Production Supervisor (Relief)

Nestle Operational Services Worldwide SA•Batavia, OH

5d•$75,230 - $99,780•Onsite

About The Position

Introducing Nestlé Purina’s new Batavia, Ohio, factory – just 30 miles east of Cincinnati. This world-class factory will be built from the ground up to produce a wide variety of some of the most trusted and beloved pet care brands in the U.S. Our passionate team in Batavia will work in an environment that values safety, the latest technology in manufacturing and a culture of learning. Help us write the next chapter of Purina’s history. As a Production Supervisor (Relief), you will have the opportunity to effectively lead people, quality & safety processes, focused improvement projects, equipment maintenance, and sanitation across the manufacturing department on any given shift. You will coordinate cross-functionally with other departments to ensure optimized factory operations. In this lead role, you will establish and foster a culture of accountability and standards that promotes safe, quality behaviors. The initial schedule for this position will be from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m., Monday through Friday for approximately the first 10 weeks during the training period. After training, you will transition to a floater schedule, which will require working day shift or night shift to provide relief to other team leaders in the manufacturing department.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED Equivalent
6+ months leadership experience in a manufacturing, military, or related environment
2+ years’ experience in a manufacturing, military, or related environment

Responsibilities

Provide shift relief support to other team leaders by overseeing frontline associates in the production of dry pet food in any of our designated manufacturing areas including Batching, Unloading and Slurry, Processing and/or Packing
Empower and develop team members through coaching, mentoring, training and recognition
Promote and maintain a culture of standards, emphasizing safety, quality and efficient, sustainable delivery
Manage the production technician schedule in assigned designated area to maximize output while minimizing costs
Ensure products are produced in compliance with quality key check points and within good manufacturing practices (GMP)
Utilize problem solving and collaboration skills to reduce downtime, optimize staffing, continuously improve operational efficiency and meet customer demand
Coordinate with engineering, maintenance and warehouse leadership to complete training, repairs and projects as assigned