Nestlé factory maintenance manager overseeing plant engineering, utilities, safety, and maintenance operations. Managing capital projects, energy efficiency, equipment reliability, and maintenance teams.
Responsibilities
Manage factory maintenance activities while protecting employee health and safety, product safety, and the environment
Enhance product quality, plant performance, and business objectives through engineering activities
Provide input on site policies, goals, and objectives
Develop, implement, and coordinate capital budgets for equipment and facilities
Manage plant energy costs, efficiencies, and energy-reduction projects
Manage capital projects, including requests, design, and implementation
Develop short- and long-range engineering and maintenance goals for site expansion and improvements
Manage maintenance projects and coordinate maintenance personnel
Develop and maintain divisional and site maintenance standards
Coach, mentor, and discipline department personnel as needed
Inspect plant areas for equipment design, evaluation, and troubleshooting
Direct installation or modification of equipment
Review and approve equipment purchase orders, contract service orders, and plant service agreements
Coordinate electrical power, compressed gases, water, sewer, HVAC, lighting, buildings, grounds, and fire protection systems
Oversee explosive atmospheres, steam, combustion, pressure systems, electrical, and automation
Manage outside contractors’ compliance with sanitation, safety, quality, productivity, and budgeting standards
Research and apply engineering maintenance technologies
Provide technical support, training, and career development for maintenance staff
Supervise daily maintenance of plant facilities and equipment
Coordinate staffing, establish performance measures, and administer performance appraisals
Set direction for maintenance training and develop department goals and strategies
Ensure compliance with machinery safety hazard analysis, OSHA requirements, food safety, sanitation, quality, environmental, and Nestlé standards
Address departmental issues and drive resolution
Requirements
Degree/Diploma in engineering, preferably mechanical / electrical / chemical / process engineering
Minimum 5 - 7 years experience in a technical field, preferably in food manufacturing or consumer goods industry, including Maintenance responsibilities
Strong technical and managerial skills
Project Engineering/Management - Plant Design & Construction
Industrial Services and Energy Management (NEMT)
Good understanding of electricity, control and automation
In-depth knowledge of food processing plant and technology
Knowledge of maintenance technologies
Knowledge of operation of utilities
Knowledge of food safety, regulatory requirements for food safety and hygienic engineering (OSH&R)
Analytical skills in problem solving
Communication and networking
Understanding of financial analysis and relevant business drivers
Knowledge of Nestlé Standard Costing
Asset and Maintenance Management (AMM)
CAPEX budgeting and preparation (CIAT)
Proficiency with MS Office, MS Project, AutoCAD View or Visio, CDM, AMM, ESAT, CIAT, NEMT, NEST and related support tools
Benefits
Four weeks of Vacation and five personal days (Personal Paid Holidays)
Excellent training and development programs as well as opportunities to grow within the company
Access to Educational Assistance & Tuition Reimbursement
Bonus eligibility
Gender affirmation benefits to ensure access to necessary care, resources, and coverage for gender-affirming procedures
Fertility Services and Surrogacy Medical Coverage to support the pursuit of a path to parenthood regardless of medical conditions, gender or sexual orientation
Adoption benefits to remove some of the financial barriers associated with adoption
Up to 50% off – Nespresso Coffee Machine, Capsules and accessories
Access to the Discount Company store with Nestlé, Nespresso, and Purina products
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