Manufacturing Equipment Specialist (Industrial Maintenance Subject Matter Expert)

 

We’re a leader in the pet care industry, which means we’re not only ahead in volume, profit and market share, but our associates dare to Stand Taller. We innovate new products, impart new agilities into existing processes, constantly advance pet nutrition, and always pay it forward in the form of service for our communities and families. Are you up for the dare?

 

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POSITION SUMMARY

For more than 80 years, we’ve led the charge in revolutionizing pet food production and its ability to enrich the lives of pets everywhere. By 1956, through innovative engineering, we literally reshaped pet care, introducing Dog Chow® as the first extruded dry food. We’re still at it today, with Tidy Cats®, the lightweight cat litter champion of the world and Pro Plan Bright Mind®, a breakthrough formula with enhanced botanical oils shown to promote alertness and mental sharpness in aging dogs. Such leadership requires constant innovation and renovation, which is so often rooted in our world-class food production standards.

POSITION SUMMARY

 

As the Manufacturing Equipment Specialist, you will serve as subject matter expert for the construction activities, installation, start-up, and maintenance of new equipment and initiatives at the Hartwell, GA factory. You will work with a variety of cross functional groups within the factory as well as with contractors and vendors. The Manufacturing Equipment Specialist will be key in facilitating all Safety, Health, and Environmental objectives and programs while providing additional leadership support to the Contract Safety & Health Plan during major construction on site.

 

• Coordinate routine maintenance function of plant facilities and equipment up to and beyond production start-up.
• Act as the main contact with local contractors to arrange site access and factory visits, ensuring safe management of visitors.
• Schedule maintenance and inspections of plants safety, utilities, building, and grounds systems to remain in compliance with company, state, and local requirements.
• Maintain equipment inventory and parts consistent with plant needs.
• Provides assistance to Engineering, Maintenance, Project Management, and other personnel to support plant activity. 
• Ensure efficient utilization of available manpower and material including inspection, troubleshooting, and other job performance areas.
• Act as subject matter expert on steam sterilization systems, high speed seamers, and other pet food manufacturing equipment.
• All other duties as assigned.

 

Requirements

 

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent.
• 10+ years’ experience in an industrial maintenance role within an industrial, manufacturing, military, or related environment. 

OR

• Associate’s Degree in a technical or related field.
• 5+ years’ experience in an industrial maintenance role within an industrial, manufacturing, military, or related environment.

 

Other

• Experience with food manufacturing, FDA, and/or GMP requirements

 

Don’t meet all the qualifications listed under “other”? These are preferred, but not required. When you apply for a role with Nestlé Purina, we ensure that individual confidentiality is held to the highest regard. We are intentional about creating an inclusive workplace for everyone. We consider our associates our most valuable assets. Please apply for full consideration.

 

The approximate pay range for this position is $74,000 to $100,000. 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.

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