Maintenance Manager

Nestlé S.A.; Edmond (OK); On-site; USD 107,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Healthcare coverage

Broad range of benefits

Job summary

Nestlé S.A. in Oklahoma City is seeking a Maintenance Manager to lead the maintenance team, drive safety, and optimize daily maintenance projects and preventative work. You will oversee repairs, training, and environmental standards while fostering a safe work environment.

Experience in maintenance planning and supervision is required; a Bachelor’s degree is also considered with relevant field experience. The company highlights a comprehensive rewards package and inclusive workplace culture.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a maintenance planning or reliability-focused role within manufacturing or related environment.
• 3+ years of supervisory experience.
• Bachelor’s degree with 3+ years in engineering, maintenance, industrial services, military or related fields and 1+ years supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop vision needed to lead maintenance support to factory equipment and general facility maintenance.
• Direct and coordinate the Maintenance Department to sustain equipment and drive continuous improvement.
• Create cost-effective repair strategies and manage maintenance spending to meet the factory budget.
• Set departmental goals to maintain low-cost, high-efficiency operation.
• Develop and implement technical ideas to improve production efficiency and reduce operating costs.
• Plan and budget maintenance activities including extraordinary maintenance and annual labor/repair budgets.

Skills

Leadership

Safety leadership

Team coaching

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Driven by integrity and united by the people-and-pet bond, we find strong purpose in the work we do and an even greater joy in those we get to work alongside. Together, we harness the expertise of our long-standing tradition of excellence to embrace possibility and continuously push to do what's never been done before in pet care. Discover your purpose and fuel your passions when you bring your love of pets to a team that prides itself on the power of togetherness—We are Proudly Connected. Purely Driven.

Our dry pet food factory, located just 10 miles from downtown, has been a production facility for over 50 years. As producers of iconic brands such as Dog Chow®, Puppy Chow®, and Beneful®, we contribute to the well‑being of pets in the community and nationwide. Our factory is also doing our part to care for the environment we share, like conserving water, investing in renewable electricity and maintaining zero waste for disposal. OKC offers the best of both worlds—the amenities of a big city with a small‑town feel, where you can enjoy a variety of affordable activities, thanks to the temperate weather and low cost of living. Join us in Oklahoma City, where together, we create a brighter future for pets.

As a Maintenance Manager, you’ll manage, lead, and coordinate activities for your team to maximize performance, minimize costs, maintain quality, and endorse safety and operating standards. Coach, train, and develop your team members while maintaining daily maintenance projects, preventative maintenance, and repair work. You’ll foster a safe work environment, ensuring all quality and environmental standards are met. Lead by example as you oversee the proper management of the day‑to‑day operational environmental issues.

• Develop vision needed to lead and oversee maintenance support to factory operational equipment, as well as general facility maintenance.
• Direct and coordinate the activities of the Maintenance Department to maintain equipment at the highest practical level through continuous improvement of the maintenance systems, as well as leadership within the facility’s continuous improvement initiatives.
• Work with team members to develop the most cost‑effective repair strategies and manage maintenance spending responsibilities to achieve factory maintenance budget.
• Establish departmental goals and objectives to maintain a low cost high efficient operation.
• Develop and implement innovative technical ideas and solutions for improved production efficiencies to reduce operating cost.
• Complete planning and budgeting for maintenance activities including extraordinary maintenance as well as annual budget for labor, repair materials, and outside contractors.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent and 5+ years of experience in a maintenance planning or reliability focused role within a manufacturing, industrial, military or related environment and 3+ years of supervisory experience

OR

• Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of experience in engineering, maintenance, industrial services, military or related within a manufacturing, industrial, military or related environment and 1+ years of supervisory experience

The approximate range for this position is $107,000 - $156,000. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as geographic location. Nestlé offers performance‑based incentives and a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k with company match, healthcare coverage, and a broad range of other benefits. Incentives and/or benefit packages may vary depending on the position.

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.

Driven by integrity and united by the people-and-pet bond, we find strong purpose in the work we do and an even greater joy in those we get to work alongside. Together, we harness the expertise of our long‑standing tradition of excellence to embrace possibility and continuously push to do what's never been done before in pet care. Discover your purpose and fuel your passions when you bring your love of pets to a team that prides itself on the power of togetherness—We are Proudly Connected. Purely Driven.

Our dry pet food factory, located just 10 miles from downtown, has been a production facility for over 50 years. As producers of iconic brands such as Dog Chow®, Puppy Chow®, and Beneful®, we contribute to the well‑being of pets in the community and nationwide. Our factory is also doing our part to care for the environment we share, like conserving water, investing in renewable electricity and maintaining zero waste for disposal. OKC offers the best of both worlds—the amenities of a big city with a small‑town feel, where you can enjoy a variety of affordable activities, thanks to the temperate weather and low cost of living. Join us in Oklahoma City, where together, we create a brighter future for pets.

As a Maintenance Manager, you’ll manage, lead, and coordinate activities for your team to maximize performance, minimize costs, maintain quality, and endorse safety and operating standards. Coach, train, and develop your team members while maintaining daily maintenance projects, preventative maintenance, and repair work. You’ll foster a safe work environment, ensuring all quality and environmental standards are met. Lead by example as you oversee the proper management of the day‑to‑day operational environmental issues.

• Develop vision needed to lead and oversee maintenance support to factory operational equipment, as well as general facility maintenance.
• Direct and coordinate the activities of the Maintenance Department to maintain equipment at the highest practical level through continuous improvement of the maintenance systems, as well as leadership within the facility’s continuous improvement initiatives.
• Work with team members to develop the most cost‑effective repair strategies and manage maintenance spending responsibilities to achieve factory maintenance budget.
• Establish departmental goals and objectives to maintain a low cost high efficient operation.
• Develop and implement innovative technical ideas and solutions for improved production efficiencies to reduce operating cost.
• Complete planning and budgeting for maintenance activities including extraordinary maintenance as well as annual budget for labor, repair materials, and outside contractors.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent and 5+ years of experience in a maintenance planning or reliability focused role within a manufacturing, industrial, military or related environment and 3+ years of supervisory experience

OR

• Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of experience in engineering, maintenance, industrial services, military or related within a manufacturing, industrial, military or related environment and 1+ years of supervisory experience

The approximate range for this position is $107,000 - $156,000. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as geographic location. Nestlé offers performance‑based incentives and a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k with company match, healthcare coverage, and a broad range of other benefits. Incentives and/or benefit packages may vary depending on the position.

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.