Reliability Project Lead - Decatur, IL

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Job Title: Reliability Project Lead - Decatur, IL
Location: Decatur, IL, Midwest United States, USA

Company: Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM)
Industry Sector: Agribusiness
Industry Type: Input Retail, Cooperative and Related Crop Services
Job Type: Full Time

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Reliability Project Lead - Decatur, IL

Position Summary: The Reliability Project Leader is responsible for driving innovation, suggesting and implementing continuous improvements, and solving high-complexity problems through maintenance process analysis, failure analysis, Six Sigma projects, FMEA application, and other maintenance management tools. The role requires a deep understanding of maintenance routines to propose improvements that simplify these processes. He will oversee predictive and sensitive maintenance disciplines.

Position Responsibilities:

Ensure the implementation and execution of maintenance strategies.
Lead improvement projects in the maintenance area to enhance equipment reliability.
Innovate and solve chronic and high-complexity problems in maintenance to ensure equipment reliability and facility integrity.
Manage lubrication contracts, predictive maintenance analysis, and sensitive maintenance.
Coordinate cross-functional teams and facilitate root cause analysis meetings and FMEA studies.
Develop and implement maintenance strategies to increase equipment reliability.
Consult with equipment manufacturers, suppliers, external consultants, and operational professionals to bring solutions and innovations to the department.
Participate in engineering development discussions to align reliability plans with new project installations.
Proficient in control systems like Maximo or similar, and skilled in Office Suite. Familiar with failure analysis methodologies (Apollo, 5 Whys, Fishbone, etc.).
Communicate, present, and defend maintenance projects with senior leader and pears.

Position Requirements:

Education: Degree in Mechanical, Automation, Mechatronics, Electrical, Industrial, or Production Engineering. Post-graduate degree preferred.
Experience: Extensive experience over 7 years in maintenance practices, concepts, and applications .
Skills: Strong teamwork, leadership, interpersonal skills, initiative, creativity, results orientation, and problem-solving abilities.
Certifications: Relevant licenses and certifications as preferred.

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Job Post Date: 06/10/25