Maintenance Supervisor - 3rd Shift

Nestlé; Little Chute (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Nestlé in Little Chute, Wisconsin, is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor responsible for efficient plant operations, focusing on equipment maintenance and personnel development. This role aims to enhance productivity through a proactive maintenance program.

Candidates should possess strong technical and leadership skills with 1-3 years of manufacturing experience. The position offers a 3rd Shift schedule with a competitive shift differential.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment with knowledge of production equipment maintenance.
• Direct experience managing mechanics responsible for equipment maintenance is preferred.
• Knowledge of utilities and facility equipment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Guide the factory to reduce technical stoppages in equipment.
• Monitor plant/equipment trends to maximize uptime.
• Maintain processing and packaging equipment.
• Lead documentation for equipment history.
• Conduct regular plant inspections to identify potential problems.

Skills

Technical skills

Leadership skills

Reliability-centered maintenance

Preventive maintenance technologies

Microsoft Office proficiency

Tools

SAP

Maximo

Job description

As the Maintenance Supervisor you will be responsible for all maintenance functions necessary to ensure efficient plant operations in manufacturing, processing, packaging, and associated utilities. The role also includes mentorship and skills development in loss elimination, risk management, and lifecycle asset management, sustaining a proactive‑planned maintenance program.

Shift: 3rd Shift – 9 p.m. to 5 a.m., Sunday to Thursday.
Shift differential: 7 %.

Primary Responsibilities

• Guide the factory to reduce technical stoppages in equipment or areas of common occurrence, focusing on high‑impact zones and ensuring safety, food safety, environmental, and compliance considerations.
• Monitor plant/equipment trends to maximize uptime and reduce planned and unplanned downtime.
• Propose and monitor key performance indicators in line with Best Maintenance Practices.
• Facilitate the evolution/refinement of maintenance activities to minimize downtime (PMs, changeovers, etc.).
• Maintain processing and packaging equipment, reducing unplanned downtime and increasing reliability and availability.
• Implement repairs/modifications identified through gap assessments, plant audits, and notifications, delivering high‑quality workmanship.
• Own job planning, validating all material and services planning for accuracy and efficiency.
• Lead documentation for equipment history, damage coding and root‑cause analysis, ensuring accuracy.
• Develop and lead a network of Factory SMEs; train and guide them in implementing the NCE Reliability program.
• Evaluate team performance and provide periodic feedback for development.
• Share maintenance‑related standard methodologies across all Nestlé factories via corporate engineering resources.
• Collaborate with corporate engineers, suppliers, contractors, and plant partners to meet customer needs.
• Encourage partnership among Engineering, Production, Quality Management, etc.
• Conduct regular plant inspections to identify potential problems and solicit operator feedback.
• Consolidate and analyze factory M&R budgets, driving sustainable improvements with Group Engineering specialists and managers.
• Run technical stores, scheduled work orders, labor hour allocation, and equipment Bill of Materials (BOM).
• Support and back‑fill the rollout and sustainability of TPM‑PM Pillar across all Nestlé USA and Canada factories.
• Ensure compliance with government regulatory agencies.

Qualifications

Experience

• 1–3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment with knowledge of production equipment maintenance.
• Direct experience managing mechanics responsible for equipment maintenance (preferred).
• Some knowledge of utilities and facility equipment (preferred).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong technical and leadership skills: lead, motivate and develop others; prioritize, coordinate, and direct multiple tasks.
• Knowledge of TPM/PM Pillar tools, including breakdown analysis, reliability‑centered maintenance practices, PM optimization, and predictive maintenance technologies (infrared, ultrasonic, vibration analysis, etc.).
• Understanding of regulatory requirements for food safety.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Understanding of cost drivers of maintenance in manufacturing operations.
• Working knowledge of CMMS systems (SAP, Maximo) and ability to mine and analyze data for trends/reports.

Competencies

• Results Focus – deliver strong operational impact and meet performance objectives.
• Lead People – effectively lead direct reports to promote operational efficiency.
• Proactive Partnership – maintain open communication with cross‑functional teams.
• Service Orientation – understand customer expectations and provide high‑quality service.

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, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If you require accommodations to participate fully in our recruitment experience, please contact [e-mail] or dial 711. Review our applicant privacy notice before applying at https://www.nestlejobs.com/privacy. Job Requisition: 405933. #Salaried.