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Factory Engineering Manager

Nestle Operational Services Worldwide SA
Modesto, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/4/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/27/2025

Foods people love. Brands people trust. And a career that nourishes your future like no other.

If you're driven by the passion to do something meaningful that changes lives, Nestl is the place for you. Nestl USA is one of seven operating companies that make up Nestl's presence in the United States. We're in 97% of American homes, and as the leading food and beverage company, our goals are to continue to deliver quality food and beverage products, strengthen our local communities, and reduce our environmental and climate impact.

We're determined to challenge the status quo and be better tomorrow than we are today. As individuals and teams, we embrace our entrepreneurial culture and have created a workplace where collaboration is essential, courage is rewarded, speed is expected, and agility is the norm to delight our consumers every single day. Here, you will find limitless opportunities to learn and advance your career and feel empowered to succeed in the workplace and beyond. Because our focus is not only on nourishing our customers, but also about enriching you.

POSITION SUMMARY Provide professional engineering and strategic technical leadership in the Factory, ensuring people health and safety, product safety and environment are never compromised. Strategic leader for engineering function, leveraging Nestle's leadership principles in the following areas : capital execution, asset maintenance and utilities excellence, engineering compliance, and sustainability.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES :

People

  • Live Nestle leadership principles in all aspects of the role.
  • Set the technical strategic vision for the factory, leveraging other functional leaders and cascade objectives to all leaders in engineering department, within factory cost targets.
  • Develop and maintain technical competencies at the factory, including detailed action plans, accountability to progress, talent review, career and succession planning.

Maintenance and Improvement

  • Drive equipment reliability through implementing maintenance foundations in TPM.
  • Build cooperation and collaboration with the production and other cross functional teams to build world class operation.
  • Improve maintenance cost structure by improving technical skill sets and optimizing 3rd party spend.
  • Project Management

  • Implement Nestle capital process to drive excellence in capital execution.
  • Proactively develop, maintain and execute the capital market business strategy (MBS) to align with the business needs.
  • Drive factory master planning to facilitate long term strategies across the factory for example in Safety, Quality and Warehouse.
  • Industrial Services / Sustainability

  • Ensure full compliance with all governing bodies for utilities system relevant to the Modesto site. This is paramount and non-negotiable to have strong understanding in these utilities system.
  • Maintain reliability through implementing maintenance foundations and TPM methodology.
  • Develop and maintain all skillset necessary for internal management of utilities systems.
  • Drive and execute plant sustainability objectives in line with market targets.
  • Drive world class water management in the factory
  • Electrical & Automation

  • Drive reliability in all electrical components in the factory
  • Develop and drive automation plan for the factory
  • Ensure full compliance with Nestle standards including calibration.
  • Develop technical skills in maintenance to ensure electrical reliability.
  • Process & Packaging Optimization

  • Drive Innovation / Renovation, initiating / coordinating implementation of new processes / technology with relevant Market, Product Technology Center, Corporate and Strategic Business Unit.
  • Expected Tools to leverage :

  • Cascaded objectives to all leaders that are in-line with factory objectives
  • Implement strategic technical OMP and factory master plan
  • Detailed cost management plan for all aspects of engineering including YoY improvements
  • Detailed action plan for all aspects of technical execution
  • Maintenance Foundations / TPM
  • Corporate resources and Nestle Market standards
  • REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL LEVEL :

  • B.S. degree in Engineering, preferably Mechanical, Chemical, Process or related technology degree required.
  • 5-7 years' experience in a technical field, preferably in food or canning manufacturing facility including maintenance leadership.
  • Minimum 3-5 years of leadership / management experience in a manufacturing facility required.
  • Knowledge of food safety, regulatory requirements for food safety and hygienic engineering (OSH&R) preferred.
  • SKILLS :

  • Understands and / or can learn the role and responsibilities of the position, including :
  • Understanding of financial analysis and relevant business drivers such as Nestl Standard Costing, Asset and Maintenance Management, CAPEX budgeting and preparation.

    TPM / continuous improvement process development, preferred

    AutoCAD view, AMM, etc.

    Strong technical and managerial skills.

    In-depth knowledge of food processing plant and technology.

    Maintenance technologies.

    Operation of utilities.

    Knowledge of food safety, regulatory requirements for food safety and hygienic engineering (OSH&R).

    Analytical skills in problem solving.

    Communication and networking.

    Understanding of financial analysis and relevant business drivers.

    Nestl Standard Costing.

    Asset and Maintenance Management (AMM).

    CAPEX budgeting and preparation (CIAT).

    Project Engineering / Management - Plant Design & Construction.

    Industrial Services and Energy Management (NEMT).

    The approximate pay range for this position is $150,000 to $175,000. 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.

    Nestl 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 About Us | Making an Impact | Nestle Careers (nestlejobs.com)

    ENGCampaign2025

    It 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.

    Review our applicant privacy notice before applying at https : / / www.nestlejobs.com / privacy

    Foods people love. Brands people trust. And a career that nourishes your future like no other.

    If you're driven by the passion to do something meaningful that changes lives, Nestl is the place for you. Nestl USA is one of seven operating companies that make up Nestl's presence in the United States. We're in 97% of American homes, and as the leading food and beverage company, our goals are to continue to deliver quality food and beverage products, strengthen our local communities, and reduce our environmental and climate impact.

    We're determined to challenge the status quo and be better tomorrow than we are today. As individuals and teams, we embrace our entrepreneurial culture and have created a workplace where collaboration is essential, courage is rewarded, speed is expected, and agility is the norm to delight our consumers every single day. Here, you will find limitless opportunities to learn and advance your career and feel empowered to succeed in the workplace and beyond. Because our focus is not only on nourishing our customers, but also about enriching you.

    POSITION SUMMARY Provide professional engineering and strategic technical leadership in the Factory, ensuring people health and safety, product safety and environment are never compromised. Strategic leader for engineering function, leveraging Nestle's leadership principles in the following areas : capital execution, asset maintenance and utilities excellence, engineering compliance, and sustainability.

    PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES :

    People

  • Live Nestle leadership principles in all aspects of the role.
  • Set the technical strategic vision for the factory, leveraging other functional leaders and cascade objectives to all leaders in engineering department, within factory cost targets.
  • Develop and maintain technical competencies at the factory, including detailed action plans, accountability to progress, talent review, career and succession planning.
  • Maintenance and Improvement

  • Drive equipment reliability through implementing maintenance foundations in TPM.
  • Build cooperation and collaboration with the production and other cross functional teams to build world class operation.
  • Improve maintenance cost structure by improving technical skill sets and optimizing 3rd party spend.
  • Project Management

  • Implement Nestle capital process to drive excellence in capital execution.
  • Proactively develop, maintain and execute the capital market business strategy (MBS) to align with the business needs.
  • Drive factory master planning to facilitate long term strategies across the factory for example in Safety, Quality and Warehouse.
  • Industrial Services / Sustainability

  • Ensure full compliance with all governing bodies for utilities system relevant to the Modesto site. This is paramount and non-negotiable to have strong understanding in these utilities system.
  • Maintain reliability through implementing maintenance foundations and TPM methodology.
  • Develop and maintain all skillset necessary for internal management of utilities systems.
  • Drive and execute plant sustainability objectives in line with market targets.
  • Drive world class water management in the factory
  • Electrical & Automation

  • Drive reliability in all electrical components in the factory
  • Develop and drive automation plan for the factory
  • Ensure full compliance with Nestle standards including calibration.
  • Develop technical skills in maintenance to ensure electrical reliability.
  • Process & Packaging Optimization

  • Drive Innovation / Renovation, initiating / coordinating implementation of new processes / technology with relevant Market, Product Technology Center, Corporate and Strategic Business Unit.
  • Expected Tools to leverage :

  • Cascaded objectives to all leaders that are in-line with factory objectives
  • Implement strategic technical OMP and factory master plan
  • Detailed cost management plan for all aspects of engineering including YoY improvements
  • Detailed action plan for all aspects of technical execution
  • Maintenance Foundations / TPM
  • Corporate resources and Nestle Market standards
  • REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL LEVEL :

  • B.S. degree in Engineering, preferably Mechanical, Chemical, Process or related technology degree required.
  • 5-7 years' experience in a technical field, preferably in food or canning manufacturing facility including maintenance leadership.
  • Minimum 3-5 years of leadership / management experience in a manufacturing facility required.
  • Knowledge of food safety, regulatory requirements for food safety and hygienic engineering (OSH&R) preferred.
  • SKILLS :

  • Understands and / or can learn the role and responsibilities of the position, including :
  • Understanding of financial analysis and relevant business drivers such as Nestl Standard Costing, Asset and Maintenance Management, CAPEX budgeting and preparation.

    TPM / continuous improvement process development, preferred

    AutoCAD view, AMM, etc.

    Strong technical and managerial skills.

    In-depth knowledge of food processing plant and technology.

    Maintenance technologies.

    Operation of utilities.

    Knowledge of food safety, regulatory requirements for food safety and hygienic engineering (OSH&R).

    Analytical skills in problem solving.

    Communication and networking.

    Understanding of financial analysis and relevant business drivers.

    Nestl Standard Costing.

    Asset and Maintenance Management (AMM).

    CAPEX budgeting and preparation (CIAT).

    Project Engineering / Management - Plant Design & Construction.

    Industrial Services and Energy Management (NEMT).

    The approximate pay range for this position is $150,000 to $175,000. 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.

    Nestl 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 About Us | Making an Impact | Nestle Careers (nestlejobs.com)

    ENGCampaign2025

    It 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.

    Review our applicant privacy notice before applying at https : / / www.nestlejobs.com / privacy

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