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Factory Maintenance & Engineering Manager

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Nestlé Purina

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United States , Jacksonville

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Manufacturing

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Salary:

130000.00 - 160000.00 USD / Year
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Job Description:

Lead all maintenance and engineering operations within the factory to ensure uncompromised standards of employee safety, product integrity, and environmental protection. Drive initiatives that enhance product quality, optimize plant performance, and align with overall business objectives. Accountable for shaping and executing the factory’s strategic vision for manufacturing reliability and serve as a critical member of the factory leadership team.

Job Responsibility:

  • Define, propose and monitor the implementation of the Factory Engineering team’s plans and objectives
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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, Project Management, Maintenance & Improvement (M&I), Industrial Services, E&A-MES, Energy Management, Process & Packaging Optimization, Outsourcing & Contracting
  • 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

Requirements:

  • 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
What we offer:
  • performance-based incentives
  • competitive total rewards package
  • 401k with company match
  • healthcare coverage
  • broad range of other benefits

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 28, 2025

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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