Maintenance Supervisor

Maintenance Supervisor

Foods you love. Brands you trust. And a career that empowers you to grow. At Nestl 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 Nestl 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 Overview: The Maintenance Supervisor role is responsible for all maintenance functions necessary to ensure efficient plant operations: manufacturing, utility services, boilers, ammonia refrigeration, compressed air, electrical services, and building maintenance. This role also provides coaching and skill development to the Maintenance and Operations teams in: loss elimination, risk management and life cycle asset management to sustain a proactive - planned maintenance program. Other responsibilities of the Maintenance Supervisor role include training, coaching and assessing mechanics on maintenance and engineering related elements of Nestl Continuous Excellence (NCE) using TPM as the multi-disciplined approach to establish "Continuous Improvement and Zero Loss" culture, preparing the yearly budget in addition to supervision and regulatory compliance of the environmental program, project installation, modification, or renovation of building and equipment.

Responsibilities: Maintenance Responsibilities Guide the factory to reduce technical stoppages in equipment or areas of common occurrence (priority given to areas of highest incidence or impact). Ensure the systematic review all line, processes, and utilities that are critical to the business and those where failure can have an unacceptable impact on safety, personnel safety, food safety, environment, or compliance with the law. Monitor plant/equipment trends to ensure best possible operation and reduction of planned/unplanned downtime. Propose and monitor key performance indicators in accordance with the Best Maintenance Practices. Facilitate the evolution/refinement of Maintenance activities to minimize planned and unplanned downtime (PM's, changeovers, etc.). Supervisory Responsibilities Ensure the implementation of all repairs/modifications resulting from Gap assessments, plant audits, and notifications are executed on time and offer a high quality workmanship. Ensure that the job planning, material and services planning is accurate and effective. Ensure that the equipment history, damage code and root cause analysis are completed correctly. Evaluate the performance of team members and provide periodic feedback to ensure development. Communication Collaborate with corporate engineers, suppliers, contractors, and plant partners to ensure customer needs are met. Encourage close team work between all functions (Engineering, Production, Quality, etc.)

Requirements: Typically has a University Degree (BA/BS) in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Process, Reliability, Chemical or other related field) or equivalent experience. Minimum 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment and knowledge of Utilities, Facilities or Production equipment maintenance. Strong technical and leadership skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills; Ability to lead, motivate and develop others; Able to organize, coordinate, and direct users and teams. Knowledge of TPM / PM Pillar Tools including: Asset Management Software (SAP Preferred) Breakdown Analysis Reliability Center Maintenance Practices FMEA PM Optimization Predictive Maintenance Technologies including (infrared, ultrasonic, vibration analysis, etc) Excellent analytical and problem solving skills. Understanding of regulatory requirements for food safety. Strong interpersonal skills. Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks. Proficient of computer programs such as Microsoft Office. Ability to adjust quickly to changing demands. Excellent organizational skills. Knowledge and understanding of the cost drivers of Maintenance in manufacturing operations. Good working knowledge of CMMS systems (SAP, Maximo) with the ability to mine and analyze data for trends/reports.