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Maintenance Manager

Nestlé
San Antonio, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 3 Feb 2026

About the role

 

At Nestlé Health Science, we believe that nutrition, science, and wellness must merge, not collide. Here, we embrace the intrinsic connections of these three pillars, harnessing their collective strength to empower healthier lives. Our broad product portfolio includes renowned brands like Garden of Life®, Nature's Bounty®, Vital Proteins®, Orgain®, Nuun®, BOOST®, Carnation Breakfast Essentials®, Peptamen®, Compleat Organic Blends®, and more. We also have extensive pharmaceutical expertise, offering innovative medicines that aim to prevent, manage, and treat gastrointestinal and metabolic-related diseases.

 

At Nestlé Health Science, we bring our best for better lives. Our people are challenged to bring fresh, diverse views and make bold moves to empower healthier lives through nutrition. We know brilliant ideas can come from anyone, anywhere. Here we embrace the entrepreneurial spirit and collaborate with teams that champion focused and forward thinking. We are committed to fostering professional growth and celebrating the achievements of our people along the way. We offer dynamic career paths, robust development, opportunities to learn from talented colleagues around the globe, and benefits that support physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing. 

 

Join us to innovate for impact and reimagine the future of health and nutrition for patients and consumers. 
 

 

Position Summary

 

Step into a high‑impact leadership role where your technical expertise and commitment to reliability directly influence the safety, performance, and long‑term success of our operations. As our Maintenance Manager, you will champion a proactive, excellence‑driven maintenance culture that elevates equipment reliability and empowers teams to excel.

In this role, you will lead a team of technicians, build and uphold maintenance standards, strengthen technical competencies, and ensure equipment is optimized throughout its lifecycle. You’ll drive strategies that minimize unplanned downtime, improve asset performance, and support the plant’s financial goals through smart planning, continuous improvement, and disciplined budget management.

Your leadership will extend across Planners, Supervisors, contractors, and maintenance technicians as you promote safe work practices, enhance maintenance capability, and deliver the reliability our operations depend on. This role offers the opportunity to inspire, mentor, and shape a maintenance organization ready for today’s challenges and tomorrow’s growth.

 

*Relocation assistance is available for this position.

 

Key Responsibilities:

 

  • Provide advanced mechanical, electrical, and PLC troubleshooting leadership, with emphasis on Allen‑Bradley and automated systems.
  • Lead, mentor, and develop a high‑performing maintenance team focused on technical excellence and continuous improvement.
  • Ensure strict compliance with all Food Safety, Quality, regulatory, and audit requirements (NSF, SQF, internal standards).
  • Oversee capital projects, equipment installations, reliability initiatives, and strategic purchasing.
  • Manage third‑party service providers, OEMs, and vendors to ensure timely, cost‑effective maintenance support.
  • Drive continuous improvement using Kaizen, 5S, BDA, SPC, and root‑cause analysis tools.
  • Plan and execute engineering and maintenance projects that enhance reliability, safety, and operational performance.
  • Serve as the site’s technical authority—diagnosing complex issues, eliminating chronic failures, and implementing sustainable solutions.
  • Build a collaborative, inclusive environment grounded in transparency, accountability, and strong cross‑functional partnerships.
  • Lead teams through change, prioritizing effectively and navigating operational complexity.
  • Use maintenance and production data to identify trends, optimize asset performance, and inform decisions.
  • Strengthen technician skills through targeted training and competency‑building programs.
  • Influence Operations, Engineering, Quality, and Safety teams to align on reliability and maintenance priorities.
  • Communicate clearly and confidently with both technical and non‑technical audiences.
  • Set expectations, hold teams accountable, and promote a safety‑first, results‑driven culture.
  • Demonstrate sound judgment and resilience when addressing urgent maintenance challenges.
  • Organize and manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
  • Commit to personal and team development through coaching, follow‑through, and continuous learning.
  • Support business needs with schedule flexibility, including occasional off‑shift or weekend work.

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