Maintenance Manager

About the role

Responsible for establishing and implementing Maintenance Foundations, TPM methodologies, and the engineering-related elements of Nestlé Continuous Excellence (NCE) in line with the Nestlé Maintenance Strategy and Control of Maintenance Expenses in Factories. This role manages a team of salaried supervisors & planners, stockroom personnel, and hourly maintenance mechanics & Team Leaders. It serves as a key liaison with Production, Safety, and Quality teams to minimize downtime, deliver reliable equipment at optimal cost, and maintain high standards of hygiene and safety.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze maintenance metrics to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop and drive corrective action plans and gap closure for production lines not meeting expected performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot and resolve equipment issues promptly.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities and equipment performance.
• Oversee the maintenance budget, managing resources efficiently to optimize and control costs.
• Implement preventive and predictive maintenance programs to reduce equipment failures.
• Support the development and execution of maintenance plans and schedules for all production equipment.
• Coordinate the use of Corporate, Plant, and External Engineering resources to align with factory priorities.
• Stay current with industry trends and advancements in maintenance technologies.
• Monitor, coach, and improve the Maintenance & Improvement strategy and objectives of the factory.
• Support coaching activities to reinforce Maintenance systems expectations, enhance NCE methodologies, and drive a Safety & Quality mindset.
• Collaborate and educate peers from other departments to align on and support Maintenance systems and tools.
• Build, develop, and coach Maintenance leaders to drive results.
• Lead, mentor, and supervise the maintenance team, ensuring proper training, performance management, and career development.
• Demonstrate and promote the company’s values using the Nestlé Leadership Framework.
• Benchmark with other Maintenance Managers within the network to leverage expertise and proper implementation of Maintenance strategies and NCE Methodologies.
• Oversee and report all Maintenance and NCE audit plans and progress for the factory.
• Maintain a good understanding of factory production, including critical lines and processes.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Oversee Safety & Environmental activities performed by supervisors and employees, ensuring adherence to the Plant’s safety and environmental programs.
• Ensure proper investigation of all injuries, incidents, and accidents related to Safety or the Environment.
• Consult with the Plant Safety/Environmental Management Representative as needed to fulfill program requirements.
• Review all accident and incident investigations to take action and eliminate future occurrences.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or equivalent.
• 5+ years of experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in Food or Pharmaceutical Manufacturing is preferred.
• Experience in Maintenance Management is highly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems.
• CMMS/SAP experience is preferred.
• TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) experience is preferred.
• Experience in a USDA, FDA, or equivalent regulatory compliance manufacturing environment is preferred.

Skills

• Excellent leadership and team management skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.
• Financial aptitude and data-driven mindset.
• Effective use of problem-solving techniques such as GSTD, DMAIC, or equivalent.
• Familiarity with implementing preventive action plans.
• Flexible, detail-oriented, and service-leader mindset.

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.