Job Description
Foods you love. Brands you trust. And a career that empowers you to grow.
At Nestlé USA, we’re all working towards the same goal – to delight and deliver for our consumers. With a rich portfolio of beloved brands, including DiGiorno, Toll House, and Coffee mate, in 97% of U.S. households, we have a unique opportunity – and responsibility – to be there for every moment in our consumers’ lives.
Joining Nestlé means becoming part of an inclusive workplace that inspires innovation, encourages strategic thinking and creativity, and celebrates your achievements. No matter where you work within the organization, you are empowered to challenge the status quo, embrace risk-taking, and pioneer new ideas. Our supportive and collaborative environment encourages bold ambitions and continuous learning so that everyone can grow and thrive.
This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship. Position Summary:
As a Maintenance Manager, you will lead maintenance efforts across manufacturing and operational areas to ensure equipment reliability and peak performance. You’ll take ownership of reducing unplanned downtime, optimizing asset utilization, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. Your leadership will be key in fostering a proactive maintenance culture that supports safety, efficiency, and long-term operational success.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Ensure the implementation of Maintenance & Improvement (M&I) as outlined in the Nestlé Maintenance Strategy with the Nestle Continuous Excellence (NCE) approach and supported by a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) called Asset Maintenance Management (AMM)
- Ensure Factory Maintenance jobs are executed in accordance with the highest Nestlé standards of engineering integrity, product quality, safety and environmental protection.
- Monitor plant and equipment to ensure optimal operation and reduction of planned and unplanned downtime.
- Liaise with Production, Quality and Engineering on a daily basis to resolve technical and/or operational issues.
- Ensure the implementation of the Nestlé Maintenance Strategy.
- Facilitate the Nestle Continuous Excellence approach by supporting and coordinating teams and their studies.
- Ensure implementation of Asset Maintenance Management as Factory Maintenance System:
- Technical Stores Management
- Scheduled Work Order Management and Labor Hour allocation
- Equipment Bill of Material (BOM)
- Manage the implementation of Maintenance Best Practices
- Optimize Predictive Maintenance technologies (Condition Monitoring and inspections) to minimize unplanned downtime
- Utilize Planned Downtime for Scheduled and Condition-Based Maintenance with Work Orders
- Job Planning, Material and Services Planning
- Equipment history, damage code and root cause analysis
- Support functional expertise in decentralization of routine maintenance activities
- Ensure the technical integrity and availability of equipment complies with Nestle and regulatory requirements including:
- Nestlé Engineering Excellence (NEE)
- Employee Health and Safety
- Energy (NEMT) and Environmental Protection
- Asset Maintenance Management (AMM)
- Manufacturing Execution System (MES)
- Nestlé Quality System (NQS)
- Hygienic Engineering
- Food Safety
- Nestlé Good Manufacturing Practice
- HACCP
- Quality Monitoring Scheme
Position Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, preferably Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
- 5+ years of proven maintenance leadership experience at a managerial level
Preferred:
- Experience on factory maintenance and process engineering.
- Experience on Procomac Filler machines on low acid canned food application.
- Proven experience in process control solutions for his or her area of responsibility.
- Able and willing to work flexible hours.
- Knowledge on PET bottle manufacturing.
- 3 years of experience in an food and beverage plant
Required Experience:
- Good organizational/administrative skills.
- Strong project management skills.
- Strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
- High proficiency in using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and MS Project
- Competent design knowledge. AutoCAD knowledge.
- Project Management in the pharmaceutical or food industry.
- Process qualification, validation in the pharmaceutical or food industry IQ, OQ, PQ.
- Knowledge on FDA & GMP/GAMP regulation.
- In-depth knowledge of food processing Equipment Maintenance and Technology.
- Applicable Maintenance techniques
- Appropriate Maintenance execution
- Knowledge of food safety, regulatory requirements for food safety and hygienic engineering.
- Analytical skills in Problem Solving.
- Communication and Service-Mined
- Strong understanding of financial analysis, budget reports and relevant business drivers.
It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace.
To our veterans and separated service members, you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestlé. The skills you've gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. Nestlé seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you’ll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestlé home.
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