Production/Assembly Supervisor - (1st Shift)

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If you're driven by the passion to do something meaningful that changes lives, Nestle is the place for you. Nestle USA is one of seven operating companies that make up Nestle's presence in the United States. We're in 97% of American homes, and as the leading food and beverage company, our goals are to continue to deliver quality food and beverage products, strengthen our local communities, and reduce our environmental and climate impact.

We're determined to challenge the status quo and be better tomorrow than we are today. As individuals and teams, we embrace our entrepreneurial culture and have created a workplace where collaboration is essential, courage is rewarded, speed is expected, and agility is the norm to delight our consumers every single day. Here, you will find limitless opportunities to learn and advance your career and feel empowered to succeed in the workplace and beyond. Because our focus is not only on nourishing our customers, but also about enriching you.

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The Out of Home (OOH) Division at Nestle USA leverages its position as the world's largest food and beverage company to bring brands that you enjoy in your home, to other areas of your life such as the workplace, restaurants, hotels, and your neighborhood College or University. Our portfolio of products and solutions includes beloved brands such as Stouffer's, Coffee mate, Nescafe, and Starbucks. With our extensive networks and industry knowledge, we offer unparalleled support and guidance to foodservice operators, ensuring their success in a competitive market. We strive to contribute to a healthier future by providing the finest ingredients and operational knowledge to every type of foodservice operation. The strength of our trusted brands is supported by a team of skilled professionals who are dedicated to deepening their industry experience. Our team of culinary experts and skilled product developers partner closely with foodservice professionals to generate creative, branded food and beverage solutions that address a wide variety of needs. Our employees thrive on opportunities to grow and develop within the foodservice industry, ensuring that we are always at the forefront of industry trends and innovations

POSITION SUMMARY:
The Production Supervisor ensures employee safety, product quality and asset performance while delivering on time the shift/line/area production plan of our Commercial Coffee Machines.  This is accomplished by: Leading a team ranging between 10-20 employees; focusing on results to deliver success as measured by key performance metrics; being the transformational leader that creates a sustainable work environment, where employees feel engaged, loyal, satisfied and empowered to develop their capabilities and ways of working to exceed their line objectives.  The Production supervisor is ultimately responsible for competency building across their team and to develop the autonomy of the team. 

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1.    Supervise day-to-day activities of assigned department. Provide guidance and training to hourly workforce to ensure production, supply chain and quality goals are met. Meet scheduled commitments on a timely basis with respect to sub-assemblies and dis-assembly and delivering WIP to designated areas. Meet shipping and receiving deadlines as well as inventory control and accuracy. Maintain positive employee relations, open communications while resolving employee discipline or performance issues. Maintain professional relationships with other departments within the plant and corporate offices.
    Prepare paperwork / reports on a timely basis.
    Follow all sanitation, GMP, safety, quality and employee relation programs.
    Confirm processes are run in accordance with SOP's, SOPP's and other documentation.
    Identify, recommend, develop and implement improvements in safety, quality, processes, costs and SOP documentation.
    Responsible to have safe work instructions available for all positions.
    Meet ad-hoc customer requirements or to deal with unexpected Supply Chain disruptions.
2.    Ensure a safe work environment is always maintained and activities being performed having an environmental impact are communicated and executed according to the environmental management plan.  
3.    Ensure quality objectives are met through performance of sanitation audits and product quality checks conducted according to policies. Actively participate in prevention and correction of quality-related errors.  Check and enforce personnel hygiene & personal protective equipment.  
4.    Ongoing coaching of employees to fulfill and exceed the requirements of the job.  Prepare for and attend daily operation reviews to ensure plans address root cause and support continuous improvement initiatives.  Facilitate seamless handoffs and communicate key information to peers, team members and management.  
5.    Ensure adherence to Nestle policies and external regulations. 
6.    Ensure efficient operations of factory by empowering employees to make autonomous decisions and effective employee management.  
7.    Ensure that there is an adequate cross training to enable production plan to be achieved effectively.  
8.    Ensure timely launch of new processes and equipment.  
9.    Ensure adequate routines for optimal performance of equipment in coordination with quality, engineering & administration.  Prioritize, schedule, and ensure maintenance & repairs are completed to maximize efficiency.   Promote and use digital technologies to optimize line processes and enhance continues improvement activities.

REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM EDUCATION LEVEL
    Bachelor's degree preferred 
    2 years of leadership experience, preferably in a manufacturing/assembly environment 
    OR 2 years in a leadership role in the United States Military

 Preferred Experience:
    Experience in machine assembly
    Experience in refrigeration or HVAC 
    Experience in Continuous Improvement environment 

Additional Requirements:
    Work extended days and/or weekends with flexibility to switch shifts as required 
    Willing to work in a factory where ambient conditions may be hot
 

SKILLS:
    Ability to maintain a safe working environment through proper housekeeping and safety practices.
    Excellent communication skills (oral, written and listening).  Ability to adjust communication style to multiple audiences, facilitate group coaching, and information sharing.  
    Excellent people skills - maintain a positive attitude and ability to motivate people, specifically mentoring and coaching individuals in identifying short and long-term development needs and providing appropriate support.
    Must be willing to face challenging situations and solve problems autonomously.  Ability to positively confront and effectively deal with non-compliance through effective soft skills.
    Developed ability to build personal relationships based on trust, mutual respect and open communication.
    Ability to manage multiple priorities at one time through highly developed organizational skills.
    Ability to set effective and challenging objectives.
    Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting through root cause problem solving.
    Follow through on tasks and activities in a timely manner.  
    Intermediate level computer skills in Microsoft Office.

REQUISITION ID:

284403 
 

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To our veterans and separated service members, you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestle. The skills you've gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role.  In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities.  Nestle seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you'll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestle home.

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