Reliability Specialist in Pekin, Illinois at Manufacturing Maintenance Solutions Inc

Reports to: Pekin Office
Starting Salary: Up to $80,000/year, depending on experience
Schedule: Full-Time
Travel: Regular travel to local customers and contract sites required
Requirements: Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required

MMS is seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Reliability Specialist to support reliability initiatives across multiple customer locations and business units. This role partners with site leadership, maintenance teams, and operational staff to improve equipment reliability, maintenance performance, and operational efficiency.

This is a hands-on role focused on problem-solving, process improvement, and driving operational success across multiple sites.

• Support reliability improvement efforts across multiple customer sites
• Partner with leadership to identify and implement operational improvements
• Drive projects focused on equipment reliability and maintenance performance
• Monitor KPIs, including downtime, MTBF, MTTR, PM effectiveness, and asset availability
• Facilitate root cause analysis and corrective actions
• Support operational and quality audits
• Strengthen preventive and predictive maintenance programs
• Standardize reliability practices and reporting across sites
• Prepare performance updates and improvement plans for leadership and customers

A typical day may include visiting local customer sites, reviewing maintenance data, supporting troubleshooting efforts, conducting audits, collaborating with site leadership, and helping implement process improvements that reduce downtime and improve operational performance.

• 5+ years of experience in reliability, maintenance, engineering, operations, or continuous improvement
• Strong knowledge of preventive and predictive maintenance, root cause analysis, and reliability practices
• Experience leading or supporting cross-functional teams
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Experience with CMMS/EAM systems and maintenance performance analysis
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

• Reliability, Maintenance, or Project Management certifications
• Experience with Power BI, Power Apps, SQL, or Python
• Multi-site or customer-facing operational experience

At MMS, we believe in investing in our employees and supporting both your personal and professional growth. Our benefits package is designed to help you succeed at work and at home.

• Paid Time Off & (10) Paid Holidays
• Medical Insurance with Multiple Plan Options
• Dental & Vision Insurance — 100% Company Paid
• Tuition Reimbursement after 6 months of employment
• 401(k) & Roth IRA Retirement Options
• Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP) after 6 months of employment — allowing you to share in the success and growth of the company
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Discounts on travel, electronics, entertainment, and more

At MMS, you’re more than an employee — you’re part of a team that values hard work, growth, and long-term success.

If you’re ready to help improve reliability, support operational excellence, and make an impact across multiple sites, we’d love to meet you.

MMS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees.