Maintenance Manager

Nestlé S.A.; Michigan; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Nestlé S.A. is seeking a Maintenance Manager for Gerber Products Company in Michigan. You will lead a team of supervisors, planners, and maintenance staff to minimize downtime and ensure reliable equipment while maintaining high hygiene and safety standards.

You will drive preventive and predictive maintenance, manage budgets, and coordinate cross-functional support across safety and quality teams. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in engineering and 5+ years in manufacturing, with strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent with 5+ years in manufacturing environment.
• Experience with TPM and maintenance planning in food/pharma environments is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Establish and drive maintenance foundations and TPM in line with Nestle Maintenance Strategy.
• Lead a team of supervisors, planners, and maintenance staff to minimize downtime.
• Manage maintenance budgets and optimize costs while ensuring safety and hygiene standards.

Skills

Leadership

Maintenance Management

TPM

Budgeting

Safety Compliance

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

CMMS

SAP

Job description

As the world leader in nutrition, health and wellness for children from birth to preschool, Gerber Products Company is committed to creating a strong future. We joined the Nestlé Nutrition family in 2007, and have been a partner in parenthood ever since. Our Anything for Baby team works closely with experts to create products that enrich and establish healthy habits for children, and are good for the planet as well. A career at Gerber provides meaningful opportunities to develop professionally, and nurture generations to come. Now is the time to define your future, and ours too.

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

POSITION SUMMARY:

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

Analytical Thinking (50%)

• Monitor and analyze maintenance metrics to drive continuous improvement initiatives
• Develop and drive corrective action plans and gap closure for production lines that are not meeting the 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 drive the execution of maintenance plans and schedules for all production equipment
• Coordinate the use of Corporate, Plant, and External Engineering resources to ensure alignment and help drive the factory priorities
• Stay current with industry trends and advancements in maintenance technologies

Performance Coaching (20%)

• Monitor, coach, and improve the Maintenance & Improvement strategy and objectives of the factory
• Support coaching activities to reinforce Maintenance systems expectations, enhance the execution of NCE methodologies, and drive a Safety & Quality mindset throughout the factory
• Collaborate and educate peers from other departments to align on and support the execution of Maintenance systems and tools to optimize performance and service to factory priorities
• Build, develop, and coach Maintenance leaders to drive results
• Lead, mentor, and supervise the maintenance team, ensuring proper training, performance management, and career development support
• Demonstrate and promote the company’s values in leveraging the Nestle 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 which lines and processes are critical to the business
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations

Has immediate responsibility for the Safety & Environmental activities performed by supervisors and employees.

• Assures that Safety activities are communicated & accomplished as outlined in the Plant’s safety program.

• Assures that activities performed having an environmental impact are communicated and accomplished as outlined in the Plant’s environmental program.

• Assures that the supervisor involved properly investigates all injuries, incidents and accidents as they relate to Safety or the Environment.

• Consult with the Plant Safety/Environmental Management Representative as necessary to fulfill program requirements.

• Review all accident and incident investigations with the objective of taking action to eliminate future occurrences.

REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM EDUCATION LEVEL:

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Engineering Technology, or equivalent with 5+ years of experience working in a manufacturing environment

EXPERIENCE:

• Experience in Food or Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Industry is preferred
• Experience in Maintenance Management is highly preferred
• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems
• CMMS/SAP experience is preferred
• TPM experience is preferred
• Experience in a USDA, FDA, or equivalent regulatory compliance manufacturing environment is preferred

SKILLS:

• Excellent leadership & team management skills

• Ability to communicate with all levels

• Financial aptitude

• Effective use of problem-solving techniques such as GSTD, DMAIC, or equivalent

• Familiarity with implementing preventative actions plans

• Detail oriented

• Service leader mindset

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.

As the world leader in nutrition, health and wellness for children from birth to preschool, Gerber Products Company is committed to creating a strong future. We joined the Nestlé Nutrition family in 2007, and have been a partner in parenthood ever since. Our Anything for Baby team works closely with experts to create products that enrich and establish healthy habits for children, and are good for the planet as well. A career at Gerber provides meaningful opportunities to develop professionally, and nurture generations to come. Now is the time to define your future, and ours too.

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

POSITION SUMMARY:

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

Analytical Thinking (50%)

• Monitor and analyze maintenance metrics to drive continuous improvement initiatives
• Develop and drive corrective action plans and gap closure for production lines that are not meeting the 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 drive the execution of maintenance plans and schedules for all production equipment
• Coordinate the use of Corporate, Plant, and External Engineering resources to ensure alignment and help drive the factory priorities
• Stay current with industry trends and advancements in maintenance technologies

Performance Coaching (20%)

• Monitor, coach, and improve the Maintenance & Improvement strategy and objectives of the factory
• Support coaching activities to reinforce Maintenance systems expectations, enhance the execution of NCE methodologies, and drive a Safety & Quality mindset throughout the factory
• Collaborate and educate peers from other departments to align on and support the execution of Maintenance systems and tools to optimize performance and service to factory priorities
• Build, develop, and coach Maintenance leaders to drive results
• Lead, mentor, and supervise the maintenance team, ensuring proper training, performance management, and career development support
• Demonstrate and promote the company’s values in leveraging the Nestle 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 which lines and processes are critical to the business
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations

Has immediate responsibility for the Safety & Environmental activities performed by supervisors and employees.

• Assures that Safety activities are communicated & accomplished as outlined in the Plant’s safety program.

• Assures that activities performed having an environmental impact are communicated and accomplished as outlined in the Plant’s environmental program.

• Assures that the supervisor involved properly investigates all injuries, incidents and accidents as they relate to Safety or the Environment.

• Consult with the Plant Safety/Environmental Management Representative as necessary to fulfill program requirements.

• Review all accident and incident investigations with the objective of taking action to eliminate future occurrences.

REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM EDUCATION LEVEL:

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Engineering Technology, or equivalent with 5+ years of experience working in a manufacturing environment

EXPERIENCE:

• Experience in Food or Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Industry is preferred
• Experience in Maintenance Management is highly preferred
• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems
• CMMS/SAP experience is preferred
• TPM experience is preferred
• Experience in a USDA, FDA, or equivalent regulatory compliance manufacturing environment is preferred

SKILLS:

• Excellent leadership & team management skills

• Ability to communicate with all levels

• Financial aptitude

• Effective use of problem-solving techniques such as GSTD, DMAIC, or equivalent

• Familiarity with implementing preventative actions plans

• Detail oriented

• Service leader mindset

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.