2nd-Shift Food Production Leader

Nestle SA; Burlington (WI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5% Shift Differential

Weekend Premium Pay

Bonus Eligibility

Relocation Assistance

Job summary

Nestlé USA is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead a shift, ensuring safe production delivery, quality and compliance while developing a high-performing team. The role involves partnering with Quality, Maintenance, Engineering and HR to optimize line performance and drive continuous improvement.

The position requires 2+ years in food manufacturing, an associate degree, and a proactive mindset to coach staff, manage staffing, and maintain documentation. Travel is about 5%.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in food manufacturing with production floor experience.
• Experience in food processing, packaging, Quality, Supply Chain, and knowledge of GMP’s.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in Continuous Improvement environment (Lean manufacturing or TPM preferred).

Responsibilities

• Lead the shift, line, or area team to safely deliver the production plan while meeting quality, food safety, compliance, and performance expectations.
• Build and develop an engaged, capable team through effective staffing, onboarding, training, coaching, performance management, and accountability.
• Model Nestlé’s Ways of Winning by collaborating across functions, acting with courage, moving with speed and accountability, continuously learning, and leading with respect.
• Ensure all work is performed in accordance with safety, environmental, GMP, sanitation, quality, and operational standards.
• Monitor daily results, identify gaps, and drive corrective actions and continuous improvement using NCE/TPM principles and root cause problem solving.
• Partner with Quality, Maintenance, Engineering, HR, and other support teams to resolve issues, improve line performance, and ensure smooth handoffs between shifts.
• Support reliable operations by ensuring the right skills, resources, equipment readiness, and maintenance priorities are in place to meet business needs.
• Lead change effectively, including new product launches, process improvements, and business priorities, while maintaining employee engagement and operational discipline.
• Maintain accurate documentation, clear communication, and timely escalation of key issues, risks, and opportunities.
• Travel requirement: 5%.
• Ensure smooth operations through effective staffing, team deployment, and performance management.
• Maintain a properly skilled crew while minimizing overtime.
• Manage attendance through proactive coaching and counseling, as needed.
• Ensure assigned team duties are completed while continuing to build skills and capabilities.
• Maintain accurate and timely records.
• Deliver scheduled production on time, within cost, and to quality standards.
• Support area budget and capital planning while identifying productivity improvements.

Skills

Food manufacturing

Team leadership

Continuous improvement

Safety awareness

Education

Associate degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Nestlé USA is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead a shift, ensuring safe production delivery, quality and compliance while developing a high-performing team. The role involves partnering with Quality, Maintenance, Engineering and HR to optimize line performance and drive continuous improvement.

The position requires 2+ years in food manufacturing, an associate degree, and a proactive mindset to coach staff, manage staffing, and maintain documentation. Travel is about 5%.