Production Supervisor Production Supervisor

Nestle Operational Services Worldwide SA•Saint Joseph, MO

1d•$66,000 - $106,000•Onsite

About The Position

Driven by integrity and united by the people-and-pet bond, we find strong purpose in the work we do and an even greater joy in those we get to work alongside. Together, we harness the expertise of our long-standing tradition of excellence to embrace possibility and continuously push to do what's never been done before in pet care. Discover your purpose and fuel your passions when you bring your love of pets to a team that prides itself on the power of togetherness—We are Proudly Connected. Purely Driven.We have called the vibrant community of St. Joseph home for 30 years. Recognized with the All-America City Award, St. Joseph embodies the spirit of collaboration and exceptional results. Our wet dog and cat food factory, a special home for our passionate associates, produces millions of cases of flagship brands like Fancy Feast® and Beneful® Prepared Meals. Beyond our work, we actively support the United Way and United Cerebral Palsy foundations, raising $750,000 in the past five years. We’re also doing our part to care for the environment we share, like conserving water, investing in renewable electricity, and maintaining zero waste for disposal. With increased production, reinvestment, and a culture of continuous improvement, we unlock our fullest potential. Join our close-knit team focused on safety, personal growth, development, and community. What could you add to this remarkable mix? This role is for a 3rd shift role (overnight), but requires flexibility to provide coverage support for the team. 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 be a problem solver that drives Continuous Improvement efforts across the plant.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
2+ years’ experience in a manufacturing, production, military, or related environment
1+ years’ leadership experience in a manufacturing, production, military, or related environment preferred

Responsibilities

Direct supervision of hourly production employees
Be a catalyst for people development through mentoring, coaching, and performance management
Manage the processing or packaging schedule to maximize output while minimizing costs including active participation in problem solving to achieve these results
Ensure products are produced in compliance with quality key check points and within “Good Manufacturing Practices”
Achieve high levels of asset intensity by reducing unplanned stops, speed loss, waste generation, and optimizing planned downtown performance
Increase operating efficiencies and coordinate all activities within maintenance, engineering, and QA to ensure goals are achieved
Lead and coach integrated work groups to achieve results based on the factory’s continuous improvement plan
Provide safe working environment for employees