Nestle Waters North America (NWNA) is the largest bottled water company in the United States , distributing 7 of the top 10 brands in North America. We have the #1 national brand, Nestle Pure Life and many of the nation's strongest regional brands, including Poland Spring, Arrowhead, Ozarka, Deer Park , Zephyrhills and Ice Mountain. We also have the strength of Nestle, the world's largest food company, behind us.
Our beliefs, 'Respect, Honesty, Integrity and Teamwork' have guided how we interact, how we make decisions and how we lead. This guidance has driven our success for over 30 years. Today, we are looking for talented individuals who live these Beliefs in everything they do, and can use them to further grow our business.
Putting safety and quality first as we deliver the right product, to the right customer, on time, every time is what we do every day in Supply Chain. Our competitive differentiator is our people who make it happen! Our Supply Chain organization is recognized as best in class in safety, quality, production, packaging, labor, warehouse productivity, payload, and order fill rate. We also lead the way in sustainability with the smallest environmental footprint in the beverage category. As we pursue TPM, we expect to further enable our people to drive excellence in all areas!
We are seeking a Maintenance Supervisor who will be part of the leadership team for our manufacturing plant. This position is part of the day shift and the role is located in Lee, FL.
Key responsibilities include:
* Part of the Maintenance leadership team responsible for plant technical operations, specifically production line maintenance, processing equipment maintenance and utility equipment maintenance
* Assist with leading the preventative maintenance process, defining processes, driving improvements and achieving KPI targets
* Coach, mentor and develop front line employees to meet current and future business requirements
* Help lead change initiatives and continuous improvement efforts, including the implementation of a LEAN manufacturing environment
* Utilize and model our beliefs in the execution of daily work activities and decision making
* Build relationships with frontline team members to help create and maintain a positive work environment
* Partner with internal customers and suppliers, colleagues and support services to ensure achievement of targets
* Understand and adhere to internal and external regulations, procedures & policies
* Maintain cleanliness to GMP standards and ensure all safety standards are met
* Effectively communicate safety, quality, technical and training issues to team
* Review daily maintenance effectiveness to identify opportunities for improvement and work with the Operations team to get resolution
* Ensure the development and implementation of action plans to address root causes of failures
Requirements:
Key qualifications include:
* Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Industrial Technology or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
* Five or more years of experience in industrial maintenance with at least two or more years of experience in a leadership capacity
* Prior experience in a beverage, food or other clean manufacturing environment with familiarity with quality, GMP and hygiene regulations preferred.
* Prior experience with pneumatics, hydraulics, electric systems and PLC control systems and communication systems.
* Knowledge of preventative maintenance programs with a grasp of financial factors in maintenance.
* Strong computer skills including Microsoft Suite applications; business management software (SAP preferred) needed.
* Understanding of production processes & technical troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills.
* Continuous improvement or process improvement experience. Green belt or black belt certification or prior TPM experience preferred.
* Effective communication and presentation skills with the ability to facilitate change
* Time management, delegation and organization skills with strong problem solving ability
* Ability to grow relationships with business partners and to lead, coach and develop employees
* Schedule flexibility with the ability to provide on call coverage.
This is a tremendous opportunity! We offer a competitive salary based on education, experience, and other qualifications. This position is eligible for bonus and relocation assistance. Nestle Waters North America offers comprehensive benefits including medical, prescription, dental, vision, flex, life, disability, EAP, 401(k) with match, profit sharing, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation, and more!
Interested individuals should apply online at www.nestlewaterscareers.com. Employees of Nestle Waters or any other Nestle Operating Company should apply on TOP. For company news and information, please visit www.nestlewatersnorthamerica.com.
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