Ecolab is seeking a Reliability Manager II to support our plant operations team. As a Reliability Manager II, you will lead and develop a high-performing maintenance organization, ensuring safe, reliable, and cost-effective operations. You will partner closely with the Plant Manager and cross-functional teams to optimize equipment performance, drive continuous improvement, and ensure efficient use of labor and materials within budget.

What’s in it For You:

• Opportunity to lead a critical function that directly impacts plant reliability and operational success

• Exposure to cross-functional collaboration with engineering, operations, and leadership teams

• Ability to build and develop a strong maintenance team while driving process improvements

• Competitive compensation and benefits package with advancement opportunities

• Work in a safety-first, innovation-driven culture with a global industry leader

What You Will Do:

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of maintenance technicians to achieve plant performance goals

• Plan, schedule, and prioritize maintenance activities to maximize equipment uptime and productivity

• Manage and optimize the maintenance labor budget and material spend to ensure cost-effective operations

• Develop and track maintenance budgets, forecasts, and KPIs to support operational targets

• Ensure compliance with safety regulations, company policies, and maintenance best practices

• Implement preventive and predictive maintenance programs to improve asset reliability

• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to troubleshoot issues and drive root cause analysis

• Oversee contractors, consultants, and project work as required based on plant size and scope

• Adapt departmental plans and priorities to address resource constraints and operational challenges

• Serve as a subject matter resource for maintenance strategies, systems, and continuous improvement initiatives

Position Details (Location & Work Schedule):

• Location: Plant-based role (on-site)

• Work Schedule: Standard business hours with flexibility to support plant operations, including off-hours as needed

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or relevant experience in Engineering, Maintenance, or a related field

• 5+ years of experience in a supervisory or management role within an industrial environment

• Multi-trade maintenance background (mechanical, electrical, etc.)

• Proven ability to manage budgets, resources, and maintenance operations effectively

• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills

• Ability to work independently with minimal guidance and make decisions aligned with business objectives

• Expert in PLC programming, VFD systems, and Allen‑Bradley controls, with strong troubleshooting capabilities

Preferred Qualifications:

• 7+ years of supervisory or management experience in an industrial setting (Global Operations standard)

• 5+ years of experience in an engineering or reliability discipline (for Reliability-focused roles)

• Experience implementing reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) or predictive maintenance programs

• Experience managing large teams, contractors, and capital or maintenance projects

Benefits 

Ecolab strives to provide comprehensive and market-competitive benefits to meet the needs of our associates and their families. Click here to see our benefits. 

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