At Kruger Products we have a shared vision for greatness. We manufacture some of North America’s most popular tissue brands - Cashmere®, Purex®, Scotties®, SpongeTowels®, Bonterra®, White Cloud®, as well as products for use away from home.
We are leaders in our industry, leaders in our communities, and leaders in sustainability. Our headquarters is in Mississauga, ON, and we proudly have nearly 3,000 employees across North America, including 10 manufacturing plants in Quebec, British Columbia, Ontario, and Tennessee.
Kruger Products is investing in our manufacturing facilities with the latest technology. As an industry leader in this space, we are pushing innovation through Operational Excellence and the integration of digital & automation solutions. We also continue to invest in ways to further our commitment to a culture of health and safety - for everyone, by everyone, and in everything we do.

As a Reliability Lead, you'll be the driving force behind our mill's operational excellence. You are responsible for managing the preventative and predictive maintenance programs to maximize the availability and reliability of the mill’s assets while producing products in the most cost-effective manner. Join us and be a key player in our mission to achieve unparalleled efficiency and reliability!

What you can expect…

• Work closely with Operations, Maintenance, and Engineering to identify root causes and improve overall equipment efficiency
• Drive reliability improvements by developing cost-effective solutions for paper machine and converting equipment
• Support maintenance strategies through failure analysis, preventive/predictive techniques, and continuous optimization
• Manage key reliability programs (lubrication, vibration monitoring) and ensure their effectiveness
• Define and maintain inspection and testing strategies for equipment performance
• Support skill development of Maintenance Technicians in reliability best practices
• Contribute to equipment installation/start-up and maintain data integrity in SAP
• Optimize spare parts management to minimize downtime
• Ensure work is properly scoped, prioritized, and ready for scheduling
• Troubleshoot equipment issues impacting safety, quality, or performance
• Coordinate technical support during breakdowns
• Support capital and maintenance projects, from approval to execution
• Provide operational support as needed, including escalation coverage

What We Expect...

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Minimum 3-5 years’ work experience in technical and industrial manufacturing/reliability engineering assignments; or 1-2 years’ work experience in conjunction with formal Reliability Training/Education
• Working knowledge of preventative maintenance and reliability improvement programs, including root cause failure analysis
• Experience in troubleshooting mechanical drive systems, general machine design, engineering calculations, packaging equipment and manufacturing support equipment
• Ability to read and understand machine drawings and/or schematic diagrams

Whats In It For You...
At Kruger Products, we see greatness in everyone and what they bring to the organization. Which is why we monitor the marketplace to ensure our compensation packages remain competitive. The starting range for this role is $78,000 to $104,000 or higher, depending on your experience. Our pay philosophy is to attract the best talent at the best pay while offering real opportunities for career advancement. When you contribute ideas that make us better, we recognize that. Compensation is more than just salary. Here’s what else we offer:

• Customizable benefits programs to fit your lifestyle
• $150 annual Personal Wellness credit
• Performance-based bonus program
• Employee and Family Assistance program
• Vacation eligibility recognizing previous years of experience
• Prepare for your future with a defined contribution retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement and assistance to help further your growth

Our mission is to make everyday life more comfortable. Together we bring this mission to life. As an ever-evolving business, there are always exciting new challenges, diverse career paths, and opportunities to innovate. Be part of a recognized employer – Greater Toronto Top Employer since 2013, Deloitte’s Best Managed Companies since 2018, and Forbes Best Employers in Canada.

Join Kruger Products and Expect to do Something Great.

We would like to thank all applicants for their interest in Kruger Products. Only selected candidates will be invited to an interview.

Kruger Products is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under KP’s Accessibility Policy and Multi-Year Accessibility Plan - 1.04.33. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.