Position SummaryLocated in southeast Missouri, Bloomfield is a small town with rich history, and we are proud to call it home to one of our litter factories since 1976. Our factory in Bloomfield was the first to produce Lightweight® litter, a product that weighs half the amount of conventional litter, revolutionizing the pet care industry. An innovative feature of this factory is an overhead bridge that allows full pallets of finished products to be conveyed to a warehouse with an Automated Storage and Retrieval System (ASRS) just north of the factory. This innovation, along with others, played a significant role in Nestlé Purina earning the Malcolm Baldrige Award, the highest level of national recognition for performance excellence that a U.S. organization can receive.
As an Associate Manager of Manufacturing Excellence, you'll facilitate and support plant productivity by implementing Nestlé's Continuous Excellence (NCE) improvement methodologies, including Total Performance Management, Lean Manufacturing, and Six Sigma. You will act as support to the Manufacturing Excellence Manager and provide direct leadership to our team of Continuous Improvement Leads.
- Continuous improvement project support and leadership, including the delegated supervision of employees allocated to those assignments
- Responsible for driving and implementing TPM (Total Performance Management) methodologies through direct coaching and training
- Perform regular focused improvement assessments to ensure the correct application of methods, coaching, and knowledge sharing
- Support and direct coaching for all Nestlé Continuous Excellence pillars to drive world class manufacturing
- Responsible for supporting industrial performance activities in the factory, including Nestlé manufacturing performance metrics
Requirements- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Supply Chain or related field
- 2+ years' experience in Total Performance Management (TPM) and a focus on continuous improvement efforts within a manufacturing, military, or related environment
- 1+ years coaching, training or leadership experience
Don't meet all the qualifications listed under "other"? These are preferred, but not required. When you apply for a role with Nestlé Purina, we ensure that individual confidentiality is held to the highest regard. We are intentional about creating an inclusive workplace for everyone. We consider our associates our most valuable assets. Please apply for full consideration.
The approximate pay range for this position is $91,999.80 to 129,405.00. Please note that 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.
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 About Us | About Us | Making an Impact | Nestlé Careers (nestlejobs.com)
Salary: $91,999.80 to $129,405.00 per year
Bonus Eligibility: Yes
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
It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace.
To our veterans and separated service members, you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestlé. 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. Nestlé seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you'll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestlé home.
Job Requisition: 417979
