Production Supervisor - 3rd Shift Production Supervisor - 3rd Shift

Nestle Operational Services Worldwide SA • Leonia, NJ

97d • $80,000 - $100,000

About The Position

At Nestlé Health Science, we believe that nutrition, science, and wellness must merge, not collide. Here, we embrace the intrinsic connections of these three pillars, harnessing their collective strength to empower healthier lives. Our broad product portfolio includes renowned brands like Garden of Life®, Nature's Bounty®, Vital Proteins®, Orgain®, Nuun®, BOOST®, Carnation Breakfast Essentials®, Peptamen®, Compleat Organic Blends®, and more. We also have extensive pharmaceutical expertise, offering innovative medicines that aim to prevent, manage, and treat gastrointestinal and metabolic-related diseases. At Nestlé Health Science, we bring our best for better lives. Our people are challenged to bring fresh, diverse views and make bold moves to empower healthier lives through nutrition. We know brilliant ideas can come from anyone, anywhere. Here we embrace the entrepreneurial spirit and collaborate with teams that champion focused and forward thinking. We are committed to fostering professional growth and celebrating the achievements of our people along the way. We offer dynamic career paths, robust development, opportunities to learn from talented colleagues around the globe, and benefits that support physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing. Join us to innovate for impact and reimagine the future of health and nutrition for patients and consumers.

Requirements

• BA/BS degree or equivalent experience, with a minimum of 3 years of relevant manufacturing or production work experience (including experience gained during military service) preferred in lieu of a degree.
• 1-3 years of prior production supervisory experience is required.
• Knowledge of cGMPs (current Good Manufacturing Practices) is required.
• Preferred experience in the food and beverage, dietary supplement, or pharmaceutical industries, with a strong understanding of strict GMP guidelines.
• Ability to maintain a safe working environment through effective housekeeping and safety practices.
• Familiarity with AS400, Oracle, Kronos, or SAP is strongly preferred.
• Basic to intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Excellent communication skills, including oral, written, and listening abilities.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is a plus.
• Strong aptitude for building personal relationships based on trust, mutual respect, and open communication.
• Adaptability is essential, including the ability to adjust your approach to meet varied task requirements.
• Proven ability to tailor communication styles to different audiences.
• Strong interpersonal skills, consistently maintaining a positive attitude and the ability to motivate individuals.
• Skilled in helping individuals identify both short-term and long-term development needs.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously through highly developed organizational skills.
• Capacity to set effective and challenging objectives.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills, with a focus on root cause problem-solving a plus.
• High energy level and excellent follow-up skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the timely implementation of the people development plan and verify the competencies of your team in accordance with the agreed plan with the Project Manager.
• Enforce compliance with standard operating procedures (SOPs) among all team members.
• Maintain a safe work environment at all times.
• Ensure that updated work instructions are available for all positions and that processes are carried out in accordance with SOPs, SSOPs, and other relevant documentation.
• Communicate and execute activities with environmental impact in accordance with environmental management protocols.
• Ensure the achievement of quality objectives, including regular adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), conducting sanitation audits, performing food safety checks, and conducting product quality inspections as per company policies.
• Actively participate in preventing and correcting quality-related errors.
• Monitor and enforce personnel hygiene and safety practices, such as the use of protective clothing (uniforms), changing shoes, and handwashing.
• Continuously coach employees to meet and exceed job requirements using the NCE approach.
• Review daily target achievements and report any deviations during on-the-floor and review meetings.
• Develop and implement action plans to address the root causes of failures and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Facilitate smooth handoffs and effectively communicate key information to peers, team members, and Production Management.
• Ensure continuous line controls and take immediate corrective action to maintain prescribed quality standards and comply with manufacturing instructions, internal and external regulations, procedures, and policies.
• Maintain effective employee and industrial relations management to ensure ongoing smooth factory operations.
• Ensure the distribution of skills is adequate to effectively achieve the production plan.
• Ensure timely product launches in coordination with the business unit/area.
• Coordinate with quality, engineering, and administration to ensure proper maintenance of facilities.
• Review daily maintenance effectiveness with Maintenance Mechanics and team members to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Prioritize, schedule, and ensure timely completion of maintenance and repairs to maximize efficiency.

Benefits

• 401k with company match
• healthcare coverage
• performance-based incentives
• competitive total rewards package

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees