Production Supervisor

Food & Beverages
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or GED equivalent
  • 1+ years of people leadership or supervisory experience
  • 2+ years of production experience in manufacturing or related environment

Responsibilities

  • Provide a safe work environment and improve safety culture
  • Conduct safety observations and coaching during shifts
  • Lead daily safety 'Tool Box' meetings with staff
  • Coach and empower team members in decision-making
  • Develop ownership in safety, quality, and production targets
  • Recognize and reward individual and team contributions
  • Ensure production meets quality attribute requirements

Benefits

  • 401k with company match
  • Healthcare coverage
  • Performance-based incentives
  • Broad range of other benefits
Full Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY

Discover opportunities at our Hereford factory. We don't just make pet food-we innovate as one agile team and are committed to improving the lives of those we love most, including our pets. Founded in 1988, our Hereford location is a leader in natural and organic pet food. We believe our people are the heart of our success, investing in both our team and our shared future. Join us in this tight-knit community, where we create nutritious and wholesome food for pets, and be part of one of the fastest growing businesses in pet care.

As a Production Supervisor, you are a front-line leader of our organization and the face of our company with your team. You will provide guidance and direction to keep your team safe and engaged, while ensuring that food quality is to the highest level. The role will require hands-on operation as well as strategic decision making and team member coaching and discipline when required.

*Note: Candidate must be available for 12-hour shifts on overnights for this role.

  • Work to provide a safe work environment for all team members and improve our safety culture through your actions and leadership with your team.
  • Conduct safety observations and coaching throughout assigned shift to identify safe behaviors from team members and correct any unsafe work practices or situations.
  • Lead daily safety "Tool Box" meetings with departmental staff and escalate department safety concerns/issue to Production Manager when needed.
  • Coach and develop a team that is empowered to make the right decisions in safety, quality and production needs.
  • Develop ownership from team members in meeting and exceeding targets for Safety, Quality and Production.
  • Recognize and reward individuals and their team for contributions to the goal of safe, quality production.
  • Ensure we are producing quality pet food by meeting all quality attribute requirements of the product during the production runs.
  • Meet all daily goals for your areas and work to continuously improve with your team in areas that are falling short.


REQUIREMENTS
  • High School Diploma or GED equivalent
  • 1+ years of people leadership or supervisory experience
  • 2+ years of production experience in a manufacturing, technical, military or related environment


The approximate pay range for this position is $66,000 to $106,000. 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.

Nestle 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.

REQUISITION ID

412833

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