Corporate Maintenance Engineering Expert

Nestle

. Implement Maintenance Foundations and maintenance-related elements of the Nestlé Agile Operations Operating Model for assigned categories .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeUnited StatesSeniorLead💰 $122,319 - $167,691 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in implementing and managing maintenance strategies within food manufacturing, leveraging strong leadership and communication skills to align teams with organizational objectives. Proficient in utilizing PM systems and digital solutions to enhance maintenance performance and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.

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Bachelor’s Degree In EngineeringPM Systems ImplementationMaintenance Improvement LeadershipComputerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)Knowledge Of Food Safety Standards

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Hard Skills

Maintenance Strategy DevelopmentCosting Guidelines KnowledgeFood Processing TechnologiesOperational Business DriversNestlé Engineering StandardsMaintenance Best PracticesKPI AlignmentFactory Performance EvaluationDigital Solutions ProficiencyTraining Material Development

Soft Skills

Indirect LeadershipEffective CommunicationTeam MindsetServant LeadershipSelf-Management

Tools & Technologies

SAP Asset Management Module (AMM)MS OfficePower BICopilotPM Pillar

Certifications & Qualifications

ISO 14001OHSAS 18001

Industry Keywords

Food ManufacturingConsumer ProductsNestlé Corporate Business PrinciplesQuality StandardsSafety Standards

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Implement Maintenance Foundations and maintenance-related elements of the Nestlé Agile Operations Operating Model for assigned categories
Serve as liaison between Category Engineering, Hub Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, and factory personnel
Coach, train, and assist factories in executing the Nestlé Maintenance Strategy at optimal cost
Evaluate, improve, and implement category maintenance strategy
Report team performance and progress to Corporate Engineering, Technical & Production Leadership, Zone Engineering HUB, and Global Maintenance organizations
Align team objectives and deliverables with market roadmaps and KPIs
Ensure category maintenance teams meet factory and market needs
Align category strategy with Nestlé Continuous Excellence and global maintenance requirements
Conduct effective factory visits focused on competency building
Document and communicate processes and systems to factories
Evaluate and develop the team
Use internal and external benchmarking to identify improvement opportunities and achieve best-in-class maintenance performance
Build relationships with factory personnel and gain alignment for maintenance strategy
Build, improve, and manage M&I budgets
Develop category competencies supporting M&I objectives
Implement market processes, tools, guidance documents, and digital solutions
Create and deliver training materials
Coach, implement, monitor, and adjust M&I strategy
Own the maintenance system, including PM pillar, AMM, and maintenance structures
Ensure programs align with Safety, Environmental, and Quality systems
Assess critical facilities, lines, processes, and utilities
Champion engineering tools such as PM, EM, AMM, and EFCA
Implement maintenance best practices and validate factory implementation
Ensure factories maintain action plans addressing losses and investigate non-compliance, major breakdowns, and KPI non-conformance

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Food Engineering or non-degreed with 20+ Years experience in the food, beverage, or consumer products industries
7+ years experience in a technical field, preferably in food manufacturing or consumer goods industry
Several years as leader of the Maintenance function and/or Factory Engineer in a plant
Ability to travel at least 50% domestically
Strong practical knowledge of PM systems, including successful implementation and its impact in TPM
Experience leading a Maintenance Improvement Team in a factory environment
Demonstrated ability in indirect leadership and influence strategy at all levels
Knowledge of computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS); preferred knowledge of SAP Asset Management Module (AMM)
Intermediate skills in digital solutions including MS Office, Power BI, and Copilot
Demonstrated ability to effectively present and deliver content to various levels in an organization
Strong written and verbal skills
Ability to communicate and network at all levels of the organization
High level of motivation and self-management
Strong team mindset and servant leadership skills
Core knowledge of the Nestlé Corporate Business Principles and expert knowledge in functional area of responsibility
Knowledge of Nestlé Engineering Standards and Manufacturing Resources Performance Measurement
In-depth knowledge of Costing Guidelines, Finance & Accounting principles, and Operational Business Drivers
Knowledge of food processing plants and technologies, food safety, and hygienic engineering
Knowledge of Nestlé SH&E standards
Knowledge of People Development & Management tools
Knowledge of Nestlé quality, regulatory, IP, and business standards, including NGHE, ISO 14001, and OHSAS 18001
This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship

Benefits

Comp & perks

Performance-based incentives
401k with company match
Healthcare coverage
Broad range of other benefits
Inclusive workplace
No relocation assistance offered