Manufacturing Excellence Specialist

Nestlé Purina North America; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 66,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Healthcare coverage

Performance-based incentives

Job summary

Nestlé Purina North America in Virginia is seeking a Continuous Improvement Specialist to enhance production efficiency at our King William plant. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree or a high school diploma with significant experience in process improvement within manufacturing.

This role requires analyzing production data, troubleshooting issues, and implementing effective solutions. The successful candidate will enjoy a competitive salary range of $66,000 to $98,000, along with performance-based incentives and a robust benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years of relevant experience in manufacturing or related fields.
• High school diploma with 4+ years of relevant experience in manufacturing or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Analyze downtime data and identify improvement trends.
• Investigate production issues and determine root causes.
• Implement corrective actions to improve equipment and process efficiency.
• Support operators in real-time to stabilize production.
• Guide continuous improvement initiatives with various teams.

Skills

Continuous improvement

Process improvement

Troubleshooting

Production machinery knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

High school diploma

Job description

Position Summary

Since 1997, our factory has been a leading producer of the nation's cat litter supply. Located on Tidy Cat Road, our 40-acre plant site is seamlessly connected to a clay mine, enabling efficient mining, processing, packaging, and shipping. Operating around the clock, we mass produce conventional and clumping cat litter, supplying the mid-Atlantic region with nearly a third of a million tons annually. Our culture of continuous improvement drives Tidy Cats® product innovations, revolutionizing the cat litter category with LightWeight® litter, combining strength with half the weight. We’re also doing our part to care for the environment we share, like conserving water, investing in renewable electricity and maintaining zero waste for disposal. Bring your talents to our King William plant where we collaborate to meet every challenge successfully and collectively.

Responsibilities

• Analyze downtime data, validate production loss categories, and identify trends or recurring issues to prioritize improvement efforts.
• Investigate production floor issues, troubleshoot equipment and process failures, and determine root causes.
• Implement corrective actions that improve equipment reliability, production efficiency, and overall process performance.
• Use working knowledge of production machinery to support operators in real time and help stabilize production.
• Partner with maintenance, engineering, production teams, and IWG leads to guide continuous improvement initiatives and project workstreams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years of continuous improvement, process improvement, or coaching and developing in a manufacturing, military, or related environment.
• OR
• High school diploma with 4+ years of continuous improvement, process improvement, or coaching and developing in a manufacturing, military, or related environment.

Compensation

The approximate pay range for this position is $66,000 to $98,000. 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.

Benefits

Nestlé 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. Learn more at About Us | Nestlé Careers (nestlejobs.com).

Diversity & Inclusion

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 most like the skills that will make you successful in this role. With our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities.

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.

Additional Information

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