Production Supervisor

Nestle Operational Services Worldwide SA•Allentown, PA

10d•$66,000 - $106,000•Onsite

About The Position

Just 65 miles from Center City Philadelphia, Allentown is near many major Northeastern U.S. cities, which makes it an ideal location for manufacturing and distributing consumer goods. We utilize thermal processing and high-speed canning to produce varieties of our Friskies®, Beneful® and Pro Plan® brands—product lines that we have carefully produced, packaged, and shipped since 1958. Together, we contribute to Allentown's identity as a busy industrial city, as well as a beautiful rural environment that we are truly proud to call home. That’s why we not only make high quality food for pets but our factory is also doing our part to care for the environment we share, like conserving water, investing in renewable electricity and maintaining zero waste for disposal. As a Production Supervisor, you are responsible for the coordination of all first line management functions regarding production planning, production output, equipment maintenance, management of people, quality, safety, and sanitation of the processing and departments. In this role you will be required to a problem solver that drives Continuous Improvement efforts across the plant. This role will be required to be available for all shifts as required for business needs. Note: Candidate must be available for 12-hour shifts on overnights for this role.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required
2+ years’ experience in a manufacturing, military, or related environment
1+ years’ supervisory experience in a manufacturing, military, or related environment

Responsibilities

Direct supervision of hourly employees in the processing department of dry extruded pet food
Manage the processing or packaging schedule to maximize output while minimizing costs including active participation in problem solving to achieve these results
Lead and coach integrated work groups to achieve results based on the factory’s continuous improvement plan
Confers with engineering and maintenance in coordination of repairs and modifications to demonstrate ownership of the assigned areas of the factory
Ensure products are produced in compliance with quality key check points and within “Good Manufacturing Practices”
Provide safe working environment for employees