Reliability Program Manager - North America

The CompanyImerys is the world’s leading supplier of mineral-based specialty solutions for the industry with €3.6 billion in revenue and 12,400 employees in 40 countries in 2024. The Group offers high value-added and functional solutions to a wide range of industries and fast-growing markets such as solutions for the energy transition and sustainable construction, as well as natural solutions for consumer goods. Imerys draws on its understanding of applications, technological knowledge, and expertise in material science to deliver solutions which contribute essential properties to customers’ products and their performance. As part of its commitment to responsible development, Imerys promotes environmentally friendly products and processes in addition to supporting its customers in their decarbonization efforts.Imerys is listed on Euronext Paris (France) with the ticker symbol NK.PA.

The PositionReliability Program Manager - North America

Job Summary

Reliability Program Manager, North America

Transform Asset Management Across Multiple Sites

Location: Roswell, GA or major sites in Alabama/Georgia (Remote work will be considered)

Travel: Approximately 50% (varies based on location)

Who We Are

We are a leader in the Performance Minerals industry with a commitment to operational excellence. Our North American operations are seeking a strategic Reliability Program Manager to take our asset management program to the next level. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact across multiple sites while working with a diverse team of technical professionals.

The Opportunity

As our Reliability Program Manager, you'll report directly to the Industrial Support Director for Performance Minerals North America. You'll lead a team of technical professionals spanning multiple engineering disciplines and be responsible for developing, implementing, and scaling reliability programs across our North American operations.

This is a strategic role focused on building and scaling maintenance reliability systems—not a maintenance manager position. You'll work collaboratively with site champions to establish best practices, analyze performance data, and drive continuous improvement in our asset management approach.

Key Responsibilities

• Program Development & Implementation: Establish preventive and predictive maintenance programs for critical equipment across multiple sites, including oil analysis, vibration monitoring, thermographic analysis, and more

• Strategic Asset Management: Partner with site champions to implement replacement analysis programs for capital equipment based on asset condition, business risk, and cost

• Failure Analysis Leadership: Develop and manage root cause failure analysis programs for significant equipment breakdowns and chronic maintenance issues

• Performance Analytics: Establish reliability KPIs using multiple data sources to track equipment availability, identify underperforming assets, and pursue improvement opportunities

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Represent Operations in technical projects including control system upgrades, data historian rollouts, and condition-based maintenance initiatives

• Knowledge Sharing: Network with other reliability professionals across regions to leverage best practices and lessons learned

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or Chemical Engineering

• 10+ years of experience in maintenance and/or reliability engineering in heavy industrial settings (mining, manufacturing, oil/gas, cement, chemicals, steel, power generation)

• Proven experience implementing and scaling reliability programs across multiple sites or within a large complex facility

• Deep knowledge of reliability engineering principles and risk-based methodologies

• Extensive experience with common industrial equipment (motors, gearboxes, pumps, blowers, conveyors, etc.)

• Experience managing technical teams and facilitating cross-functional collaboration

• Outstanding communication skills with the ability to effectively engage stakeholders from the shop floor to the boardroom

Preferred

• Knowledge of mineral processing and specialty equipment

• Experience with SAP S4/HANA or similar CMMS systems

• Certifications such as CMRP or CRL

• Familiarity with RCM, RAM Analysis, RCFA, and FMECA methodologies

• Lean Six Sigma training or certification

• Experience with plant automation systems

What Makes You Successful in This Role

• Strategic outlook and long-term planning ability

• Experience scaling programs across multiple sites or large geographical areas

• Self-starter mentality with exceptional interpersonal skills

• Collaborative approach that values input from site teams

• Strong analytical mindset coupled with practical implementation skills

• Commitment to continuous improvement and positive change management

What We Offer

• Opportunity to lead strategic reliability initiatives across North America

• Relocation assistance available

• Collaborative work environment with exposure to senior leadership

• Career growth in a global organization

• Competitive compensation and benefits package

This role requires approximately 50% travel, predominantly within the United States. Travel requirements may vary based on candidate location.

Position TypeFull time

and

Permanent

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