Maintenance Planning Supervisor

Nestlé; Waverly (IA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Nestlé USA is seeking a Maintenance Planning Supervisor to lead the site’s maintenance program, own the technical store, and schedule the Maintenance and Engineering team. You will coordinate a safe, efficient plan that keeps equipment reliable and production on track.

Responsibilities include planning Preventative, Predictive, and Condition-Based maintenance, ensuring parts availability, and aligning with the production schedule. CMMS accuracy and continuous improvement drive your daily work.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience managing a CMMS system (e.g., SAP, Maximo, MP2, MLS).
• 3+ years of experience working as a technician or in a hands-on capacity.
• 1 year of experience liaising with external vendors for parts procurement; international procurement a plus.
• Direct supervision of others preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a team of 4 and coordinate maintenance activities.
• Manage inventory, min/max, and obsolescence with Finance and Purchasing.
• Plan Predictive, Preventative, and Condition Based Maintenance in coordination with production.
• Manage CMMS data and ensure PMs, BOMs, and FLOC are accurate.
• Convert notifications to work orders and monitor backlog.
• Drive continuous improvement projects and participate in problem solving.
• Generate reports and KPIs.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Electrical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Independent work

Problem solving

Data analysis

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CMMS

SAP

Maximo

MP2

MLS

Job description

Foods you love. Brands you trust. And a career that empowers you to grow.

At Nestlé USA, we’re all working towards the same goal – to delight and deliver for our consumers. With a rich portfolio of beloved brands, including DiGiorno, Toll House, and Coffee mate, in 97% of U.S. households, we have a unique opportunity – and responsibility – to be there for every moment in our consumers’ lives.

Joining Nestlé means becoming part of an inclusive workplace that inspires innovation, encourages strategic thinking and creativity, and celebrates your achievements. No matter where you work within the organization, you are empowered to challenge the status quo, embrace risk-taking, and pioneer new ideas. Our supportive and collaborative environment encourages bold ambitions and continuous learning so that everyone can grow and thrive.

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

The Maintenance Planning Supervisor position is a key person for the factory maintenance program who owns all technical store areas and people operating in the technical store. Responsible for scheduling the work activity of the Maintenance and Engineering team. This position prepares efficient and effective work plans for all Preventative, Predictive, Condition-Based, and Project/Backlog Maintenance work. This position is responsible to ensure parts are available and ready and coordinates execution of the maintenance plan in conjunction with the production schedule.

Position Schedule:

Day Shift M-F, Shared weekend coverage schedule with team members, requiring coverage approximately once every 6 weeks

Job Duties/Responsibilities

Supervision: 20%

• Manage a team of 4 employees
• Provide inventory reporting to Finance and Purchasing; ensure finance approval of all stock adjustments, min/max adjustments, and obsolete part write-off
• Manage the process to refine and control slow-moving parts and obsolete part removal
• Monitor min/max levels and order point information
• Manage inventories by ABCZ classification
• Use best-practice inventory management practices
• Coordinate activities with other disciplines (purchasing, accounting, engineering, operations, management) to ensure high support of maintenance activities

Maintenance Planning: 80%

• Plan all Predictive, Preventative, and Condition Based Maintenance, in conjunction with the site’s production and operational plan, including resource (technician, operators, parts, equipment) availability to execute activities effectively and efficiently in a coordinated way
• Help prioritize and elevate critical work as necessary
• Manage CMMS Data, ensuring that appropriate information, such as FLOC, BOMs, and PMs, are entered into the CMMS system when a modification, improvement, or addition is made to manufacturing, utilities, and/or other support area equipment
• Monitor work order backlog; schedule backlog work in a timely manner to maintain a reasonable level
• Monitor/Audit technician data entry and quality into SAP/AMM system
• Provide support and training as required to ensure meaningful and comprehensive information is available
• Evaluate all notifications by working with the Maintenance Manager, Maintenance Supervisors, and technicians
• Convert notifications to work orders
• Provide feedback to requestors as appropriate
• Monitor work order completion, backlog, and schedule compliance to ensure health of maintenance systems
• Drive continuous improvement projects related to maintenance as assigned by working with operations and engineering alike
• Participate in problem solving activities, including Breakdown Analysis (BDA)
• Generate reports and manage KPIs

Education Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required

Experience

• 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment required; food industry preferred
• Experience managing a CMMS system required (e.g., SAP, Maximo, MP2, MLS)
• 3+ years of experience working as a technician or in a hands-on capacity preferred
• 1 years of experience serving as the liaison with external vendors for the procurement of parts for maintenance activities is required; international procurement experience is a plus
• Direct supervision of others preferred

Skills

• High level of computer expertise and competence
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Strong mechanical and electrical skills
• Able to understand and apply maintenance continuous improvement methodologies
• Strong analysis skills
• Able and willing to support a positive Nestlé culture and follow established values
• Detail oriented with emphasis on data accuracy
• Able to work occasional weekend on a rotation basis
• Strong conflict management skills
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks

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.

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Job Requisition: 413595

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