Director of Reliability and Maintenance - Fair Lawn New Jersey

Company: Kane Partners LLC
Location: Fair Lawn, New Jersey
Posted On: 02/07/2025

Join a dynamic and innovative paper manufacturing facility in Prospect Park, as a Director of Reliability. The individual should have a background in the paper industry to oversee the maintenance and reliability of our production equipment and facilities. This role is ideal for experienced professionals in the paper industry looking to lead a dedicated team in ensuring operational excellence and equipment reliability within a fast-paced environment. This a great opportunity to work in the paper industry for a leading paper company!

Make sure to read the full description below, and please apply immediately if you are confident you meet all the requirements.

Key Responsibilities

- As the Director of Engineering and Reliability, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the safe and efficient operation of our Engineering and Maintenance Departments, aligning with our company's strategic plan. This is a unique opportunity to lead in a technical capacity, focusing on process resolution and continuous improvement to enhance production, reduce costs, and achieve world-class reliability.

- This person must use a technical approach to lead all aspects of process resolution and continuous improvement toward the goals of improved production, production cost, and world-class reliability. Cost, usability, manageability, and maintainability must be kept in mind.

- Develops and maintains a maintenance program while exhibiting strong knowledge of paper and/or Pulp manufacturing insight.

- We are seeking A Director of Engineering and Reliability who can demonstrate exceptional leadership skills. Your ability to apply situational leadership, servant leadership, and create a compelling department vision will be crucial in this role.

- Drive improvements in production performance, cost efficiency, and equipment uptime.

- Manage budgets for maintenance repairs, capital expenditures, and energy use.

- Implement and champion continuous improvement initiatives.

- Monitor and report on key metrics, including project progress and energy consumption.

Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field.

- Proven track record of improving and prioritizing safety performance.

- Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and guide teams collaboratively.

- Skilled in managing multiple priorities and meeting challenging deadlines effectively.

- Capable of developing strategic plans to drive continuous improvement in business outcomes.

- Adept at analyzing problems and making timely decisions with minimal oversight.

- At least 5 years of experience in paper/pulp manufacturing and 10+ years in a leadership role.

Benefits

- Competitive salary and relocation assistance.

- Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and life insurance.

- 401(k) with matching contributions.

- Paid time off and other perks.

This is a full-time, in-person role offering an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a state-of-the-art facility. Apply now to bring your expertise to a leading paper manufacturing operation! More...

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