Production Supervisor (Night Shift)
Foods people love. Brands people trust. And a career that nourishes your future like no other.
If you're driven by the passion to do something meaningful that changes lives, Nestlé is the place for you. Nestlé USA is one of seven operating companies that make up Nestlé'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.
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We're expanding our factory network and introducing a new manufacturing facility designed with the climate in mind. Our Glendale, Arizona production factory is a brand new, state-of-the-art facility and distribution center with cutting-edge technology and advanced systems designed with sustainability at the forefront. Innovative water recycling processes, zero waste to landfill, and fully recyclable product packaging made from food-safe materials are just some of the programs we've implemented to support Nestlé's ambition for zero environmental impact by 2030.
Position Summary: To ensure employee safety, product quality, and asset performance while delivering on-time the shift/line/area production plan. This is accomplished by leading a team up to approximately 30 employees. Leadership of people includes participating in the hiring process, employee onboarding, performance management, and continuous improvement. Proactive cooperation with other groups onsite and within Nestlé USA to ensure that their area and people are fully aligned with the organization. Modeling the way for others by practicing what is preached to create and maintain a workplace culture that engages and motivates employees at all levels. Focusing on results to deliver success as measured by key performance metrics.
Ensure the timely deployment of people development plan and ensure the competencies of team as per the agreed plan with Sr. Production Manager (proper training inclusive of equipment, safety procedures, and hygiene). Enforce compliance to standard operating procedures (SOPs) by all personnel within the team. Ensure a safe work environment is always maintained. Work with team to update work instructions for all available positions. Processes are run in accordance with SOPs, SSOPs, and other documentation. Activities being performed having an environmental impact are communicated and accomplished according to the environmental management. Ensure quality objectives are met, including regular adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), performance of sanitation audits, food safety checks, and product quality checks conducted according to policies. Actively participate in prevention and correction of quality-related errors. Check and enforce personnel hygiene and safety. Ongoing coaching of employees to fulfill and exceed the requirements of the job through TPM implementation. Daily review of achievement of targets and report variances during on-the-floor and review meetings. Ensure the development and implementation of action plans to address root causes of failures and support continuous improvement initiatives. Facilitate seamless handoffs and communicate key information to peers, team members, and site leadership team. Requirements: Bachelor's degree (Engineering, Business Management, Food Science, Organizational Leadership/Supervision, or equivalent) preferred. High School Diploma or GED equivalent required. Ability to work extended days and/or weekends with flexibility to switch shifts as required. Minimum two years of experience leading people in a manufacturing environment required. Minimum one year of experience in Continuous Improvement environment (Lean manufacturing or TPM) preferred. Experience in food processing, packaging, quality, or factory supply chain preferred. Travel requirement: ~5% Skills: Ability to maintain a safe working environment through proper housekeeping and safety practices. Excellent communication skills (oral, written and listening). Ability to adjust communication style to multiple audiences, facilitate group coaching, and information sharing. Ability to positively confront and effectively deal with noncompliance. Excellent people skills – maintain a positive attitude and ability to motivate people, specifically mentoring and coaching individuals in identifying short- and long-term development needs and providing appropriate support. Confidence in own capacity and judgment. Must be willing to face challenging situations. Developed ability to build personal relationships based on trust, mutual respect, and open communication. 289711
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