Factory Engineering Manager

Company: Nestl-- SA
Location: Chicago
Posted on: November 13, 2024

Job Description:

Nestl-- Professional is committed to providing the finest ingredients, operational knowledge, and uncompromised support to foodservice operations across the US. Our team of culinary experts and skilled product developers partner closely with foodservice professionals to generate creative, branded food and beverage solutions that address a wide variety of needs. As a business serving other businesses, we're focused on performing with speed, service, and precision to cook up delicious ideas for our clients both small and large. Satisfy your appetite for an exciting career at Nestl-- Professional.This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.POSITION SUMMARY:The Factory Engineering Manager oversees all engineering and maintenance operations within the factory, ensuring that employee health and safety, product safety, and environmental protection are upheld without compromise. The Manager is dedicated to driving activities that enhance product quality, optimize plant performance, and align with the business objectives.PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervise the implementation of the Factory Engineering teams plan and objectives in accordance with Nestl-- practices.
• Propose and implement work processes, procedures and technical resources related to Factory engineering and maintenance.
• Lead the Factory engineering and maintenance and maintain proficiencies, motivation and performance to achieve the team's mission and objectives.
• Propose and control the budget as well as the factory's capital investment plans and related capital expenditures.
• Supervise our capital investments and request for approval and reporting are in line with the guidelines for Capital Investment.
• Ensure that projects are crafted with a high degree of flexibility to better enable the operations to adjust to a changing environment keeping in mind safety and the environment.
• Execute M&I in accordance with the Nestl-- Maintenance Strategy using Consequence Driven Maintenance (CDM) as the multi-disciplined approach to proactively maintain/improve the fixed assets and Asset and Maintenance Management as the process to manage the asset lifecycle.
• Ensure the team view M&I as an investment in asset reliability and overall plant performance.
• Collaborate closely daily with Production and Quality Assurance to resolve technical issues and to ensure efficient operation.
• Ensure that all the team members are familiar with and implement Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Ensure environmental compliance with Nestl-- Environmental management System, Nestl-- Operational Safety, Health and Risk Management Strategy.
• Ensure execution of maintenance is in accordance with the Nestl-- Maintenance Strategy by using the Consequence Driven Maintenance philosophy.
• Ensure implementation of Asset Maintenance Management as Factory Maintenance Systems including Technical Stores Management, Work Order Management and Labor Hour allocation and Equipment Bill of Material (BOM).
• Optimize predictive maintenance technologies to minimize unplanned downtime and utilize planned downtime for scheduled and Condition-Based Maintenance.
• Initiate and coordinate the implementation of new processes/technologies with local, market, PTC, CTU and SBU engineering.
• Maintain and develop functional expertise in technical operations by providing training and development programs.
• Manage resources continuously to align with factory objectives and business strategies, include outsourcing opportunities.MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS & EDUCATION:
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, required, preferably in Mechanical, Chemical, or Process Engineering.EXPERIENCE:
• 5 - 7 years experience in a technical field, preferably in food manufacturing facility including maintenance responsibilities.
• Minimum 3-5 years of leadership/management experience required.
• 1 - 3 years TPM / continuous improvement process development, preferred.SKILLS:
• Understanding of financial analysis and relevant business drivers such as Nestl-- Standard Costing.
• Asset and Maintenance Management.
• CAPEX budgeting and preparation.
• AutoCAD view or Visio, CDM, AMM, ESAT, CIAT, NEMT, etc.
• Knowledge of food safety, regulatory requirements for food safety and hygienic engineering (OSH&R).REQUISITION ID:319642It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace. To our veterans and separated service members, you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestl--. The skills you've gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. Nestl-- seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you'll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestl-- home.The Nestl-- Companies are an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer seeking diversity in qualified applicants for employment. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, gender, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, perceived disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected status, as defined by applicable law. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at accommodations@nestle.com or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: 1-800-321-6467.This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.
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