Supervisor Production

Nestlé SA; Jonesboro (AR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Nestlé USA is seeking a Production Supervisor to ensure safety and quality in production while leading a dedicated team. The role involves overseeing compliance with standards and fostering a sustainable work environment. Ideal candidates possess a relevant degree and leadership experience in a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in Continuous Improvement preferred.
• Ability to work extended shifts and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 20-50 employees focused on safety and production quality.
• Ensure compliance with standard operating procedures.
• Facilitate continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Communication Skills

Leadership

Safety Practices

Problem-solving

Education

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

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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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.

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Position Overview:

The Production Supervisor ensures employee safety, product quality, and asset performance while delivering on time against the shift/line/area production plan. This is accomplished by: Leading a team ranging between 20-50 employees; focusing on results to deliver success as measured by the key performance metrics; being the transformational leader that creates a sustainable work environment, where employees feel engaged, loyal, satisfied, and empowered to develop their capabilities and ways of working to exceed their line objectives. The Production Supervisor is ultimately responsible for competency building across their team and to develop the autonomy of the team.

Responsibilities:

• 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).
• Enforce compliance to standard operating procedures (SOPs) by all personnel within the team.
• Ensure a safe work environment is always maintained.
• Work with team to update work instructions for all available positions.
• Processes are run in accordance with SOPs, SSOPs, and other documentation.
• Activities being performed having an environmental impact are communicated and accomplished according to the environmental management.
• 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.
• Actively participate in prevention and correction of quality-related errors.
• Check and enforce personnel hygiene and safety.
• Ongoing coaching of employees to fulfill and exceed the requirements of the job through TPM implementation.
• Daily review of achievement of targets and report variances during on-the-floor and review meetings.
• Ensure the development and implementation of action plans to address root causes of failures and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Facilitate seamless handoffs and communicate key information to peers, team members, and site leadership team.

Requirements:

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

Skills:

• Ability to maintain a safe working environment through proper housekeeping and safety practices.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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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