Senior Reliability Specialist

Nestle

. Own and continuously improve the Tetra Pak Planned Maintenance System (TPMS) and reliability program for aseptic filling and associated packaging equipment .

Posted 10/30/2026full-timeEau Claire • Wisconsin • United StatesSenior💰 $102,801 - $139,323 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates advanced expertise in Tetra Pak systems, reliability-centered maintenance, and total productive maintenance, while effectively leading technical improvement projects and cross-functional teams. Proficient in analyzing equipment performance data and implementing sustainable corrective actions to enhance operational efficiency and compliance.

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Aseptic Tetra Pak Systems ExperienceTotal Productive Maintenance (TPM)Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM)Root Cause AnalysisTechnical Leadership

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Hard Skills

Preventive Maintenance PlanningMaintenance OptimizationData-Driven Problem SolvingStructured Continuous Improvement MethodologiesTechnical Training Coordination

Soft Skills

Cross-Functional Team LeadershipCoaching and MentoringInfluential Communication

Tools & Technologies

SAPComputerized Maintenance Management SystemsMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft WordMicrosoft PowerPoint

Industry Keywords

Safety, Health, and Environmental (SHE)Food SafetyQuality StandardsGMPSOP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own and continuously improve the Tetra Pak Planned Maintenance System (TPMS) and reliability program for aseptic filling and associated packaging equipment
Serve as the site’s senior technical resource for Tetra Pak equipment
Provide technical leadership for reliability, maintenance strategy, troubleshooting, and Nestlé Maintenance Standards
Partner with Tetra Pak, Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and other stakeholders to improve reliability, optimize maintenance activities and costs, and reduce losses
Lead planning, coordination, governance, and execution of TPMS maintenance events
Ensure TPMS events are completed safely, effectively, and on schedule according to applicable Nestlé and Tetra Pak standards
Evaluate event effectiveness and incorporate findings, corrective actions, and improvement opportunities into future maintenance strategies
Lead structured problem-solving activities to eliminate recurring failures, chronic losses, and equipment constraints
Analyze equipment performance, maintenance history, and reliability trends to identify root causes and implement sustainable corrective actions
Provide advanced technical expertise for aseptic filling, Steri Tank, and secondary packaging systems
Build Maintenance and Operations capability through technical coaching, knowledge transfer, and training
Develop and sustain technical standards, maintenance routines, and best practices
Govern effective use of AMM, DMO, PLMS, and other maintenance management systems
Document, analyze, and communicate technical findings, maintenance information, reliability risks, and performance trends
Provide technical recommendations to site leadership, Nestlé stakeholders, and Tetra Pak resources
Lead equipment improvement initiatives under Management of Change (MOC) requirements
Partner with Tetra Pak Engineering and internal technical teams to ensure compliant modifications and improvements
Comply with safety, environmental, food safety, quality, regulatory, GMP, SOP, and OJT requirements
Maintain a safe, compliant, and quality-focused work environment
Support environmental sustainability through responsible use of energy, water, materials, waste management, and recycling

Requirements

What you’ll need

Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing Technology, Mechanical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering is strongly preferred
At least 5 years of experience supporting aseptic Tetra Pak systems is strongly preferred
Advanced working knowledge of Total Productive Maintenance (TPM)
Advanced working knowledge of Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM)
Knowledge of preventive maintenance planning and maintenance execution
Knowledge of technical training and maintenance activity coordination
Ability to support maintenance operations while meeting Safety, Health, and Environmental (SHE), food safety, quality, and operational requirements
Ability to provide technical direction, lead through influence, and coach cross-functional teams across departments and shifts
Strong knowledge of equipment reliability, preventive/planned maintenance, troubleshooting, and maintenance optimization in a manufacturing environment
Advanced capability in Root Cause Analysis, Breakdown Analysis, DMAIC, data-driven problem solving, and structured continuous improvement methodologies
Ability to lead technical improvement projects, coordinate multiple stakeholders, manage priorities, and support implementation and sustainment of changes
Ability to analyze equipment and maintenance performance data, identify trends and risks, and translate findings into actionable recommendations
Ability to work with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, equipment suppliers, and external technical partners
Working knowledge of safety, environmental, food safety, quality, and regulatory requirements in a manufacturing environment
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Experience with SAP and computerized maintenance management systems is preferred
Flexibility to work across various shifts and schedules

Benefits

Comp & perks

Relocation assistance
Performance-based incentives/bonus eligibility
401(k) with company match
Healthcare coverage
Broad range of benefits supporting physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing
Dynamic career paths and professional development
Robust development opportunities
Opportunities to learn from talented colleagues around the globe
Inclusive workplace
Reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process