Engineering and Reliability Manager-Processing

fairlife LLC is a Chicago-based nutrition company that creates great-tasting nutrition-rich and dairy products to nourish consumers.

With over $3B in annual retail sales fairlifes portfolio of delicious lactose-free real dairy products includes: fairlife ultra-filtered milk; Core Power High Protein Shakes a sports nutrition drink to support post-workout recovery; fairlife nutrition plan a nutrition shake to support the journey to better health.

A wholly owned subsidiary of The Coca-Cola company fairlife LLC has been recognized by both Fast Company and Nielsen for its industry leading innovation.

To learn more about fairlife and its complete line of products please visit .

job purpose:

The Engineering and Reliability Manager is responsible for the overall reliability of plant processing equipment. They will lead a technical team; driving improvements capital projects and engineered solutions for all plant processing equipment. With a detailed analytical and collaborative approach this individual will direct team activities targeted at reducing top losses. The Engineering and Reliability Manager will also partner with Operations Maintenance and Quality teams to provide technical direction and expertise.

responsibilities:

• Manage a technical team in a fast-paced dynamic environment.

• Own the 90-day plan projects and cadence

• Serve as a technical expert for plant processing equipment in all disciplines of engineering maintenance and production.

• Engineer and implement robust controls strategies and solutions to improve equipment reliability and production efficiency.

• Lead reliability routines and initiatives (root cause analysis breakdown analysis and MTBF analysis).

• Develop design and deploy predictive maintenance and situational awareness technologies.

• Collaborate with and provide guidance to Maintenance teams on preventative maintenance programs.

• Guide the planning and implementation of capital projects with engineers and project managers.

• Drive a culture of continuous improvement and innovation throughout the entire facility.

• Work with plant vendors to reverse engineer and source critical components.

• Provide technical support where necessary.

• Other duties as assigned.

skills/qualifications required:

• Professional positive organized and ability to collaborate with others.

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering (mechanical chemical or manufacturing) or equivalent experience.

• 10 years of related engineering and manufacturing experience.

• Proven team leader committed to fostering a culture of technical development and teamwork.

• Experienced project manager.

• Demonstrated ability to use tools strategies and data to solve complex technical issues.

• Hands-on experience with and solid technical understanding of processing equipment (PLCs instrumentation actuators valves pumps motors and mechanisms).

• Capacity to drive strategic growth through the training and development of technical personnel.

• Able to read interpret and update engineering schematics (mechanical P&ID and electrical).

• PLC programming experience a plus.

• Experience with CMMS software.

• Ability to handle ambiguity and work in a fast paced entrepreneurial environment.

• Food and Beverage experience is a plus specifically dairy processing.

working conditions and physical requirements:

• Able to work nights/weekends as business needs require

• Participate in on call rotation

• Able to stand for extended periods of time lift a minimum of 40 lbs. on an occasional basis and able to climb ladders and work at elevations of 75 feet

• Reaching/bending requirements able to reach and bend as needed

• Exposure to hazards Machinery confined spaces etc.

• Any other physical requirements

food safety requirements:

• Notify supervision of any repairs or adjustments that are required that may affect product quality or food safety.

• Understand observe and comply with the handling and usage of the color-coded container policy while in the Production Areas.

• Perform all duties necessary to meet Company Customer and/or Government requirements/standards as prioritized by the Company.

• Ability to initiate action to prevent the occurrence of nonconformities relating to Food Safety and the Quality of the product processes quality system or safety system.

• Identify and record any problems relating to Food Safety and the Quality of the ingredients processes quality system or safety system.

• Control further processing or delivery of nonconforming product in terms of Food Safety and Quality issues until the deficiency or unsatisfactory condition has been corrected.

• In the event of absence another employee with the same skill level will assume the duties and responsibilities as required.

how fairlife nourishes you:

At fairlife we believe in better and that includes how we support our people. We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits and wellbeing resources designed to support you physically emotionally socially and financially both in and out of work.

• Comprehensive medical dental and vision coverage effective day one!

• Supplemental health plans (hospital indemnity accident and critical illness insurance)

• Paid Time Off to recharge and support work-life balance

• Paid parental leave & adoption assistance (up to $10000)

• Parental support & family care benefits including childcare resources and lactation support

• 401(k) to support retirement planning with up to 9% in employer match

• Wellness reimbursement (up to $500 for qualified wellbeing expenses)

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for emotional wellbeing and work-life support

• Company-paid life insurance and short-term disability

• Employer HSA funding (for HDHP participants)

• Tuition reimbursement (up to $10000) and student loan repayment ($200/month)

• Learning & development programs to unlock your full potential

• Rewards & recognition matching gifts free product and Business Resource Groups

fairlifes nour!sh program is designed to meet you where you are supporting your individual wellbeing journey while enabling you to do your best work every day.

position location:Goodyear AZ

reports to: Director of Engineering

travel requirements:10%

exempt/nonexempt:exempt

fairlife LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis ofrace color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws. All qualified applicants and employees will be given equal opportunity. Selection decisions are based on job-related factors.

In addition to its nondiscrimination commitment the Company will also provide reasonable accommodation of qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would impose an undue hardship on the Company. If you have a disability and would like to request accommodation in order to apply for a position with us please email.

For Recruitment Agencies

At fairlife we manage the majority of our hiring internally through our dedicated Talent Acquisition team which is actively engaged in direct candidate sourcing. Most of our roles are filled through applications submitted via our careers site or through direct outreach by our team.