Maintenance Supervisor - Night Shift

Nestlé; Glendale (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Nestlé USA is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to oversee night‑shift maintenance across production, utilities, and building services. You will coach teams, drive TPM/continuous improvement, and monitor safety and compliance within a high‑speed manufacturing setting.

The role requires 3+ years in a technical environment, with leadership experience and a mechanical/electrical background. Expect a 12‑hour night schedule on a 2‑2‑3 rotation, 6:00pm–6:30am, in a facility that emphasizes inclusion

Qualifications

• Leadership experience to guide maintenance and operations teams.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Analytical thinking with data-driven problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance and reliability initiatives to reduce downtime and safety risks.
• Coach technicians and assess performance to drive continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with engineers, suppliers, and shop floor to meet production needs.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

CMMS knowledge

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

SAP

Maximo

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.

Maintenance Supervisor Overview

The Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the safe execution of maintenance activities to ensure efficient factory operations, such as production, utility services, boilers, compressed air, electrical services, and general building maintenance. The Maintenance Supervisor also provides coaching and skill development to the Maintenance and Operations teams in areas such as loss elimination, risk management, and life‑cycle asset management, to sustain a proactive preventative maintenance program. Other responsibilities include training, coaching, and assessing technicians on maintenance and engineering related elements of Nestlé Continuous Excellence (NCE), using TPM as the multi‑disciplined approach to establish a “Continuous Improvement and Zero Loss” culture.

Work Schedule

This is a night shift position. It will require working on a 2‑2‑3,12‑hour shift night schedule. The night shift occurs from 6:00pm – 6:30am.

Primary Responsibilities

• Guide the factory to reduce technical stoppages in equipment or areas of common occurrence (priority given to areas of highest incidence or impact). Ensure the systematic review of all line processes and utilities that are critical to the business and those where failure can have an impact on personnel safety, food safety, environment, or compliance with the law.
• Monitor factory/equipment trends to ensure 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 (e.g., PM’s and changeovers).

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Ensure the implementation of all repairs/modifications resulting from gap assessments.
• Ensure work orders are executed on time and offer high‑quality workmanship.
• Ensure that the job planning, material, and services planning are accurate and effective.
• Ensure that the equipment history, damage code, and root cause analysis are completed correctly.
• Evaluate the performance of team members and provide periodic feedback to ensure development.
• Provide training to technicians and support their upskilling.

Communication

• Share NCE and other maintenance‑related best practices across factories.
• Collaborate with corporate engineers, suppliers, contractors, and factory partners to ensure customer needs are met.
• Conduct regular inspections of factory to seek out potential problems and to solicit operator feedback.
• Drive value‑added and sustainable improvements with the assistance of Group Engineering Specialists and Engineering Managers.
• Work with the technical stores and maintenance planners on scheduled work orders, labor hour allocation, and the equipment Bill of Materials (BOM).
• Ensure work execution is in compliance with Nestlé and government regulatory agencies.

Qualifications and Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing, technical, military, or related environment.
• HS Diploma or GED required. Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Process, Reliability, or related field) preferred.
• 2+ years of leadership experience in a manufacturing, technical, military, or related environment.
• Willingness to work extended days and/or weekends with flexibility to switch shifts as required.
• Willingness to work in a factory where ambient conditions may be extremely cold, wet, or warm.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong leadership skills; ability to lead, motivate, and develop others.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
• Ability to adjust quickly to changing demands.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Good working knowledge of CMMS systems (e.g., 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.

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