Preventive Maintenance Leader/Planner

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Job Title: Preventive Maintenance Leader/Planner

Job Location:

Sikeston, Missouri United States

At Tetra Pak we commit to making food safe and available, everywhere; and we protect whats good - protecting food, protecting people, and protecting the planet. By doing so we touch millions of peoples lives every day.

And we need people like you to make it happen.

We empower you to reach your potential with opportunities to make an impact to be proud of - for food, people and the planet.

Job Summary

We are currently looking to hire a Preventive Maintenance Leader/Planner at our Sikeston, MO location who will drive equipment availability and reliability, lead the Preventive Maintenance (PM) Pillar, and build World Class Manufacturing (WCM) capabilities within the maintenance team while supporting Autonomous Maintenance (AM) development.

In this role, you will manage projects and directly execute selected factory projects, you will plan and prioritize maintenance work and spare‑parts needs using cost and loss insights, coordinating execution through Maintenance Coordinators or directly with Electrical/Mechanical Technicians when required.

The position is based in Sikeston, MO.

Tetra Pak is not considering applicants (Internal or External) who require International relocation to the United States.

What you will do

As Preventive Maintenance Leader/Planner, you will:

• Lead the Preventive Maintenance (PM) Pillar and ensure execution of PM methodology, equipment classification and applicable PM policies.
• Plan, prioritize, and schedule maintenance activities using loss‑based and cost‑based data through planning.
• Coordinate maintenance work through Maintenance Coordinators and Shift Technicians.
• Strengthen WCM competence across the maintenance organization and support AM maturity.
• Manage spare‑parts strategies, including stock levels, critical spares, and replenishment.
• CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) system ownership and expansion- PMs, Inventory and Work order implementation and improvements.
• Secure updated technical documentation. Monitor Technical Bulletins, Good Practices and its applicability. Support preparation and publication of technical improvements.
• Lead & execute select factory projects.

We believe you have

• A technical degree or equivalent experience in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or related engineering fields.
• At least 3-5 years of experience in maintenance, reliability, engineering, or manufacturing operations preferred.
• Familiarity with World Class Manufacturing (WCM), Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), AM (Autonomous Maintenance), PM (Planned Maintenance) and EM (Early Equipment Management) methodologies.
• Project management experience.

We Offer You

• A variety of exciting challenges with ample opportunities for development and training in a truly global landscape
• A culture that pioneers a spirit of innovation where our industry experts drive visible results
• An equal opportunity employment experience that values diversity and inclusion
• Market competitive compensation and benefits with flexible working arrangements

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If you are inspired to be part of our promise to protect what's good; for food, people, and the planet, apply through our careers page at https://jobs.tetrapak.com/.

This job posting expires on September 30, 2026.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion is an everyday part of how we work. We give people a place to belong and support to thrive, an environment where everyone can be comfortable being themselves and has equal opportunities to grow and succeed. We embrace difference, celebrate people for who they are, and for the diversity they bring that helps us better understand and connect with our customers and communities worldwide.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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