementation of innovative maintenance strategies to reduce downtime and extend equipment life.Implement cost-savings initiatives and support Six Sigma and Lean projects targeting efficiency and reliability goals.Spare Parts & Asset OptimizationOversee centralized purchasing and utilization of high-value spare parts to reduce costs and optimize availability.Standardized processes to repurpose, sell, or dispose of unused equipment across the network efficiently.Reporting, Metrics & SystemsDefine, track, and communicating key maintenance performance metrics (leading and lagging indicators).Leadership & Team DevelopmentProvide functional oversight, coaching, and hands-on support to plant maintenance teams.Serve as interim maintenance leader at any site as needed.Partner with HR and technical training teams to implement consistent development, certification, and apprenticeship programs for maintenance staff.Mentor and develop maintenance leaders across the network to strengthen succession planning.Required Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesStrong project management skills with experience leading complex equipment installations and reliability initiatives.Hands-on technician mindset: comfortable troubleshooting equipment and supporting teams on the shop floor.Deep understanding of industrial maintenance processes and equipment, preferably in plastics manufacturing (extrusion and thermoforming experience a plus).Green Belt Six Sigma certification required; Black Belt preferred.Ability to thrive in a collaborative, matrixed organization and effectively influence across all levels of the business.Travel required up to 60%Education & ExperienceBachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, or reliability Engineering (or related field).10+ years of maintenance, engineering and reliability experience within manufacturing, preferably in multi-site organizations.Strong background in Preventive Maintenance systems; SAP PM experience strongly preferred.Proven track record of executing technical projects and leading cross-functional teams.RequirementsWhat makes Sabert a great place to work:Pay, benefits and more.Sabert is eager to attract the best, so we offer competitive compensation and a generous benefits package, including full health insurance (medical, dental and vision), 401(k), life insurance, disability and more. To learn more about our benefits click here.Learn More About Sabert:We are a leading global manufacturer of innovative food packaging products and solutions. The company was founded in 1983 grounded in the purpose of reinventing food packaging to nourish and protect our world. Today we design, manufacture, and distribute a wide spectrum of packaging solutions for food distributors, restaurants & caterers, grocery stores, national food chains and consumer entertaining.Want more insight on what it’s like to work for Sabert? Click here to hear directly from our employees and learn more about our Company’s mission.We’re committed to providing reasonable accommodation for applicants with special needs or disabilities during our recruiting process, to learn more about accommodations please call View phone number on click.appcast.io or email View email address on click.appcast.io for assistance. Please do not send resumes to the above email address, applications submitted via email will not be considered unless specifically invited to do so.Sabert Corporation is an equal employment opportunity employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ancestry, marital status, being a qualified individual with a disability, protected veteran status, political belief or activity, or any other basis prohibited by law or regulation. Applicants must be currently authorized to work legally in the United States for Sabert. Sabert will not commence an employment-based immigration case to fill this open positionEmployee Type: Exempt FT