Lead Production Supervisor — Meat Processing & CI

Nestlé S.A.; Hartwell (GA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Nestlé S.A. Hartwell, GA plant seeks a Production Supervisor to lead on-shift teams in Meat Preparation, Processing, Retort, and Packaging. You will drive production schedules, ensure timely changeovers, and coach staff in continuous improvement practices.

You will also coordinate with maintenance, support TPM activities, manage inventory, and uphold safety and quality standards across multiple lines. This role offers growth within a global pet care leader.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent.
• 2+ years of experience in a maintenance, manufacturing, military, or related environment.
• 1+ year of supervisory or lead experience in a manufacturing, production, warehouse, military or related environment.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for safe and efficient production operations on-shift with specific responsibility for one line.
• Manage the production schedule to ensure the right product, quantity, and timing.
• Manage the timing and execution of changeover, cleaning, and maintenance activities.
• Coach and develop competency in the NCE methodology specifically with relation to Continuous Improvement, Leadership Development, TPM, and Goal Alignment.
• Encourage an environment that builds and strengthens teamwork and ensures a culture of Zero Safety Incidents and Zero Quality Defects is achievable.
• Coordinate with the Maintenance Planner/Schedulers to ensure the timely execution of CIL activities by the production team.
• Manage work schedule coverage daily to support time off, training & development, and TPM activities while maintaining safe, quality production.
• Monitor receiving schedule and current inventory including dry/packaging/frozen materials.
• Analyze and report any discrepancies regarding product available vs. product required.

Education

High School Diploma or GED Equivalent

2+ years of maintenance/manufacturing experience

1+ year of supervisory or lead experience

Job description

Nestlé S.A. Hartwell, GA plant seeks a Production Supervisor to lead on-shift teams in Meat Preparation, Processing, Retort, and Packaging. You will drive production schedules, ensure timely changeovers, and coach staff in continuous improvement practices.

You will also coordinate with maintenance, support TPM activities, manage inventory, and uphold safety and quality standards across multiple lines. This role offers growth within a global pet care leader.