Production Supervisor

Nestlé S.A.; Saint Joseph, Northern (MO, KY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Nestlé S.A. in St. Joseph, MO, is seeking a Relief/Floater Production Supervisor to oversee first‑line management across production planning, output, maintenance, and sanitation. The role demands problem‑solving to drive continuous improvement and ensure Good Manufacturing Practices.

You will supervise hourly staff, coach teams, optimize schedules to maximize output while controlling costs, and maintain a safe, high‑quality operation. Shifts include overnights, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in manufacturing, production, military, or related environment.
• Leadership experience in a manufacturing setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct supervision of hourly production employees.
• Mentor, coach and manage performance of team members.
• Manage processing or packaging schedules to maximize output and minimize costs; participate in problem solving.
• Ensure products meet quality and GMP requirements.
• Improve asset utilization by reducing downtime and waste; coordinate activities with maintenance, engineering and QA.
• Lead integrated work groups to achieve continuous improvement goals.
• Provide a safe working environment for employees.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Production planning

Safety & GMP awareness

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

We have called the vibrant community of St. Joseph home for 30 years. Recognized with the All-America City Award, St. Joseph embodies the spirit of collaboration and exceptional results. Our wet dog and cat food factory, a special home for our passionate associates, produces millions of cases of flagship brands like Fancy Feast® and Beneful® Prepared Meals. Beyond our work, we actively support the United Way and United Cerebral Palsy foundations, raising $750,000 in the past five years.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. With increased production, reinvestment, and a culture of continuous improvement, we unlock our fullest potential. Join our close-knit team focused on safety, personal growth, development, and community. What could you add to this remarkable mix?

***This role is a Relief/Floater position and will be required to be available for all shifts, including overnights, weekends, and holidays; as required for business needs.***

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.

• Direct supervision of hourly production employees
• Be a catalyst for people development through mentoring, coaching, and performance management
• Manage the processing or packaging schedule to maximize output while minimizing costs including active participation in problem solving to achieve these results
• Ensure products are produced in compliance with quality key check points and within “Good Manufacturing Practices”
• Achieve high levels of asset intensity by reducing unplanned stops, speed loss, waste generation, and optimizing planned downtown performance
• Increase operating efficiencies and coordinate all activitieswithin maintenance, engineering, and QA to ensure goals are achieved
• Lead and coach integrated work groups to achieve results based on the factory’s continuous improvement plan
• Provide safe working environment for employees

Requirements

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

Other

• 1+ years’ leadership experience in a manufacturing, production, military, or related environment preferred

Salary: $75,229.20 to$99,782.00 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.

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 https://www.nestlejobs.com/nestle-in-the-us-benefits

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.