Maintenance Manager

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 initiativesDevelop and drive corrective action plans and gap closure for production lines that are not meeting the expected performanceCollaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot and resolve equipment issues promptlyMaintain accurate records of maintenance activities and equipment performanceOversee the maintenance budget, managing resources efficiently to optimize and control costsImplement preventive and predictive maintenance programs to reduce equipment failuresSupport the development and drive the execution of maintenance plans and schedules for all production equipmentCoordinate the use of Corporate, Plant, and External Engineering resources to ensure alignment and help drive the factory prioritiesStay current with industry trends and advancements in maintenance technologiesPerformance Coaching (20%)Monitor, coach, and improve the Maintenance & Improvement strategy and objectives of the factorySupport coaching activities to reinforce Maintenance systems expectations, enhance the execution of NCE methodologies, and drive a Safety & Quality mindset throughout the factoryCollaborate 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 prioritiesBuild, develop, and coach Maintenance leaders to drive resultsLead, mentor, and supervise the maintenance team, ensuring proper training, performance management, and career development supportDemonstrate and promote the company’s values in leveraging the Nestle Leadership FrameworkBenchmark with other Maintenance Managers within the network to leverage expertise and proper implementation of Maintenance strategies and NCE MethodologiesOversee and report all Maintenance and NCE audit plans and progress for the factoryMaintain a good understanding of factory production, including which lines and processes are critical to the businessEnsure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulationsHas 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 3+ years of experience working in a manufacturing environment.EXPERIENCE:3+ years of experience working in a manufacturing environmentExperience in Food or Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Industry is preferredExperience in Maintenance Management is preferredStrong knowledge of mechanical systemsCMMS/SAP experience is preferredTPM experience is preferredExperience in a USDA, FDA, or equivalent regulatory compliance manufacturing environment is preferredSKILLS:Excellent leadership & team management skillsAbility to communicate with all levelsFinancial aptitudeEffective use of problem-solving techniques such as GSTD, DMAIC, or equivalentFamiliarity with implementing preventative actions plansDetail orientedService leader mindsetIt 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 an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer seeking diversity in qualified applicants for employment. 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