Reliability Manager

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About the role

The Reliability Manager provides strong leadership in building a high‑performing reliability and maintenance function. This role sets the direction for reliability strategy, leads teams to deliver safe and dependable plant performance, and drives a culture of continuous improvement. By balancing long‑term reliability goals with day‑to‑day operational needs, the Reliability Manager ensures full compliance with cGMP, safety, and regulatory standards while supporting consistent production results.

If you’d like, I can also make it more inspirational, more senior/executive‑level, or more people‑focused.

Your responsibilities

• Develop and deliver a structured Reliability and Maintenance strategy with clear KPIs and continuous improvement targets.
• Ensure all equipment is maintained to approved standards for safety, reliability, and regulatory compliance (cGMP).
• Monitor equipment performance (reliability, availability, capability) and lead improvement action plans.
• Lead and continuously improve reliability and maintenance systems, standards, and procedures.
• Ensure consistent maintenance practices across all shifts and departments.
• Manage annual Repair & Maintenance (R&M) budgets within approved limits.
• Identify when specialist or external support is required and ensure cost‑effective delivery.
• Ensure full compliance with company policies, health & safety, environmental, quality, and regulatory requirements.
• Promote strong communication and collaboration across all levels of the organization.
• Embed a strong continuous improvement culture within the Reliability team.
• Benchmark performance against best practices and implement improvements.

The experience we're looking for

• 10+ years in an FMCG manufacturing environment (pharma, healthcare, or food preferred).
• 10+ years in engineering leadership or management roles.
• Strong background in maintenance, engineering, and reliability practices. Working knowledge of cGMP, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and OHSAS 18001.
• Results‑driven and effective in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong problem solver with an innovative mindset.
• Proven problem‑solving skills using structured technical methodologies.
• Resilient, accountable, and able to see initiatives through to completion.
• Organized, detail‑oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Self‑motivated, adaptable, and committed to continuous improvement