2nd Shift Production Supervisor

Nestle Operational Services Worldwide SA • $75K — $95K *

Fort Smith, AR 72903In-Person

Food & Beverages

Less than 5 years of experience

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Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in manufacturing, engineering, or business administration preferred.
3-5 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in the food industry.
Strong computer skills, particularly with SAP, and solid problem-solving abilities.
Experience with digital manufacturing tools, such as POKA, is a plus.
Excellent verbal and written communication, leadership, and planning skills are essential.
Ability to clarify complex problems and identify new opportunities.

Responsibilities

Coordinate production activities to maximize efficiency and reduce losses.
Ensure compliance with company policies and applicable quality and safety standards.
Achieve safety and productivity goals while providing team direction.
Manage costs related to labor and materials during shifts.
Create a productive environment that values contributions from all associates.
Train and develop associates, ensuring clarity in expectations and fostering confidence.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives using NCE and other methodologies.

Benefits

401k with company match
Healthcare coverage
Performance-based incentives
Broad range of other benefits

Full Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY
Responsible for providing tactical direction and support for a production team. Unit supervisors are responsible for creating and maintaining a safe and sanitary production area to produce a product that meets or exceeds established standards. Must develop and lead business unit employees to ensure achievement of plant objectives. Takes ownership of driving continuous improvement. This position can be either 2nd or 3rd shift.

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Results Focus

Responsible for the overall coordination of production activities in assigned area. Will maximize production efficiency, product flow, reduction of loss, and increase in yield through optimization of production resources.
Ensure company policies, quality procedures and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's) are understood and followed by associates. Ensure compliance with HACCP, NQS, SSOP, FTQ and that these are understood and followed.
Ensure safety and productivity goals are achieved and provide direction to team to achieve these goals.
Manage controllable costs during assigned shifts (labor and materials).

Lead & Develop Employees

Create a positive, productive environment where each associate can fully contribute and be valued.
Train and develop associates. Will clearly explain and check to make sure others understand what is expected. Build confidence in associates and provide one on one as well as team coaching.
Provide information and resources to the team to make decisions and solve problems.

Resource Management

Be aware of and react to opportunity to intervene and reduce environmental impact and reduce waste.
Take ownership of and drive continuous improvement using NCE and other tools.
Leads assigned production team. Has frequent interaction with other supervisors and maintenance. Has occasional interaction and collaborative work with HR, Finance, Engineering, Quality, SHE, IP and other BU's.
Makes autonomous decisions under the direction of Sr Production Manager.
Supports Plant KPI's of Safety, Quality, Customer Service and Cost.
Supports Sr Production Manager to adhere to Department Operating budget and material variance.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor's degree in manufacturing, Engineering, Business Administration preferred or the equivalent experience.
Three to five years in a similar role in a manufacturing environment is desired, preferably food industry.
Strong computer skills (preference for SAP experience), problem solving, and coaching skills are necessary.
Exposure to digital manufacturing tools (e.g., POKA or similar connected worker platforms) is a plus
Employee must support and comply with all Nestlé programs and policies, including affirmative action goals and commitments, SHE (Safety, Health & Environment) strategies, corporate citizenship initiatives, NCE (Nestlé Continuous Excellence), TPM (Total Performance Management), GMP's (Good Manufacturing Practices) and Safety Policies to ensure employee safety and product quality.
Employee must meet all requirements related to NQMS (Nestlé Quality Management System) and ISO (International Organization for Standardization) standards for Quality, Food Safety, Environmental Compliance and Occupational Health and Safety.
Superior verbal and written communication, leadership and planning skills are required.
Able to understand and to clarify complex problems.
Able to identify and suggest new opportunities.

Salary: $75,229.20 to $95,300 per year

Bonus Eligibility: 7%

The pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to knowledge, skills and abilities as well as geographic location. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at top of range.

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. Incentives and/or benefit packages may vary depending on the position. Learn more at https://www.nestlejobs.com/nestle-in-the-us-benefits

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