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If you're driven by the passion to do something meaningful that changes lives, Nestle is the place for you. Nestle USA is one of seven operating companies that make up Nestle's presence in the United States. We're in 97% of American homes, and as the leading food and beverage company, our goals are to continue to deliver quality food and beverage products, strengthen our local communities, and reduce our environmental and climate impact.

We're determined to challenge the status quo and be better tomorrow than we are today. As individuals and teams, we embrace our entrepreneurial culture and have created a workplace where collaboration is essential, courage is rewarded, speed is expected, and agility is the norm to delight our consumers every single day. Here, you will find limitless opportunities to learn and advance your career and feel empowered to succeed in the workplace and beyond. Because our focus is not only on nourishing our customers, but also about enriching you.

The Production Manager will assist the Plant Manager in the strategic planning and organization of the facility. This position will be responsible for the organization and overall implementation of operations objectives including continuous improvement in all aspects of production, maintenance and sanitation for 3rd shift.

Responsibilities

• Manages all assigned production activities that support and maintain company Safety and Quality policies and procedures, production standards, operating procedures, quality and sanitation programs and all applicable regulatory food safety guidelines.
• Maintains all procedural production documentation required fulfilling departmental requirements.
• Tracks and achieves plant wide and departmental KPIs.
• Work to continuously develop and upgrade the management staff and hourly workforce.
• Lead the operations team towards the accomplishment of Plant and Corporate goals, i.e. continuous improvement in quality, food safety, associate safety and manufacturing efficiencies.
• Support Daily Operations Reviews throughout the facility, providing direction and feedback as necessary.
• Actively participate in Weekly/Monthly Operations Review meetings to discuss operations performance and the following week's operations performance.
• Summarization of period end reports based upon the period end reports from maintenance and production managers. Report is to be provided to plant manager
• Routine off shift visibility. (second and third)
• Makes decisions on the day to day activities affecting the manufacturing Operation. Examples would be effective scheduling, labor utilization, material utilization, and operational improvements.
• Informs Plant Manager of potential problems and obstacles that she/he comes in contact with or has access to providing solutions.
• Leads DMAIC and other Project Teams, as assigned.

Requirements and Education

• BA or BS degree in Food Technology, Engineering, Operations, Business, or Sciences Required.
• Minimum of 7 years experience in a high speed food manufacturing environment.

Skills

• Demonstrated capability to lead a group of people
• Experience in different manufacturing operation
• Successful in leading projects involving different departments or functions
• Exposure to implementing continuous improvement and employee involvement techniques
• Implementation experience of TPM, Experience in change Management

It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace.

To our veterans and separated service members, you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestle. The skills you've gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. Nestle seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you'll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestle home.

The Nestle Companies are an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer seeking diversity in qualified applicants for employment. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, gender, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, perceived disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected status, as defined by applicable law. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at accommodations@nestle.com or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: 1-800-321-6467.