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Nestlé · 6 hours ago

Factory Maintenance & Engineering Manager

Jacksonville, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$130K/yr - $160K/yr

5+ years exp

Nestlé USA is a leading food company known for its beloved brands and commitment to consumer satisfaction. The Factory Maintenance & Engineering Manager will lead maintenance and engineering operations within the factory, ensuring safety and product integrity while driving initiatives to enhance quality and optimize performance.

CoffeeCosmeticsDairyFood and BeverageWater

No H1B

Responsibilities

Define, propose and monitor the implementation of the Factory Engineering team’s plans and objectives in accordance with the Engineering Policy, Key Principles and the Key Engineering Activities as outlined in the Nestlé Engineering Excellence (NEE) master document

Propose and implement work processes, procedures and technical resources related to Factory Engineering

Lead and coordinate the Factory Engineering team and maintain competencies, motivation and performance to achieve the team’s mission and objectives

Propose and control the Factory Engineering budget as well as the factory's capital investment plans and related capital expenditures

Plan and manage all approved capital projects

Propose and monitor Factory Engineering in accordance with the key performance indicators

Demonstrate and promote the company's values within the Factory Engineering team

Contribute toward the Strategic and Tactical Leadership of the factory and division as a whole

Ensure an attitude of absolute intolerance for unsafe situations within the engineering team; no compromises should be tolerated regarding product safety/quality, people safety, and the environment

Liaise daily with Production and Quality Assurance to resolve technical issues and ensure optimal operation

Ensure all team members are familiar with and implement Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)

Ensure environmental compliance with Nestlé Environmental Management System (NEMS) and Nestlé Environmental Minimum Technical Requirements (NEMTR)

Ensure compliance with Nestlé Operational Safety, Health and Risk Management Strategy

Execute maintenance in accordance with the Nestlé Maintenance Strategy using the Consequence Driven Maintenance philosophy

Implement Asset Maintenance Management as Factory Maintenance System, including:

Technical Stores Management

Work Order Management and Labor Hour allocation

Equipment Bill of Material (BOM)

Drive the implementation of Maintenance Best Practices

Optimize Predictive Maintenance technologies (Condition Monitoring and inspections) to minimize unplanned downtime

Utilize Planned Downtime for Scheduled and Condition-Based Maintenance

Initiate and coordinate the implementation of new processes/technologies with local, market, PTC, CTU and SBU engineering

Safeguard ‘Product Mastership’ equipment-related technical knowledge

Maintain and develop functional expertise in technical operations (Maintenance, Projects, Industrial Services, Store) by providing training and development programs

Initiate and drive Continuous Improvement (CI) to achieve industrial process and plant optimization

Execute and control Factory Routine, Extra-ordinary Maintenance and Capital Investment Budgets

Manage resources continuously to align with factory objectives and business strategies, including outsourcing opportunities

Ensure Nestlé's proprietary technology is protected by adopting a careful relationship with third parties, particularly outsourcing partners

Manage responsibilities relating to Engineering Activities:

Asset Planning: Manage factory engineering data for Market Business Strategy (MBS) decisions

Project Management: Monitor capital investments; ensure justification, approval, and reporting align with guidelines

Maintenance & Improvement (M&I): Execute M&I per Nestlé Maintenance Strategy using CDM and AMM

Industrial Services: Ensure utilities meet acceptance criteria for product and processes

E&A-MES: Ensure electrical services, automation, and MES align with business requirements

Energy Management: Implement and maintain Nestlé Energy Management Tool (NEMT)

Process & Packaging Optimization: Drive innovation/renovation within the factory

Outsourcing & Contracting: Manage all engineering-related issues

Inspire and lead people by practicing Nestlé's Management and Leadership principles and values

Develop people through identifying needs, supporting learning, and encouraging training programs

Act consistently with and embody Nestlé Principles and Values

Work collaboratively with others and influence to gain commitment

Deliver business results and continually improve methods and processes

Drive improvements and create an environment that encourages new ideas

Take initiative to anticipate issues and opportunities

Demonstrate curiosity, service orientation, courage in decision-making, and insight to clarify complexity

Qualification

B.S. in EngineeringFood manufacturing experienceProject Engineering/ManagementMaintenance technologies knowledgeFinancial analysis understandingFood safetyAutoCADTechnical leadership skillsAnalytical problem solvingMulti-tasking skillsInfluenceMS OfficeCommunication skills

Required

B.S. degree in Engineering, preferably Mechanical, Chemical, or Process

Minimum 5–7 years of experience in a technical field, preferably in a food manufacturing facility including maintenance responsibilities

Supervisory experience in previous assignment

In-depth knowledge of food processing plant and technology

Knowledge of maintenance technologies and operation of utilities

Knowledge of food safety and regulatory requirements for food safety and hygienic engineering (OSH&R)

Understanding of financial analysis and relevant business drivers

Knowledge of Nestlé Standard Costing, Asset and Maintenance Management (AMM), and CAPEX budgeting and preparation (CIAT)

Experience in Project Engineering/Management – Plant Design & Construction

Knowledge of Industrial Services and Energy Management (NEMT)

Good understanding of electricity, control, and automation

1–3 years TPM / continuous improvement process development

Proficiency in AutoCAD or Visio, CDM, AMM, ESAT, CIAT, NEMT, NEST, etc

Strong technical and managerial skills with demonstrated leadership abilities

Analytical skills in problem solving and ability to apply root cause problem solving

Ability to perform under pressure and in ambiguous situations

Strong organization and multi-tasking skills with ability to balance and prioritize several projects simultaneously

Strong communication, presentation, and networking skills

Ability to act in several roles depending upon the situation (facilitator, leader, executor, etc.)

Ability to assert influence over events to achieve goals

Proficiency in MS Office and MS Project

Benefits

401k with company match

Healthcare coverage

Performance-based incentives

Competitive total rewards package

Company

Nestlé

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As the world’s largest food and beverage company we are driven by a simple aim: unlocking the power of food to enhance quality of life for everyone, today and for generations to come.

Founded in 1866

Vevey, Vaud, CHE

10001+ employees