Production Supervisor

Nestle; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 66,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with Company match

Healthcare coverage

Broad range of benefits

Job summary

Nestlé in Allentown, PA is seeking a Production Supervisor to coordinate first-line management functions for production planning, output, maintenance, people, quality, safety and sanitation. The role requires availability for 12-hour overnight shifts as needed for business needs.

You will direct hourly staff in the processing department, drive cost-effective production, and lead teams within the plant’s continuous improvement plan, ensuring GMP compliance and a safe work environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 2+ years’ experience in a manufacturing, military, or related environment.
• 1+ years’ supervisory experience in a manufacturing, military, or related environment.

Responsibilities

• Direct supervision of hourly employees in the processing department of dry extruded pet food
• Manage the processing or packaging schedule to maximize output while minimizing costs including active participation in problem solving to achieve these results
• Lead and coach integrated work groups to achieve results based on the factory’s continuous improvement plan
• Confers with engineering and maintenance in coordination of repairs and modifications to demonstrate ownership of the assigned areas of the factory
• Ensure products are produced in compliance with quality key check points and within “Good Manufacturing Practices”
• Provide safe working environment for employees

Skills

2+ years manufacturing experience

1+ years supervisory experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

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

Just 65 miles from Center City Philadelphia, Allentown is near many major Northeastern U.S. cities, which makes it an ideal location for manufacturing and distributing consumer goods. We utilize thermal processing and high-speed canning to produce varieties of our Friskies®, Beneful® and Pro Plan® brands—product lines that we have carefully produced, packaged, and shipped since 1958. Together, we contribute to Allentown's identity as a busy industrial city, as well as a beautiful rural environment that we are truly proud to call home. That’s why we not only make high quality food for pets but our factory is also doing our part to care for the environment we share, like conserving water, investing in renewable electricity and maintaining zero waste for disposal. As a Production Supervisor, you are responsible for the coordination of all first line management functions regarding production planning, production output, equipment maintenance, management of people, quality, safety, and sanitation of the processing and departments. In this role you will be required to be a problem solver that drives Continuous Improvement efforts across the plant. This role will be required to be available for all shifts as required for business needs.

Note: Candidate must be available for 12-hour shifts on overnights for this role.

• Direct supervision of hourly employees in the processing department of dry extruded pet food
• Manage the processing or packaging schedule to maximize output while minimizing costs including active participation in problem solving to achieve these results
• Lead and coach integrated work groups to achieve results based on the factory’s continuous improvement plan
• Confers with engineering and maintenance in coordination of repairs and modifications to demonstrate ownership of the assigned areas of the factory
• Ensure products are produced in compliance with quality key check points and within “Good Manufacturing Practices”
• Provide safe working environment for employees

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required
• 2+ years’ experience in a manufacturing, military, or related environment
• 1+ years’ supervisory experience in a manufacturing, military, or related environment

The approximate pay range for this position is $66,000 to $106,000. 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. 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) .

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.

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