Production Supervisor Production Supervisor
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
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
