Shift Production Supervisor - Lean, Safety & Quality

Nestlé; Burlington (WI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Healthcare coverage

Job summary

Nestlé USA is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead a shift, ensuring safe production, quality, and efficiency. You will develop a team, manage staffing and performance, and drive improvements across functions including Quality, Maintenance and Engineering.

The role requires strong communication, Lean/TPM experience, and adherence to GMPs within a 3rd shift schedule. The position offers a comprehensive rewards package and opportunities for growth in a large, inclusive organization that values

Qualifications

• Minimum associate’s degree (Engineering, Business Management, Food Science, or Organizational Leadership/Supervision) preferred.
• 2+ years in food manufacturing with production floor experience required.
• Experience in food processing, packaging, Quality, Supply Chain, and knowledge of GMPs.
• 1+ year in Continuous Improvement environment (Lean or TPM preferred).

Responsibilities

• Lead the shift, line, or area team to safely deliver the production plan while meeting quality, food safety, compliance, and performance expectations.
• Build and develop an engaged, capable team through staffing, onboarding, training, coaching, performance management, and accountability.
• Model Nestlé’s Ways of Winning by collaborating across functions, acting with courage, moving with speed and accountability, continuously learning, and leading with respect.
• Ensure all work is performed in accordance with safety, environmental, GMP, sanitation, quality, and operational standards.
• Monitor daily results, identify gaps, and drive corrective actions and continuous improvement using NCE/TPM principles and root cause problem solving.
• Partner with Quality, Maintenance, Engineering, HR, and other support teams to resolve issues, improve line performance, and ensure smooth handoffs between shifts.
• Support reliable operations by ensuring the right skills, resources, equipment readiness, and maintenance priorities are in place to meet business needs.
• Lead change effectively, including new product launches, process improvements, and business priorities, while maintaining employee engagement and operational discipline.
• Maintain accurate documentation, clear communication, and timely escalation of key issues, risks, and opportunities.
• Travel requirement: 5%.
• Ensure smooth operations through effective staffing, team deployment, and performance management.
• Maintain a properly skilled crew while minimizing overtime.
• Manage attendance through proactive coaching and counseling, as needed.
• Ensure assigned team duties are completed while continuing to build skills and capabilities.
• Maintain accurate and timely records.
• Deliver scheduled production on time, within cost, and to quality standards.
• Support area budget and capital planning while identifying productivity improvements.

Skills

Production experience

Food safety

Quality systems

Continuous Improvement

Communication

Team leadership

Prioritization

Root cause analysis

MS Office

Result-oriented

Education

Associate degree (Engineering/Business/ Food Science/ Supervision)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Nestlé USA is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead a shift, ensuring safe production, quality, and efficiency. You will develop a team, manage staffing and performance, and drive improvements across functions including Quality, Maintenance and Engineering.

The role requires strong communication, Lean/TPM experience, and adherence to GMPs within a 3rd shift schedule. The position offers a comprehensive rewards package and opportunities for growth in a large, inclusive organization that values