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Maintenance Supervisor

Nestle
401(k)
United States, California, Arvin
Sep 04, 2025

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At Nestle USA, we're all working towards 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.

Joining Nestle means becoming part of an inclusive workplace that inspires innovation, encourages strategic thinking and creativity, and celebrates your achievements. No matter where you work within the organization, you are empowered to challenge the status quo, embrace risk-taking, and pioneer new ideas. Our supportive and collaborative environment encourages bold ambitions and continuous learning so that everyone can grow and thrive.

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

Position Summary:

The Maintenance Supervisor role is responsible for all maintenance functions necessary to ensure efficient plant operations: manufacturing, utility services, boilers, ammonia refrigeration, compressed air, electrical services, and building maintenance. This rolealso provides coaching and skill development to the Maintenance and Operations teams in: loss elimination, risk management and life cycle asset management to sustain a proactive - planned maintenance program.

Other responsibilities of the Maintenance Supervisor roleinclude training, coaching and assessing mechanics on maintenance andengineering related elements of Nestle Continuous Excellence (NCE) using TPM as the multi-disciplined approach to establish "Continuous Improvement and Zero Loss" culture, preparing the yearly budget in addition to supervision and regulatory compliance of the environmental program, project installation, modification, or renovation of building and equipment.

Maintenance Responsibilities

  • Guide the factories to reduce technical stoppages in equipment or areas of common occurrence (priority given to areas of highest incidence or impact). Ensure the systematic review all line, processes, and utilities that are critical to the business and those where failure can have an unacceptable impact on safety, personnel safety, food safety, environment, or compliance with the law.
  • Monitor plant/equipment trends to ensure best possible operation and reduction of planned/unplanned downtime.
  • Propose and monitor key performance indicators in accordance with the Best Maintenance Practices.
  • Facilitate the evolution/refinement of Maintenance activities to minimize planned and unplanned downtime (PM's, changeovers, etc.).
Supervisory Responsibilities
  • Ensure the implementation of all repairs/modifications resulting from Gap assessments, plant audits, and notifications are executed on time and offer a high quality workmanship.
  • Ensure that the job planning, material and services planning is accurate and effective.
  • Ensure that the equipment history, damage code and root cause analysis are completed correctly.
  • Develop and lead a network of Factory SME's (subject matter experts). Train and guide them in the implementation and leadership of the NCE Reliability program in their factories.
  • Evaluate the performance of team members and provide periodic feedback to ensure development.
Communication
  • Share NCE/NEE and other maintenance-related best practices across all factories within your division and/or operating company
  • Collaborate with corporate engineers, suppliers, contractors, and plant partners to ensure customer needs are met.
  • Encourage close team work between all functions (Engineering, Productions, Quality Management, etc.)
Other Duties
  • Conduct regular inspections of plant to seek out potential problems and to solicit operator feedback.
  • Consolidate and analyze the factory M&R budgets, drive value-added and sustainable improvements with the assistance of Group Engineering Specialists and Engineering Managers.
  • Manage the technical stores, scheduled Work Orders, labor hour allocation and the equipment Bill of Material (BOM).
  • Support and back-fill the roll-out and sustainability of TPM-PM Pillar across all factories within your division and/or operating company.
  • Assures compliance with government regulatory agencies.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

  • Typically has a University Degree (BA/BS) inEngineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Process, Reliability, Chemical or other related field) or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years related work experience.
  • Strong technical and leadership skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills; Ability to lead, motivate and develop others; Able to organize, coordinate, and direct users and teams.
  • Knowledge of TPM / PM Pillar Tools including:
    • Asset Management Software (SAP Preferred)
    • Breakdown Analysis
    • Reliability Center Maintenance Practices
    • FMEA
    • PM Optimization
    • Predictive Maintenance Technologies including (infrared, ultrasonic, vibration analysis, etc...)
  • Excellent analytical and problem solving skills.
  • Understanding of regulatory requirements for food safety.
  • Strong interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
  • Proficient of computer programs such as Microsoft Office.
  • Ability to adjust quickly to changing demands.
  • Excellent organizational skills.
  • Knowledge and understanding of the cost drivers of Maintenance in manufacturing operations.
  • Good working knowledge of CMMS systems (SAP, Maximo) with the ability to mine and analyze data for trends/reports.
Experiences:
  • Minimum 3- 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment and knowledge of Utilities, Facilities or Production equipment maintenance.
  • CMRP (Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional) or Direct experience with Maintenance Planning and/or supervision preferred.

The approximate salary pay for this position is $90,000 to $115,000. Please note that the pay range provided 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.

Nestle 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 benefits packages may vary depending on the position. Learn more atNestle in the US Benefits | Nestle Careers (nestlejobs.com)

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To our veterans and separated service members, you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestle. 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. Nestle seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you'll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestle home.

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