Supervisor Production (Packaging) - Evening Shift

Nestle Operational Services Worldwide SA • Town of Islip, NY

1d • $78,000 - $90,000

About The Position

The Production Supervisor is responsible for employee safety, product quality, asset performance, and meeting the production plan on schedule. The role includes hiring and onboarding employees, managing performance, implementing corrective actions, and leading continuous improvement initiatives throughout the plant. The supervisor collaborates with on-site teams and the broader division, models a positive workplace culture, motivates associates, and is accountable for performance metrics.

The regular schedule is second shift, Monday through Friday, 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., with flexibility to arrive 20–30 minutes early for preparation or coverage. Initial training is on first shift, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., for the first two to three weeks. Rotating Saturday work may be needed.

The position requires repeated lifting of 15–20 lb. boxes, and walking and standing for extended periods. Weekend flexibility is required.

Requirements

• A BA/BS degree or equivalent experience; the posting states that a degree or equivalent experience and a minimum of 2–3 years of related work experience, including military service, is preferred.
• Two to three years of previous lead or supervisory experience in a production environment.
• Ability to maintain workplace safety through appropriate housekeeping and safety practices.
• Excellent oral, written, and listening communication skills.
• Basic understanding of warehousing concepts.
• Ability to build relationships based on trust, mutual respect, and open communication, and to adapt to varied tasks, working styles, shifting priorities, and new responsibilities.
• Ability to adapt communication to different audiences, facilitate group coaching, and share information effectively.
• Strong interpersonal skills, a positive attitude, and ability to motivate, mentor, and coach individuals and support their short- and long-term development.
• Highly developed organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to set effective and challenging objectives.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills using root-cause problem solving.
• High energy level and excellent follow-up.
• ERP knowledge; SAP is strongly preferred.
• Intermediate computer skills in Microsoft Office and NT/XP/Vista versions.

Nice To Haves

• BA/BS degree or equivalent experience and a minimum of 2–3 years of related work experience, including experience gained during military service, are stated as preferred.
• SAP knowledge is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implement the team’s people development plan, verify competencies, provide training in equipment operation, safety, and hygiene, and enforce compliance with standard operating procedures.
• Maintain a safe work environment, ensure current work instructions are available, and ensure processes follow SOPs, SSOPs, and other relevant documentation.
• Communicate and carry out activities with environmental impact in accordance with environmental management protocols.
• Achieve quality objectives through adherence to GMPs, sanitation audits, food safety checks, and product quality inspections.
• Prevent and correct quality-related errors; enforce hygiene and safety practices, including protective clothing, changing shoes, and handwashing; and coach employees using the NCE approach.
• Review daily target achievement, report deviations, address root causes through action plans, and support continuous improvement.
• Facilitate handoffs and communicate key information to peers, team members, and Production Management.
• Maintain continuous line controls and take corrective action to uphold quality standards and comply with manufacturing instructions, regulations, procedures, and policies.
• Manage employee and industrial relations to support smooth factory operations.
• Ensure team skills are distributed appropriately to meet the production plan and coordinate timely product launches with the business unit or area.
• Coordinate with quality, engineering, and administration to maintain facilities; review maintenance effectiveness with Maintenance Mechanics and team members; and prioritize, schedule, and ensure timely repairs.

Benefits

• Performance-based incentives and bonus eligibility.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Healthcare coverage.
• A broad range of other benefits supporting physical, financial, and emotional well-being.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager