Manufacturing Excellence Associate Manager

Missouri Ag Connection; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 92,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

Healthcare

Incentives

Job summary

Nestl Purina in Bloomfield, MO is seeking an Associate Manager of Manufacturing Excellence to drive continuous improvement using TPM, Lean, and Six Sigma. You will coach a team of Continuous Improvement Leads and help implement world-class manufacturing practices across the plant.

Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree and 2+ years TPM experience; salary range posted; inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Supply Chain or related field.
• 2+ years’ TPM experience with continuous improvement in manufacturing or related environment.
• 1+ year coaching, training or leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Continuous improvement project support and leadership, including delegated supervision of employees assigned to those projects.
• Drive and implement TPM methodologies through coaching and training.
• Coach for all Nestl Continuous Excellence pillars to drive world-class manufacturing.

Skills

TPM

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or Supply Chain

Job description

Driven by integrity and united by the people-and-pet bond, we find strong purpose in the work we do and an even greater joy in those we get to work alongside. Together, we harness the expertise of our long-standing tradition of excellence to embrace possibility and continuously push to do what's never been done before in pet care. Discover your purpose and fuel your passions when you bring your love of pets to a team that prides itself on the power of togetherness We are Proudly Connected. Purely Driven.

Position Summary

Located 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 Nestl 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 Nestl’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 Nestl Continuous Excellence pillars to drive world class manufacturing
• Responsible for supporting industrial performance activities in the factory, including Nestl 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 oncontinuous 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 Nestl 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.

• Performance-based incentives and a competitive total rewards package
• 401k with Company match
• healthcare coverage
• broad range of other benefits

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.

Incentives and/or benefit packages may vary depending on the position.

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 Nestl. 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. Nestl seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you’ll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestl home.

The Nestl Companies are equal employment opportunity employers. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at accommodations nestle.com or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: 1-800-321-6467.

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

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