Senior Reliability Specialist

Nestle Operational Services Worldwide SA•Eau Claire, WI

10d•$102,801 - $139,323

About The Position

The Senior Reliability Specialist provides senior-level technical leadership and subject matter expertise for aseptic filling and secondary packaging equipment. The role owns the technical direction required to improve equipment reliability, performance, compliance, and long-term asset health, while leading the systematic elimination of recurring equipment losses and performance constraints. Using deep expertise in aseptic filling technology, the specialist leads complex troubleshooting and reliability improvement activities, provides technical coaching and capability development, and influences maintenance strategies and standards across shifts and functions. The position works closely with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, OEMs, and other technical resources to identify and mitigate equipment risks, resolve chronic losses, embed technical best practices, and turn reliability priorities into sustainable improvements in line performance. Flexibility to work across various shifts and schedules is required to provide technical support, coordinate TPMS activities, respond to equipment reliability needs, and support Maintenance and Operations teams across the factory. The position offers relocation assistance and is eligible for a performance-based bonus. The stated annual salary range is $102,800.70 to $139,323.00.

Requirements

An 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), Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM), preventive maintenance planning, maintenance execution, technical training, and maintenance activity coordination.
Demonstrated ability to support maintenance operations while meeting Safety, Health, and Environmental (SHE), food safety, quality, and operational requirements.
Demonstrated ability to provide technical direction, lead through influence, and coach cross-functional teams across departments and shifts.
Strong knowledge of equipment reliability, preventive and planned maintenance, troubleshooting, and maintenance optimization, particularly in a manufacturing environment.
Advanced capability in Root Cause Analysis, Breakdown Analysis, DMAIC, data-driven problem solving, and other structured continuous improvement methodologies.
Demonstrated ability to lead technical improvement projects, coordinate multiple stakeholders, manage priorities, and support effective implementation and sustainment of changes.
Ability to analyze equipment and maintenance performance data, identify trends and risks, and translate findings into actionable recommendations.
Strong communication and collaboration skills, including the ability to work effectively with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, equipment suppliers, and external technical partners.
Working knowledge of applicable safety, environmental, food safety, quality, and regulatory requirements within a manufacturing environment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Flexibility to work across various shifts and schedules.

Nice To Haves

Experience with SAP and computerized maintenance management systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

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, providing technical leadership for reliability, maintenance strategy, troubleshooting, and Nestlé Maintenance Standards.
Partner with Tetra Pak, Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and other stakeholders to improve equipment reliability, optimize maintenance activities and costs, and reduce planned and unplanned losses.
Lead planning, coordination, governance, and execution of TPMS maintenance events, ensuring appropriate scope, scheduling, resources, parts, technical support, and stakeholder alignment.
Ensure TPMS events are completed safely, effectively, and on schedule in accordance with MI 22.503 Annex 3, applicable Nestlé standards, and Tetra Pak standards.
Evaluate event effectiveness and incorporate findings, corrective actions, and improvement opportunities into future maintenance strategies.
Lead structured problem-solving to eliminate recurring failures, chronic losses, and equipment performance constraints using DMAIC, Go-See-Think-Do, Breakdown Analysis, SDCA, and other established methodologies.
Analyze equipment performance, maintenance history, and reliability trends to identify root causes, prioritize improvement opportunities, and implement sustainable corrective actions.
Provide advanced technical expertise in the operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and reliability of aseptic filling, Steri Tank, and secondary packaging systems.
Build Maintenance and Operations capability through technical coaching, knowledge transfer, training, and reinforcement of effective maintenance and troubleshooting practices.
Develop and sustain technical standards, maintenance routines, and best practices that strengthen equipment reliability and team effectiveness.
Provide governance for effective use of AMM, DMO, PLMS, and other applicable maintenance management systems.
Ensure technical findings, maintenance information, reliability risks, and equipment performance trends are documented, analyzed, and communicated to key stakeholders.
Provide technical recommendations to site leadership, Nestlé stakeholders, and Tetra Pak resources to support reliability and maintenance decisions.
Lead assigned equipment improvement initiatives under applicable Management of Change (MOC) requirements, including technical scope, risk assessment, implementation, verification, documentation, and sustainability.
Partner with Tetra Pak Engineering and internal technical teams to ensure modifications and improvements comply with applicable safety, quality, engineering, and maintenance standards.
Comply with applicable safety, environmental, food safety, quality, and regulatory requirements, including management systems, GMPs, SOPs, and OJT requirements.
Maintain a safe, compliant, and quality-focused work environment by proactively managing risks and promptly reporting incidents, unsafe conditions, food safety concerns, and quality issues.
Support environmental sustainability through responsible use of energy, water, and materials, and appropriate waste management and recycling practices.