Primary Responsibilities:

• Plan and provide technical guidance, coaching, training and support to team members
• Assign daily work orders and ensure associates have proper tools and instructions needed to complete tasks in accordance with Nestlé Purina standards of excellence
• Manage team schedule, time off requests, payroll approval, evaluations, discipline and development
• Promote safe work practices through modeling, training, observation and corrective action
• Utilize break down analysis to drive continuous improvement
• Validate integrity of maintenance data and communication provided by team members across all shifts
• Coordinate maintenance projects with cross-functional teams in the factory and external contractors/vendors
• Develop strategies with Maintenance Manager for efficient operation of the department, including utilization of resource planning systems, inventory management, implementation of projects and budget modifications

REQUIREMENTS

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

OTHER

• Prior to factory operational startup, must be willing to travel up to 50% for training purposes to other Nestlé Purina factory locations
• Once the factory starts up, the schedule will transition to a 2-2-3 format and the shift for this position will be 6 p.m. to 6 a.m.