We’re a leader in the pet care industry, which means we’re not only ahead in volume, profit and market share, but our associates dare to Stand Taller. We innovate new products, impart new agilities into existing processes, constantly advance pet nutrition, and always pay it forward in the form of service for our communities and families. Are you up for the dare?

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Position Summary

Founded in 1988, our factory in Hereford has been producing the Merrick brand, a leader in natural and organic pet food where we don't just make pet food. We make the Best Food Ever. We believe that our people are the source of our competitive advantage, and as we invest in our people, we invest in our shared future. When you join our Purina Hereford, TX factory you are not only joining a leader in natural and organic pet food, you are joining a tight knit community focused on creating the most nutritious and wholesome food for pets.

The Maintenance Supervisor is a critical role at our plant.  You will be charged with supervising and developing maintenance team members through your strong leadership skills and knowledge of troubleshooting mechanical and electrical components.  You will mentor staff, contribute to continuous improvement projects, and ensure proper sanitation and safety guidelines are being met.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and communicate continuous improvement initiatives through coaching, feedback, and recognition with team members.
• Monitor, update and implement the plant predictive and preventative maintenance plan.
• Guide the factories to reduce technical stoppages in equipment or areas of common occurrence.
• Propose and monitor key performance indicators in accordance with the Best Maintenance Practices.
• Ensure the implementation of all repairs/modifications resulting from Gap assessments, plant audits, and notifications are executed on time and offer a high-quality workmanship.
• Ensure job planning, material and services planning is accurate and effective as well as ensure equipment history, damage code and root cause analysis are completed correctly.
• Develop and lead a network of Factory SME’s (subject matter experts). Train and guide them in the implementation and leadership of the NCE Reliability program in their factories.
• Evaluate the performance of team members and provide periodic feedback to ensure development.
• Share NCE/NEE and other maintenance-related best practices across all Nestlé USA and Canada factories, via the Nestlé USA Corporate Engineering website, leadership/training guides, etc.
• Collaborate with corporate engineers, suppliers, contractors, and plant partners to ensure alignment.
• Encourage close teamwork between all functions (Engineering, Productions, Quality Management, etc.).

Must be able to accommodate a B-Shift schedule - 5:00 pm - 5:00 am.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 2+ years’ maintenance experience in a manufacturing, industrial, technical, military, or related environment.

Other

• 1+ year people leadership experience

Don’t meet all the qualifications listed under “other”? These are preferred, but not required. When you apply for a role with Nestlé Purina, we ensure that individual confidentiality is held to the highest regard. We are intentional about creating an inclusive workplace for everyone. We consider our associates our most valuable assets. Please apply for full consideration.

The approximate pay range for this position is $72,000 to $101,000. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including, but not limited to knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as geographic location.

Nestle offers performance-based incentives and a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k with company match, healthcare coverage, and a broad range of other benefits. Incentives and/or benefit packages may vary depending on the position.

REQUISITION ID:

267122

It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace.

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