Senior Production Specialist

Nestlé SA; Fremont Township (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic leader to support production operations in a collaborative environment. This role involves managing daily operations, coaching teams, and driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance quality and efficiency. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and a background in manufacturing, particularly in food processing. This position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact in a supportive workplace that values innovation and teamwork. If you are passionate about fostering a culture of growth and excellence, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Must have a BS/BA degree with 3 years’ experience or equivalent.
• 3-5 years of progressive experience in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations and ensure smooth transitions between shifts.
• Provide leadership and direction to employees while ensuring quality standards.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical Thinking

Problem Solving

Communication

Safety and Quality Compliance

Training Development

Education

BS/BA degree

Tools

Personal Computer

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.

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position will be responsible for providing support to the Production Manager. This includes supporting core daily operational duties, coaching and leading continuous improvement activities and projects, and development of core training curriculum of supervision and front-line leaders to enhance process mastership of our teams.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Leadership

• Manage day-to-day operations of the business unit to assure collaboration of shifts to guarantee smooth transitions.
• Provides leadership/direction to salaried and hourly employees.
• Ensure that personnel are properly trained and following approved processes to facilitate the manufacturing of quality goods based on accepted practices, regulatory requirements, and/or company policies.
• Balances quality, productivity, cost, safety, and morale to achieve production goals.
• Identify, recommend, develop and implement improvements in safety, quality, processes, costs and SOP documentation.
• Leads and coaches our teams through process improvement activities and projects that drive reduction in top losses.
• Help identify long-term opportunities and solutions for continuous improvement. Promote open communications between shifts and departments. Develop teamwork approach to teams.
• Actively participates and drives the facility’s TPM / continuous improvement/ digitalization initiatives.
• Set ambitious objectives and motivate the team to achieve them.

Education and Training

• Responsible for development of supervisor and team leader onboarding curriculum and training effectiveness/verification for key systems and processes in the department.
• Supports the verification of the employee and team leader qualification process across department.
• Lead the further development of training material, work instructions, standard routines, and overall effectiveness of systems and process knowledge.

Safety, Health, and Environmental

• Responsible to have safe work instructions available for all positions.
• Follow all sanitation, GMP, safety, quality and employee relation programs.
• Ensure all employees have the required level of safety training, all equipment and installations are well maintained with safety guards & devices and associates are using the appropriate PPE.
• Assure activities being performed having an environmental impact are communicated and accomplished according to the environmental management systems.

Perform other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM EDUCATION LEVEL:

Must have a BS/BA degree with 3 years’ experience or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.

EXPERIENCE:

3-5 years progressive experience in a manufacturing environment. Food manufacturing experience highly preferred. Previous supervisory/people leader responsibilities helpful. Preferred experience in the food processing, aseptic or pharmaceutical industry.

SKILLS:

Mentor and lead teams of diverse memberships to successful results. Comprehend, educate others and enforce relevant policies/procedures pertinent to safety, quality, sanitation, security and operations. Communicate with all levels of personnel and elevate issues when necessary. Schedule finite resources effectively so continuous improvement is not sacrificed for day to day results. Develop systems for standardization of work functions. Represent departmental interests while participating on cross functional teams. Demonstrated ability to utilize a personal computer effectively in a LAN environment. Proven skill in analytical thinking, understanding, technical concepts, and problem solving. Must be able to work all shifts (1st, 2nd, 3rd and alternative work week).

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 an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer seeking diversity in qualified applicants for employment. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, gender, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, perceived disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected status, as defined 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.