Reliability Engineering Manager

Our client is seeking a practical and proactive Reliability Engineering Manager who thrives in a factory-facing role. This position does not have direct reports, but it requires a strong leader who can coach, influence, and develop the engineering and production teams to embed best-in-class reliability practices. The Role The Reliability Engineering Manager will take ownership of asset reliability strategy across a site that operates largely manual processes. You will be responsible for improving equipment uptime, developing preventative maintenance systems, and driving a structured asset care approach. Working closely with Engineering, Production, and Site Leadership teams, you will act as the subject matter expert for reliability, supporting a culture shift towards proactive rather than reactive maintenance. Key Responsibilities * Develop and implement site-wide asset care and reliability strategies * Improve OEE and reduce downtime through structured root cause analysis * Coach engineers and operators on best practice maintenance and asset ownership * Embed preventative and predictive maintenance principles * Analyse breakdown trends and identify continuous improvement opportunities * Support capital projects with reliability input About You * Proven experience as a Reliability Engineering Manager or in a similar reliability-focused role within food manufacturing * Minimum 2 years’ experience in asset care systems and reliability strategy * Strong understanding of maintenance planning and continuous improvement tools * Comfortable working in a highly manual production environment * Hands-on, visible, and confident influencing cross-functional teams * Excellent problem-solving and coaching skills This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven Reliability Engineering Manager who wants to make a tangible impact on site performance without direct line management responsibility, while still playing a key leadership role through coaching and technical expertise