Senior Production Manager

Nestle Operational Services Worldwide SA•Batavia, OH

1d•$105,678 - $154,021•Onsite

About The Position

Nestlé Purina is building a new factory in Batavia, Ohio, approximately 30 miles east of Cincinnati, to produce a variety of pet care brands. The factory emphasizes safety, modern manufacturing technology, and a culture of learning. The Senior Production Manager is responsible for managing, directing, and coordinating plant operations to achieve production objectives. The role develops key team members and ensures safety, quality, service, and production standards are met. It oversees the transformation of raw materials into finished products, affecting factory efficiency, cost, waste, and output. The manager works with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to plan and implement initiatives that continuously improve and optimize operations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, or a related field.
At least 7 years of experience in a production or operations leadership role within a manufacturing, military, or related environment.

Responsibilities

Provide guidance, training, and development to new and existing supervisory and hourly personnel.
Evaluate and discuss employee performance, including safety, quality, and behaviors.
Champion safety and quality across production lines and shifts and foster a culture of accountability, care, and pride in daily operations.
Maintain and enhance production standards, resources, and processes to ensure compliance with internal and external guidelines.
Serve as a pillar leader for Nestlé Continuous Excellence, specifically Total Productive Maintenance and Lean Manufacturing.
Collaborate with factory leadership to plan and execute strategic maintenance, improvements, and projects that optimize equipment and facilities, meet plant capacity needs, and support a zero-waste environment.
Implement production goals and methods to achieve targeted delivery and quality requirements.