Manufacturing Excellence Specialist

Nestlé Purina North America; Clinton (IA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Nestlé Purina North America in Clinton, IA is seeking a Manufacturing Excellence Specialist to train, coach, and assess factory staff. You will develop improvement plans that reduce costs and boost asset intensity while upholding our standards of quality and safety.

You will support Operational Master Planning, deliver targeted training, lead improvement projects, and advance Manufacturing Excellence methodologies (TPM and NCE).

Qualifications

• 4+ years of continuous improvement, process improvement, or coaching in manufacturing or related settings.
• High school diploma required.

Responsibilities

• Support Operational Master Planning activities for the factory, including ownership of data to support at all levels.
• Deliver training and coaching to build the capabilities of people within the factory.
• Coach & lead projects as needed.
• Support NCE pillars to drive world class manufacturing through TPM.
• Develop Manufacturing Excellence methodologies, competencies, and routines.
• Coach data health on factory floor and operational reviews.

Skills

Continuous improvement

Coaching

Data analysis

Training

TPM

Manufacturing

Education

High school diploma

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.

More than small-town charm and one-of-a-kind views of the Mississippi, Clinton has been our cherished "home" since 1969. As a dedicated team, we take pride in being a cornerstone of the community for over 50 years, producing a wide variety of industry-leading products including Pro Plan®, Nestlé Purina ONE Beyond®, Nestlé Purina Veterinary Diets®, and Beggin®. We also take pride in doing our part to care for the environment, like conserving water, investing in renewable electricity and maintaining zero waste for disposal. Together, we have become an integral part of the Clinton community. This small Midwestern town is perfect for families, offering year-round activities such as riverfront amenities, biking paths, unique restaurants, and historic districts.

POSITION SUMMARY

As a Manufacturing Excellence Specialist, you will be responsible for training, coaching, and assessing employees within the factory. This position plays a critical role in developing improvement plans and strategies that drive profitability by eliminating manufacturing and distribution costs and losses while improving manufacturing asset intensity.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support Operational Master Planning activities for the factory, including ownership of data to support at all levels.
• Deliver appropriate training and coaching to build the capabilities of people within the factory.
• Coach & lead projects as needed.
• Support all Nestlé Continuous Excellence (NCE) pillars to drive implementation of world class manufacturing through TPM.
• Support the development of Manufacturing Excellence methodologies, competencies, and routines.
• Coach data health on factory floor and operational reviews

REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma
• 4+ years of continuous improvement, process improvement, or coaching and developing in a manufacturing, military, or related environment.

The approximate pay range for this position is $74,960 to $100,550. 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.

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.

The Nestlé 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 [e-mail] or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: 1-800-321-6467.

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

Review our applicant privacy notice before applying at https://www.nestlejobs.com/privacy.

#Salaried