2nd Shift Maintenance Supervisor

Nestlé S.A.; Waverly (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Nestlé S.A. is seeking an Off Shift Maintenance Supervisor in Waverly, Iowa. The role involves overseeing maintenance functions critical for plant operations, ensuring efficient equipment use, and providing leadership to the maintenance team.

The ideal candidate will have significant experience in maintenance and a solid understanding of technical skills. This position offers a collaborative and inclusive work environment where innovation and continuous learning are valued.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of maintenance work experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Minimum 2 years of leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• Understanding of regulatory requirements for food safety.

Responsibilities

• Ensure efficient plant operations through maintenance functions.
• Guide factories to reduce technical stoppages in equipment.
• Evaluate the performance of team members and provide feedback.

Skills

Strong technical and leadership skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Knowledge of TPM/PM Pillar Tools

Education

High School Diploma

Post-Secondary Technical Training in Maintenance Applications

Tools

Asset Management Software (SAP Preferred)

CMMS systems (SAP, Maximo)

Job description

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POSITION SUMMARY:

The Off Shift Maintenance Supervisor 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.

The Off Shift Maintenance Supervisor 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 include training, coaching, and assessing mechanics on maintenance & engineering related elements of Nestlé 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.

2nd shift approximate hours are from 4pm - midnight M-F

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Maintenance Responsibilities

• Guide the factories 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 the 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.
• Develop and lead a network of Factory SME’s (subject matter experts). Train and guide them in the implementation and leadership of the NCE Reliability program in their factories.
• Evaluate the performance of team members and provide periodic feedback to ensure development.

Communication

• Share NCE/NEE and other maintenance‑related best practices across all Nestlé USA and Canada factories, via the Nestlé USA Corporate Engineering website, leadership/training guides, etc.
• Collaborate with corporate engineers, suppliers, contractors, and plant partners to ensure customer needs are met.
• Encourage close teamwork between all functions (Engineering, Productions, Quality Management, etc.).

Other

• Conduct regular inspections of plant to seek out potential problems and to solicit operator feedback.
• Consolidate and analyze the factory M&R budgets, drive value‑added and sustainable improvements with the assistance of Group Engineering Specialists and Engineering Managers.
• Manage the technical stores, scheduled Work Orders, labor hour allocation and the equipment Bill of Material (BOM).
• Support and back‑fill the roll‑out and sustainability of TPM‑PM Pillar across all Nestlé USA and Canada factories.
• Assures compliance with government regulatory agencies.

Provide direct supervision to 1‑40 (average 14) hourly employees within assigned area or provide indirect supervision.

• Develops work schedules to utilize maintenance skills and personnel availability.
• Give timely feedback to direct reports.
• Control absenteeism by supervisory emphasis and counseling as necessary.
• Ensure employees accomplish their assigned duties.
• Ensure record keeping is accomplished correctly.

Must be able to direct and motivate through influence and leadership.

REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM EDUCATION LEVEL:

High School Diploma required. Post‑Secondary Technical Training in Maintenance Applications required (ie certificate, degree).

EXPERIENCE:

Minimum 5 years of maintenance work experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment required. Minimum 2 years of leadership or supervisory experience (leading technicians, crews, or projects) highly preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• 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
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Understanding of regulatory requirements for food safety.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
• Proficient in 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.

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.

The Nestlé Companies are equal employment opportunity employers. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at [e-mail] or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: 1-800-321-6467.

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.