Foods people love. Brands people trust. And a career that nourishes your future like no other.

If you're driven by the passion to do something meaningful that changes lives, Nestlé is the place for you. Nestlé USA is one of seven operating companies that make up Nestlé’s presence in the United States. We're in 97% of American homes, and as the leading food and beverage company, our goals are to continue to deliver quality food and beverage products, strengthen our local communities, and reduce our environmental and climate impact.

We’re determined to challenge the status quo and be better tomorrow than we are today. As individuals and teams, we embrace our entrepreneurial culture and have created a workplace where collaboration is essential, courage is rewarded, speed is expected, and agility is the norm to delight our consumers every single day. Here, you will find limitless opportunities to learn and advance your career and feel empowered to succeed in the workplace and beyond. Because our focus is not only on nourishing our customers, but also about enriching you.

_This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship._

_We’re expanding our factory network and introducing a new manufacturing facility designed with the climate in mind. Our Glendale, Arizona production factory is a brand new, state-of-the-art facility and distribution center with cutting-edge technology and advanced systems designed with sustainability at the forefront. Innovative water recycling processes, zero waste to landfill, and fully recyclable product packaging made from food-safe materials are just some of the programs we’ve implemented to support Nestlé’s ambition for zero environmental impact by 2030._

**Position Summary**

The Maintenance Manager holds the overall responsibility for managing the Maintenance function, ensuring the production of high-quality products with maximum operating effectiveness and safety. This critical role is an integral part of the Sight Leadership Team, overseeing the repair and maintenance of all plant and facility equipment, as well as providing technical guidance to the Maintenance Staff. Adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs) is paramount to ensure the safety, quality, and quantity of the products.

**Key Responsibilities:**

+ Managing daily maintenance operations, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, cGMP guidelines, and best practices for corrective and preventative maintenance procedures. This includes accurate completion of the preventative maintenance program.

+ Coordinating, overseeing, and managing repair and maintenance work performed by technicians, vendors, contractors, or third-party partners.

+ Providing on-call and on-site support for emergency situations.

+ Recruiting, hiring, training, and supervising maintenance associates, conducting regular performance appraisals, and providing coaching, guidance, direction, and motivation to foster ownership of results.

+ Managing the operational budget, key performance indicators (KPIs), and equipment efficiencies for the Maintenance department.

+ Overseeing all site maintenance needs, including facility, equipment, and grounds.

+ Building technical capability within the Maintenance and Operations teams.

+ Managing critical components of the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), planned maintenance, preventive maintenance programs, parts and storeroom operations, clean/inspect/lubricate programs, etc.

+ Cultivating a culture of integrated maintenance, emphasizing teamwork and cooperation between operating teams and Maintenance Associates.

+ Establishing effective communication and setting standards with facility and maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) support vendors.

+ Tracking work hours, maintaining work orders, managing material purchases, and evaluating ways to reduce time and costs.

**Experience and Education Requirements:**

+ Bachelor's degree in mechanical or electrical engineering is preferred.

+ 5+ years of proven production or manufacturing maintenance experience in lieu of degree.

+ 2-5 years of proven leadership/management experience required

+ Military background a plus

+ A background in the food, drug or nutritional industry is a strong plus

+ Detailed knowledge of mechanical and electrical machine repair, preventative maintenance, air handlers, HVAC, and plumbing, safe and efficient operation of plant utilities and all support equipment related to a packaging facility.

+ Strong knowledge facilities machines and equipment.

+ Excellent organizational and leadership abilities.

+ Experience with plumbing, electrical, Compressed air and whole-facility maintenance.

+ The ability to effectively provide coaching and direction to Maintenance leaders, Team Leaders, and Associates in maintenance and operations.

+ The ability to create and implement maintenance best practice systems

+ Available to work days and evenings, weekdays, and weekends

+ The ability to effectively communicate to and collaborate with senior management, outside consultants, suppliers and team members

+ Demonstrated ability to constructively participate in tactical and strategic technical planning discussions for capital programs and other major projects undertaken

+ Should be an assertive self-starter, who can also consistently display the interpersonal skills of both a strong leader and an effective team player

+ Sound judgment and high ethical standards, coupled with proven negotiating skills, which reflect a solid combination of business acumen, common sense, insight and an agile intellect

+ Intermediate to advanced PC skills that encompass Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint and ERP applications (i.e. SAP strongly preferred)

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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.

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