Senior Reliability Specialist

Nestlé; Eau Claire (WI); On-site; USD 103,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Nestlé Health Science is seeking a Senior Reliability Specialist to provide senior technical leadership for aseptic filling and secondary packaging equipment. You will lead maintenance strategies, troubleshoot complex issues, and drive reliability improvements across shifts and functions.

The role requires deep expertise in aseptic filling, TPM/RCM, and strong collaboration with Operations, Maintenance, and Engineering to mitigate risks and sustain asset health. Relocation assistance is offered.

Qualifications

• An Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing Technology, Mechanical Engineering is strongly preferred.
• At least 5 years of experience support aseptic Tetra Pak systems is strongly preferred.
• Advanced working knowledge of TPM, RCM, preventive maintenance planning, maintenance execution, and training.
• Demonstrated ability to support maintenance operations while meeting SHE, food safety, quality, and operational requirements.

Responsibilities

• Own and continuously improve the TPMS and reliability program for aseptic filling equipment.
• Serve as the site’s senior technical resource for Tetra Pak equipment and maintenance standards.
• Partner with stakeholders to improve equipment reliability, maintenance activities, and costs.
• Lead TPMS maintenance events, ensuring proper scope, scheduling, and resources.
• Ensure events are completed safely and in accordance with Nestlé and Tetra Pak standards.
• Lead problem-solving to eliminate recurring failures using DMAIC and other methodologies.
• Analyze performance data to identify root causes and guide improvements.
• Provide governance for AMM, DMO, PLMS, and other maintenance systems.

Skills

Technical Leadership

Equipment Reliability

Problem Solving

Change Management

Data Analysis

Stakeholder Mgmt

Safety & Compliance

Digital Tools

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

SAP

CMMS

Job description

At Nestlé Health Science, we believe that nutrition, science, and wellness must merge, not collide. Here, we embrace the intrinsic connections of these three pillars, harnessing their collective strength to empower healthier lives. Our broad product portfolio includes renowned brands like Garden of Life®, Nature's Bounty®, Vital Proteins®, Orgain®, Nuun®, BOOST®, Carnation Breakfast Essentials®, Peptamen®, Compleat Organic Blends®, and more. We also have extensive pharmaceutical expertise, offering innovative medicines that aim to prevent, manage, and treat gastrointestinal and metabolic-related diseases.

At Nestlé Health Science, we bring our best for better lives. Our people are challenged to bring fresh, diverse views and make bold moves to empower healthier lives through nutrition. We know brilliant ideas can come from anyone, anywhere. Here we embrace the entrepreneurial spirit and collaborate with teams that champion focused and forward thinking. We are committed to fostering professional growth and celebrating the achievements of our people along the way. We offer dynamic career paths, robust development, opportunities to learn from talented colleagues around the globe, and benefits that support physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing.

Join us to innovate for impact and reimagine the future of health and nutrition for patients and consumers.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Senior Reliability Specialist provides senior-level technical leadership and subject matter expertise for Aseptic Filling and Secondary Packaging equipment. The role owns the technical direction required to improve equipment reliability, performance, compliance, and long-term asset health, while leading the systematic elimination of recurring equipment losses and performance constraints.

Leveraging deep expertise in aseptic filling technology, the Senior Reliability Specialist leads complex troubleshooting and reliability improvement activities, provides technical coaching and capability development, and influences maintenance strategies and standards across shifts and functions. The position works closely with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, OEMs, and other technical resources to identify and mitigate equipment risks, resolve chronic losses, embed technical best practices, and convert reliability priorities into sustainable improvements in line performance. The role requires flexibility to work across various shifts and schedules to provide technical support, coordinate TPMS activities, respond to equipment reliability needs, and effectively support Maintenance and Operations teams across the factory.

Important Note:This position offers relocation assistance.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Own and continuously improve the Tetra Pak Planned Maintenance System (TPMS) and reliability program for aseptic filling and associated packaging equipment.
• Serve as the site’s senior technical resource for Tetra Pak equipment, providing technical leadership for reliability, maintenance strategy, troubleshooting, and Nestlé Maintenance Standards.
• Partner with Tetra Pak, Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and other stakeholders to improve equipment reliability, optimize maintenance activities and costs, and reduce planned and unplanned losses.
• Lead the planning, coordination, governance, and execution of TPMS maintenance events, ensuring appropriate scope, scheduling, resources, parts, technical support, and stakeholder alignment.
• Ensure TPMS events are completed safely, effectively, and on schedule in accordance with MI 22.503 Annex 3, “Maintenance Models for Tetra Pak Carton Aseptic Lines,” and applicable Nestlé and Tetra Pak standards.
• Evaluate event effectiveness and ensure findings, corrective actions, and improvement opportunities are incorporated into future maintenance strategies.
• Lead structured problem-solving activities to eliminate recurring failures, chronic losses, and equipment performance constraints using DMAIC, Go-See-Think-Do, Breakdown Analysis, SDCA, and other established methodologies.
• Analyze equipment performance, maintenance history, and reliability trends to identify root causes, prioritize improvement opportunities, and implement sustainable corrective actions.
• Provide advanced technical expertise in the operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and reliability of aseptic filling, Steri Tank, and secondary packaging systems.
• Build Maintenance and Operations capability through technical coaching, knowledge transfer, training, and reinforcement of effective maintenance and troubleshooting practices.
• Develop and sustain technical standards, maintenance routines, and best practices that strengthen equipment reliability and team effectiveness.
• Provide governance for effective use of AMM, DMO, PLMS, and other applicable maintenance management systems.
• Ensure technical findings, maintenance information, reliability risks, and equipment performance trends are effectively documented, analyzed, and communicated to key stakeholders.
• Provide clear technical recommendations to site leadership, Nestlé stakeholders, and Tetra Pak resources to support reliability and maintenance decisions.
• Lead assigned equipment improvement initiatives in accordance with applicable Management of Change (MOC) requirements, including technical scope, risk assessment, implementation, verification, documentation, and sustainability.
• Partner with Tetra Pak Engineering and internal technical teams to ensure modifications and improvements comply with applicable safety, quality, engineering, and maintenance standards.
• Comply with all applicable safety, environmental, food safety, quality, and regulatory requirements, including established management systems, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and On Job Training (OJT) requirements.
• Maintain a safe, compliant, and quality-focused work environment by proactively managing risks and promptly reporting incidents, unsafe conditions, food safety concerns, and quality issues.
• Support environmental sustainability through responsible use of energy, water, and materials, and appropriate waste management and recycling practices.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

• An Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering is strongly preferred.
• At least 5 years of experience support aseptic Tetra Pak systems is strongly preferred.
• Advanced working knowledge of Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM), preventive maintenance planning, maintenance execution, technical training, and maintenance activity coordination.
• Demonstrated ability to support maintenance operations while meeting Safety, Health, and Environmental (SHE), food safety, quality, and operational requirements.

SKILLS:

• Technical Leadership & Influence: Demonstrated ability to provide technical direction, lead through influence, and coach cross-functional teams across departments and shifts.
• Equipment Reliability & Maintenance: Strong knowledge of equipment reliability, preventive/planned maintenance, troubleshooting, and maintenance optimization, particularly within a manufacturing environment.
• Problem Solving & Continuous Improvement: Advanced capability in Root Cause Analysis, Breakdown Analysis, DMAIC, data-driven problem solving, and other structured continuous improvement methodologies.
• Project & Change Management: Demonstrated ability to lead technical improvement projects, coordinate multiple stakeholders, manage priorities, and support effective implementation and sustainment of changes.
• Data Analysis & Maintenance Systems: Ability to analyze equipment and maintenance performance data, identify trends and risks, and translate findings into actionable recommendations.
• Stakeholder & Vendor Management: Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, equipment suppliers, and external technical partners.
• Safety, Quality & Regulatory Compliance: Working knowledge of applicable safety, environmental, food safety, quality, and regulatory requirements within a manufacturing environment.
• Digital & Systems Capability: Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint; experience with SAP and computerized maintenance management systems is preferred.

Salary:$102,800.70 to$139,323.00 per year

Bonus Eligibility:Yes

Thepay rangeprovided 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. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at top of range.

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. Learn more at https://www.nestlejobs.com/nestle-in-the-us-benefits

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