Nick Hunter

Experienced Maintenance Manager with a Focus on Operational Excellence

Professional Overview
Nick Hunter is an accomplished Maintenance Manager with a strong background in operational excellence, continuous improvement, and asset management. He brings over 15 years of experience in the manufacturing and construction materials industries, where he has consistently delivered optimized maintenance strategies and enhanced plant reliability.

Experience Summary

Current Role
As the Maintenance Manager for Coffee Z-EUR at Nestlé, Nick is responsible for leading a team of maintenance professionals to ensure the efficient and reliable operation of the company's critical assets. He oversees preventive and predictive maintenance programs, coordinates shutdown and turnaround activities, and drives continuous improvement initiatives to maximize equipment uptime and productivity.

Career Progression
Prior to his current role, Nick held progressively senior positions within Nestlé and Etex, where he honed his expertise in maintenance management, continuous improvement, and process optimization. As the Africa/Apac Group C.I & TPM Manager at Etex, he spearheaded the implementation of a successful Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) program, resulting in significant reductions in maintenance costs and improvements in equipment effectiveness. Earlier in his career, Nick served as an Operational Excellence Coordinator, where he led cross-functional teams in the implementation of Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.

Academic Background
Nick holds a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Manchester. He is a certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt and has completed advanced training in Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) and Asset Management.

Areas of Expertise

• Maintenance management and optimization

• Continuous improvement and operational excellence

• Asset reliability and performance management

• Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies

• Cross-functional team leadership and collaboration

Professional Impact
During his tenure at Etex, Nick led the implementation of a successful TPM program, resulting in a 25% reduction in maintenance costs and a 15% improvement in overall equipment effectiveness. He has also been instrumental in driving the adoption of predictive maintenance technologies, which have enabled proactive asset management and reduced unplanned downtime by 30%.

Conclusion
With his extensive experience, technical expertise, and proven track record of driving operational improvements, Nick Hunter is poised to continue making a significant impact as the Maintenance Manager for Coffee Z-EUR at Nestlé. His commitment to excellence and his ability to lead cross-functional teams make him a valuable asset in optimizing maintenance strategies and enhancing plant reliability.