Production Supervisor Production Supervisor
About The Position
Located in North America's wind belt, Davenport proudly stands at the forefront of renewable electricity technology. Our factory works to do our part to care for the environment, like investing in renewable electricity, conserving water and maintaining zero waste for disposal. Since 1927, it has been home to one of our largest manufacturing facilities. Originally focused on cereal production, the factory transitioned to become a pet food-only manufacturer in the late '90s. Today, it holds the distinction of being the largest pet food manufacturing facility in the U.S. With utmost care, our dedicated team in Davenport produces, packages, and ships a wide range of our beloved brands including Dog Chow®, Puppy Chow®, Alpo®, Beneful®, Purina ONE®, Cat Chow®, Friskies®, and Kit N Kaboodle®. As a Production Supervisor, you’ll lead by example as you foster and engage in a culture of standards that promotes the highest level of safety and quality throughout our processes. Coach and develop a team of technicians who will work across functions to ensure top-notch equipment performance throughout the operation day. Oversee your team’s career development as you help them achieve performance goals in their area of responsibility.
Requirements
- High School diploma or GED equivalent
- 2+ years of people leadership or supervisory experience
- 2+ years of production experience in a manufacturing, technical, military or related environment
Responsibilities
- Monitor and ensure development of team through progression plan adherence.
- Oversee performance of team including coaching, issuing corrective actions, issuing recognition, recommending promotions, and monitoring full associate life cycle.
- Coach and develop staff on continuous improvement efforts, TPM, and leadership skills.
- Collaborate with cross functional factory leadership team to ensure end-to-end performance success.
- Coordinate work schedules, overtime, and Permits to Work.
- Utilize problem-solving and tools available to reduce equipment downtime.
- Lead projects focused on performance improvement, factory goals, and personal development including sponsorship of continuous improvement efforts within the facility.
- Deliver key performance indicators within assigned area of responsibility in the factory including operational efficiency, downtime, and staffing utilization.
Benefits
- Nestlé offers performance-based incentives and a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k with Company match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
