Brantford, Ontario, Canada Employment USD 110,000 - 160,000 Yearly

Ferrero Group is hiring a Reliability Manager

About the Role

Ferrero Group is hiring a Reliability Manager to safeguard the value and reliability of our manufacturing equipment and assets. In this role, you will develop, implement, and continuously improve maintenance policies while supporting engineering and capital projects. You will also play a key role in contributing to the evolution of global maintenance processes.

What You'll Do

  • Support development and management of maintenance and investment budgets, including cost impact analysis
  • Manage asset capitalization and depreciation in collaboration with Finance
  • Contribute to maintenance strategic planning, including a 5-year maintenance roadmap
  • Lead regular maintenance reviews covering KPIs, breakdown analysis, PM effectiveness, and planning performance
  • Define and maintain maintenance policies, KPIs, and data collection methods
  • Analyze equipment performance and failure data to drive improvements
  • Establish equipment hierarchy, breakdown logic, and cost center structure
  • Ensure accurate management and digital archiving of technical documentation
  • Support development of autonomous maintenance programs
  • Support maintenance planning and scheduling based on line availability
  • Share best maintenance practices and support updates to PM and predictive strategies
  • Collaborate with reliability teams to define corrective and preventive actions
  • Analyze and recommend predictive maintenance strategies for the plant
  • Lead and support key maintenance initiatives (e.g., FOX 2.0, OEE/OAE deployment, Group standards)
  • Support implementation of new maintenance tools, software, and SAP PM systems
  • Participate in global maintenance initiatives and standard-setting activities
  • Ensure maintenance activities comply with quality, food safety, and environmental standards
  • Verify completion of all critical PMs related to quality, food safety, and environmental requirements

What We're Looking For

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field
  • 5+ years of experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
  • Strong technical background in maintenance, engineering, and reliability
  • Experience with Lean methodologies and cross-functional collaboration
  • Strong leadership, analytical, and problem-solving skills
  • Knowledge of GMP, HACCP, SAP, AutoCAD, and MS Office
  • Solid understanding of budgeting, asset management, and depreciation

Technical Stack

  • SAP
  • AutoCAD
  • MS Office

Benefits & Compensation

  • Compensation: $110,000 - $160,000 annually
  • Health insurance
  • Retirement plans
  • Paid time off

Ferrero is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture in which all employees feel welcomed and appreciated and have the same opportunities.

Required Skills
SAPAutoCADMS OfficeLean MethodologiesCross-functional CollaborationMaintenanceEngineeringReliabilityLeadershipAnalytical SkillsProblem Solving
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Ferrero Group

Ferrero is one of the world’s largest sweet-packaged food companies, with many iconic brands sold in countries all over the world.

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Job Details
Department Engineering
Category other
Posted 14 days ago