Production Supervisor- Night Shift

Nestle; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead a dynamic team in a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility. This role focuses on ensuring safety, product quality, and efficient production processes while fostering a collaborative and inclusive workplace culture. You will be responsible for developing your team, enforcing compliance with safety and quality standards, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about empowering others, this position offers an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a forward-thinking organization committed to sustainability and excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred, with at least 2 years of leadership experience in manufacturing.
• Strong communication and people management skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety and quality standards are met while leading a team of up to 30 employees.
• Implement training and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Safety Practices

Communication Skills

People Management

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Management, or Food Science

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Foods you love. Brands you trust. And a career that empowers you to grow.

At Nestlé USA, we’re all working towards the same goal – to delight and deliver for our consumers. With a rich portfolio of beloved brands, including DiGiorno, Toll House, and Coffee mate, in 97% of U.S. households, we have a unique opportunity – and responsibility – to be there for every moment in our consumers’ lives.

Joining Nestlé means becoming part of an inclusive workplace that inspires innovation, encourages strategic thinking and creativity, and celebrates your achievements. No matter where you work within the organization, you are empowered to challenge the status quo, embrace risk-taking, and pioneer new ideas. Our supportive and collaborative environment encourages bold ambitions and continuous learning so that everyone can grow and thrive.

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

We’re expanding our factory network and introducing a new manufacturing facility designed with the climate in mind. Our Glendale, Arizona production factory is a brand new, state-of-the-art facility and distribution center with cutting-edge technology and advanced systems designed with sustainability at the forefront. Innovative water recycling processes, zero waste to landfill, and fully recyclable product packaging made from food-safe materials are just some of the programs we’ve implemented to support Nestlé’s ambition for zero environmental impact by 2030.

Position Summary:

As a Production Supervisor, you will ensure employee safety, product quality, and asset performance while delivering the shift/line/area production plan on time. You will lead a team of up to 30 employees, participating in the hiring process, onboarding new employees, building capabilities, managing performance, and driving continuous improvement. Your proactive cooperation with other groups onsite and within Nestlé USA will ensure that your area and team are fully aligned with the organization. By modeling the way and practicing what you preach, you will create and maintain a workplace culture that engages and motivates employees at all levels. Your focus on results will deliver success as measured by key performance metrics.

Work Schedule:

This position will be on a 2-2-3, 12-hour shift night schedule. The night shift occurs from 6:00pm – 6:30am. The schedule pattern is summarized below:

1. Week 1: Work Sun, Off Mon, Off Tues, Work Wed, Work Thurs, Off Fri, Off Sat
2. Week 2: Off Sun, Work Mon, Work Tues, Off Wed, Off Thurs, Work Fri, Work Sat

Responsibilities:

1. Ensure the timely deployment of people development plan and ensure the competencies of team as per the agreed plan with Sr. Production Manager (proper training inclusive of equipment, safety procedures, and hygiene).
2. Enforce compliance to standard operating procedures (SOPs) by all personnel within the team.
3. Ensure a safe work environment is always maintained.
4. Work with team to update work instructions for all available positions.
5. Processes are run in accordance with SOPs, SSOPs, and other documentation.
6. Activities being performed having an environmental impact are communicated and accomplished according to the environmental management.
7. Ensure quality objectives are met, including regular adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), performance of sanitation audits, food safety checks, and product quality checks conducted according to policies.
8. Actively participate in prevention and correction of quality-related errors.
9. Check and enforce personnel hygiene and safety.
10. Ongoing coaching of employees to fulfill and exceed the requirements of the job through TPM implementation.
11. Daily review of achievement of targets and report variances during on-the-floor and review meetings.
12. Ensure the development and implementation of action plans to address root causes of failures and support continuous improvement initiatives.
13. Facilitate seamless handoffs and communicate key information to peers, team members, and site leadership team.

Qualifications and Requirements:

1. Bachelor’s degree (Engineering, Business Management, Food Science, Organizational Leadership/Supervision, or equivalent) preferred.
2. High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
3. Ability to work extended days and/or weekends with flexibility to switch shifts as required.
4. Minimum of two years of leadership experience in a manufacturing, technical, military, or related environment required.
5. Minimum one year of experience in a Continuous Improvement environment (lean manufacturing or TPM) preferred.
6. Experience in food processing, packaging, quality, or factory supply chain preferred.

Skills:

1. Ability to maintain a safe working environment through proper housekeeping and safety practices.
2. Excellent communication skills (oral, written and listening). Ability to adjust communication style to multiple audiences, facilitate group coaching, and information sharing. Ability to positively confront and effectively deal with noncompliance.
3. Excellent people skills – maintain a positive attitude and ability to motivate people, specifically mentoring and coaching individuals in identifying short- and long-term development needs and providing appropriate support.
4. Confidence in own capacity and judgment. Must be willing to face challenging situations. Developed ability to build personal relationships based on trust, mutual respect, and open communication.

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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.

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This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

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