Maintenance Manager

Nestle Operational Services Worldwide SA•Oklahoma City, OK

32d•$107,000 - $156,000•Onsite

About The Position

Our dry pet food factory, located just 10 miles from downtown, has been a production facility for over 50 years. As producers of iconic brands such as Dog Chow®, Puppy Chow®, and Beneful®, we contribute to the well-being of pets in the community and nationwide. Our factory is also doing our part to care for the environment we share, like conserving water, investing in renewable electricity and maintaining zero waste for disposal.  OKC offers the best of both worlds—the amenities of a big city with a small-town feel, where you can enjoy a variety of affordable activities, thanks to the temperate weather and low cost of living. Join us in Oklahoma City, where together, we create a brighter future for pets. As a Maintenance Manager, you’ll manage, lead, and coordinate activities for your team to maximize performance, minimize costs, maintain quality, and endorse safety and operating standards. Coach, train, and develop your team members while maintaining daily maintenance projects, preventative maintenance, and repair work. You’ll foster a safe work environment, ensuring all quality and environmental standards are met. Lead by example as you oversee the proper management of the day-to-day operational environmental issues.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent and 5+ years of experience in a maintenance planning or reliability focused role within a manufacturing, industrial, military or related environment and 3+ years of supervisory experience
Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of experience in engineering, maintenance, industrial services, military or related within a manufacturing, industrial, military or related environment and 1+ years of supervisory experience

Responsibilities

Develop vision needed to lead and oversee maintenance support to factory operational equipment, as well as general facility maintenance.
Direct and coordinate the activities of the Maintenance Department to maintain equipment at the highest practical level through continuous improvement of the maintenance systems, as well as leadership within the facility’s continuous improvement initiatives.
Work with team members to develop the most cost-effective repair strategies and manage maintenance spending responsibilities to achieve factory maintenance budget.
Establish departmental goals and objectives to maintain a low cost high efficient operation.
Develop and implement innovative technical ideas and solutions for improved production efficiencies to reduce operating cost.
Complete planning and budgeting for maintenance activities including extraordinary maintenance as well as annual budget for labor, repair materials, and outside contractors.