Maintenance Supervisor

Driven by integrity and united by the people-and-pet bond, we find strong purpose in the work we do and an even greater joy in those we get to work alongside. Together, we harness the expertise of our long-standing tradition of excellence to embrace possibility and continuously push to do what's never been done before in pet care. Discover your purpose and fuel your passions when you bring your love of pets to a team that prides itself on the power of togetherness—We are Proudly Connected. Purely Driven.

Position Summary

One of our newest factories, located along the Virginia border, breathes new life into a former brewery, creating an innovative and technologically advanced pet food manufacturing facility. We have transformed the existing structure in Rockingham County to produce leading dry dog and cat food brands, including Purina Pro Plan®, Purina ONE®, and Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets®. With a strong focus on sustainability and safety, this facility is committed to doing our part to care for the environment, like conserving water, investing in renewable electricity and maintaining zero waste for disposal. As we expand, we proudly build upon our 90-year legacy of crafting science-based dog and cat foods that pet owners’ trust. At Purina, we are deeply passionate about supporting the communities where we live and work, and we bring that same engagement and commitment to Rockingham County. Together, we create a brighter future for pets and our community.

As a Maintenance Supervisor, you will manage, lead, and coordinate the activities of our dynamic team in Eden, NC to maximize performance, minimize costs, maintain quality, and endorse safety and operating standards. Be prepared to coach, train, and develop your team members while maintaining daily maintenance projects and repair work. Your ability to lead your team to achieve continuous improvement and/or Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) initiatives while always operating in a safe manner will be imperative. 

Work Schedule:  Mon - Fri - (11:00 am - 7:00 pm)
 

• Supervise maintenance technicians and oversee packaging equipment.  Equipment included but not limited to bag hangers, sealers, bundlers, conveyors, robotic unitizers, blowers, AGVs, metal detectors, checkweighers and rotary valves .
• Coordinate and assign work schedules and ensure proper completion.
• Build department skills and manage technicians’ progression plans.
• Assist with bid services and manage on-site contractors.
• Reduce equipment downtime by promoting equipment reliability and preventative maintenance execution and compliance.
• Ensure all members of the maintenance department are properly trained in safety procedures and Total Productive Maintenance.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• 3+ years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing, technical, military or related environment.
• 1+ years of people leadership experience

Salary: $84,880.00 to $127,150.00 per year

Bonus Eligibility: Yes

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. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at top of range.

Nestlé 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. Learn more at https://www.nestlejobs.com/nestle-in-the-us-benefits 

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To our veterans and separated service members, you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestlé. 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. Nestlé seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you’ll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestlé home.
 

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Job Requisition: 424821