Senior Expert, Mechanical Engineering

Nestle Operational Services Worldwide SA • $100K — $130K *

Solon, OH 44139In-Person

Food & Beverages

15+ years of experience

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Qualifications

5-7 years of experience in industrial services management
Expertise in Thermal, Refrigeration, Waste Water, Compressed Air and Hazard Gases
Strong leadership and collaboration skills with a focus on people management
Ability to drive operational improvements and optimize costs
Knowledge of compliance and sustainability in industrial operations
Experience in project management and engineering excellence principles
Effective communicator with experience in stakeholder engagement

Responsibilities

Propose and implement effective work processes according to Nestlé's Engineering Policy
Coordinate teams to ensure industrial services goals are achieved
Promote and embody company values across operations
Drive safe practices and challenge unsafe situations within the operational framework
Enhance operational savings through strategic improvements in industrial services
Maintain confidentiality of proprietary technologies and ensure compliance
Coach and mentor IS department staff to improve factory utility operations

Benefits

Professional development opportunities within Nestlé
Participation in industry best practice review activities
Access to certifications in Industrial Services as needed
Support for continuous improvement and operational efficiency
Involvement with diverse teams and leadership structures

Full Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

This is an exciting opportunity for a Transformational Leader to leverage their expertise, collaboration, and influencing skills to drive Nestlé industrial services initiatives successfully; dotted line responsibility for 5-10 people. Lead the end-to-end management of industrial services (including Thermal, Refrigeration, Waste Water, Compressed Air, Hazard Gases) across Operations (TPM 7+4), Maintenance (maintenance foundations), Master Planning (Capital investment strategy), Compliance, Sustainability and People Management. Lead industrial services resources to deliver business results focusing on zero loss and optimized operation.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Management Responsibilities:

Propose, drive and implement work processes, procedures and technical resources in accordance with the Engineering Policy, Key Principles and the Project Management Activity as outlined in the Nestlé Engineering Excellence (NEE) master document.
Coordinate personnel (IS SME's, Engineering leadership, Project Engineers, Technicians, contractors etc.) to ensure the Industrial services objectives are satisfied.
Demonstrate and promote the company's values.

Functional Responsibilities:

The main functional responsibilities for a Senior Expert, Industrial Services are:

Ensure that the highest principles of ethical conduct on behalf of the community, consumer, company, and the engineering profession are adhered to and that all dealings are maintained within a competitive and fair environment and above reproach.
Drive, support and encourage clear and open communication between the team members and related stakeholders (Site and Market Management, PTC, CO Engineering, CT Packaging and the SBU).
Ensure that one exhibits an attitude of absolute intolerance for unsafe situations and never implement any change, whether directly instructed to, or under your own initiative, without first questioning its impact in relation to product safety/quality, people safety and the environment. No compromises will be tolerated.
Drive savings in Industrial services through improved operation, maintenance and capital improvements.
Ensure that the procedures for protecting Nestlé's technological and proprietary know-how are in place and actively being implemented.

People Development and coaching (20%)

Coach and develop expertise at the Factory IS Department level (IS Managers, Supervisors and Techs) for continuous support and improvement of the Factory utility operation. Monthly Operational Review participation to provide IS support as needed
Provide Subject Matter Expert (SME) expertise to project teams (Factory and CPMO) with ammonia/refrigeration design, boiler / thermal design, compressed air systems, and/or waste water system design.
Participate in professional / IS industry activities as required. Review industry best practices and evaluate application and benefits in the IS area. Obtain Nestlé and external IS certifications as needed.
Ensures knowledge and standards development in your technical areas of expertise, coordinating with Experts / Specialists (within and outside Nestlé) in line with safety, product quality and operations objectives.

Operational performance / cost (20%)

Be accountable for the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the industrial services to meet the operation's demand. This includes guidance of the IS departments, providing direction, and developing their capability and performance. IS operation includes ensuring services are provided in the right quantity and quality, reliably and efficiently, minimizing cost and environmental impact.

Compliance / Safety (reduction in audit findings, safety behaviors) (20%)

Compliance with all federal, state, local and internal Nestlé requirements from design through operation and maintenance of the IS plant. Ensure the efficient operation of all utility systems minimizing the use of natural resources, energy, and the impact on the environment. Drive resource conservation and awareness within the facility in alignment with Nestlé.

Maintenance (15%)

Implement Nestlé Maintenance systems to deliver high reliability in Industrial services at optimal cost. Fully embrace predictive maintenance systems and minimize dependance on outside services.

Project focus and deliverables (SME support for factory projects) (15%)

Provide Engineering design and review for capital projects or Zone standards including detailed phases of the engineering work and field support. Requires coordination of work by outside consulta

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