Line Manager

Nestle Operational Services Worldwide SA•Eden, NC

22d•$95,594 - $147,489•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Line Manager is responsible for strategic performance management of a production area at Nestlé’s technologically advanced pet food manufacturing facility in Eden, North Carolina. The role communicates with factory teams about building operations and ensures work is performed safely, with quality, efficiently, and cost-effectively. It provides technical direction and leads continuous improvement through coaching, feedback, and recognition. Line Managers work a flexible schedule to spend time with operational personnel across all shifts and support team and business needs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
At least 2 years of experience in a leadership role in a manufacturing, production, warehouse, military, or related environment.
Must be open to relocation to one or more production facilities across the United States.

Responsibilities

Assist the Operations Manager in developing department and team safe work practices and training documents, and help establish goals, strategies, and measures that support the plant and company.
Monitor team member job training and performance to ensure safe attainment of team and department goals.
Seek opportunities for continuous improvement in operations and recommend improvements.
Review the operations schedule to ensure business needs are met, and work with maintenance to allow time for preventative maintenance.
Provide technical and leadership guidance to Production Team Leaders and Technical Operators in a 24-hour operation.
Coach and develop the team, and provide feedback to production team members through monthly team meetings, shift start-up meetings, and one-to-one interactions.
Communicate cross-functionally about operations, personnel, and budgetary or resource issues.