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Nestle Production Supervisor (Overnight Shift) in Eden, North Carolina
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
Located along the Virginia border, our new factory in Eden, North Carolina will revitalize a former brewery, transforming it into an innovative, technically advanced pet food manufacturing facility. Nestlé Purina has renovated the existing structure in Rockingham County to produce leading dry dog and cat food brands, including Purina Pro Plan, Purina ONE and Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets. Designed with sustainability and safety front of mind, this facility will play a pivotal role in our global environment commitment of Zero Waste for Disposal, Caring for Water, 100 percent renewable electricity use and zero net greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Through this expansion, we build on our more than 90-year history of making science-based dog and cat foods that pet owners trust. At Purina, we are passionate about supporting the communities where we live and work, and we look forward to bringing that passion to Rockingham County.
As a Production Supervisor, your role in the bigger picture is to lead and facilitate your team to achieve all goals related to safety, quality, sanitation, performance and cost, while maintaining positive employee relations and morale. You will be a change agent in your area, nurturing improvements to make the Eden factory better than ever. This role empowers the production team to seek new initiatives as well as ensure safe behaviors, all while maintaining excellences in quality and food safety. This vital role will lead your team in continuous improvement through our Nestlé Continuous Excellence (NCE) tools to improve asset intensity and minimize costs. This position provides exciting professional development for those ambitious to make a difference.
Must be open to working night shift (6:00 pm - 6:00 am) and weekends
Lead and coach integrated work groups to achieve results based on the factory’s continuous improvement plan
Ensure that your team is consistently meeting or exceeding set standards in the areas of quality, sanitation, cleaning, lubrication and inspections
Lead and support Total Performance Management and Nestle Continuous Excellence initiatives
Participate and lead operational reviews and general meetings
Facilitate disciplinary procedures and grievances with employees
Train, coach and develop hourly production employees including management of timecards, vacation schedules and production reports
Coordinate daily shift activities to meet key objectives
Ensure products are produced in compliance with quality key check points and within “Good Manufacturing Practices”
Manage the production schedule to maximize output while minimizing costs, including active participation in problem-solving to achieve these results
Perform all other duties as assigned
Requirements
High school diploma or GED Equivalent
2+ years’ experience in a manufacturing, military, or related environment
2+ years’ supervisory experience in a manufacturing, military, or related environment
Other
2-year technical or associate degree
3-5 years supervisory experience
Microsoft Suite experience
The approximate range for this position is $50,000 - $90,000. 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 About Us | Making an Impact | Nestle Careers (nestlejobs.com)
REQUISITION ID
306500
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