Autonomous Maintenance Lead

At Tetra Pak we commit to making food safe and available, everywhere; and we protect what's good – protecting food, protecting people, and protecting the planet. By doing so we touch millions of people's lives every day. And we need people like you to make it happen.

In this position you will be responsible for ensuring that Autonomous Maintenance methods and standards are followed and advanced. Coaching production staff to continuously improve work methods and results through our World Class Manufacturing (WCM).
The position is based in Louisa, Virginia.
Tetra Pak is not sponsoring work visas or relocation for this position.

As an Autonomous Maintenance Lead you will:

• Participate and/or lead in World Class Manufacturing (WCM) / Continuous improvement related activities.
• Collaborate with the preventive maintenance team to investigate and resolve production losses.
• Drive for the results of key performance indicators (KPIs) with proper follow up and taking prompt action to solve problems.
• Reinforce and ensure compliance with company rules and policies; as well as the standards of safety, product quality, service level and maintenance of the production process.
• Act as an ambassador of change culture to a “zero loss mindset”.
• Improve the process performance through a loss eradication mindset with the Autonomous Maintenance (AM) team’s evolution acting as a driver for this initiative.

• Technical degree or High School completed is a must. Bachelor´s Degree in Mechanical, Mechatronic or Industrial Engineering is strongly desired.
• Minimum 1 year leading continuous improvement projects or teams. Nice to have experience managing people on the production floor.
• Must have knowledge of MS Office; SAP and Poka is a plus.

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.

Apply Now

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

This job posting expires on October 13, 2023.

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.

Tetra Pak is a Swedish-Swiss multinational food packaging and processing company with head offices in Lund, Sweden, and Pully, Switzerland.