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Nestlé SA

Maintenance Manager

Nestlé SA, Nashville, Tennessee, United States

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Foods you love. Brands you trust. And a career that empowers you to grow.

At Nestlé USA, we’re all working toward 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.

Position Summary As a Maintenance Manager, you will lead maintenance efforts across manufacturing and operational areas to ensure equipment reliability and peak performance. You’ll take ownership of reducing unplanned downtime, optimizing asset utilization, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. Your leadership will be key in fostering a proactive maintenance culture that supports safety, efficiency, and long‑term operational success.

Relocation Assistance Available

Primary Responsibilities

Ensure the implementation of Maintenance & Improvement (M&I) as outlined in the Nestlé Maintenance Strategy with the Nestle Continuous Excellence (NCE) approach and supported by a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) called Asset Maintenance Management (AMM)

Ensure Factory Maintenance jobs are executed in accordance with the highest Nestlé standards of engineering integrity, product quality, safety and environmental protection.

Monitor plant and equipment to ensure optimal operation and reduction of planned and unplanned downtime.

Liaise with Production, Quality and Engineering on a daily basis to resolve technical and/or operational issues.

Ensure the implementation of the Nestlé Maintenance Strategy.

Facilitate the Nestle Continuous Excellence approach by supporting and coordinating teams and their studies.

Ensure implementation of Asset Maintenance Management as Factory Maintenance System:

Technical Stores Management

Scheduled Work Order Management and Labor Hour allocation

Equipment Bill of Material (BOM)

Manage 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 with Work Orders

Job Planning, Material and Services Planning

Equipment history, damage code and root cause analysis

Support functional expertise in decentralization of routine maintenance activities

Ensure the technical integrity and availability of equipment complies with Nestlé and regulatory requirements including:

Employee Health and Safety

Energy (NEMT) and Environmental Protection

Asset Maintenance Management (AMM)

Manufacturing Execution System (MES)

Food Safety

HACCP

Quality Monitoring Scheme

Position Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, preferably Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.

5+ years of proven maintenance leadership experience at a managerial level.

Preferred

Experience on factory maintenance and process engineering.

Experience on Procomac Filler machines on low acid canned food application.

Proven experience in process control solutions for his or her area of responsibility.

Able and willing to work flexible hours.

Knowledge on PET bottle manufacturing.

3 years of experience in an food and beverage plant.

Required Experience

Good organizational/administrative skills.

Strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills.

High proficiency in using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and MS Project.

Project Management in the pharmaceutical or food industry.

Process qualification, validation in the pharmaceutical or food industry IQ, OQ, PQ.

Knowledge on FDA & GMP/GAMP regulation.

In‑depth knowledge of food processing Equipment Maintenance and Technology.

Appropriate Maintenance execution.

Knowledge of food safety, regulatory requirements for food safety and hygienic engineering.

Analytical skills in Problem Solving.

Communication and Service‑Mined.

Strong understanding of financial analysis, budget reports and relevant business drivers.

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

Inclusive Workplace 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 Statement 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, 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 accommodations@nestle.com or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: 1‑800‑321‑6467.

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