Production Supervisor at US Nestle in Springfield, Missouri

Job Description:

Production Supervisor

Job Description
Springfield is home to one of four Nestlé Purina litter factories, which mass produces cellulose-based cat litter, dog litter and animal bedding. Spanning 5 acres of land in the Partnership Industrial Park (200 miles southwest of St. Louis). For 50 years, brands like Tidy Cats® have combined the highest quality ingredients and science to even the most disposable products. The 70's advanced into microencapsulated deodorant, by the 90's we were clumping and scooping, and in 2000 we introduced Crystals® made from silica gel, and designed to last 30 days between changes. Innovation continues today. In 2013, Nestlé Purina revolutionized the cat litter category, producing LightWeight® litter, which has all the strength, but only half the weight of conventional litter. These and future innovations have created demand that our Springfield, MO plant is proud to meet.

As our Production Supervisor, you'll be responsible for supervising production personnel on various shifts. From you, this position requires strong leadership skills. People and process development will also be critical to this role. The Production Supervisor will mentor staff, contribute to continuous process improvement, and ensure that proper sanitation and safety guidelines are being met.

For more than 100 years, Purina has been revolutionizing pet food production, and its ability to enrich the lives of pets everywhere. By 1956, mastering new production techniques, we literally reshaped pet care, introducing Dog Chow® as the first extruded dry food. We're still at it today, with Tidy Cats®, the lightweight cat litter champion of the world and the leader in our category. Such leadership requires constant innovation and renovation, which is so often rooted in our world-class food production standards.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Become an advocate for Nestle' Continuous Excellence (continuous improvement program). Be a catalyst for people development through mentoring, coaching and performance management.
• Lead, motivate, and mentor staff in the achievement of department and personnel goals.
• Promote an open environment for safety continuous improvement while holding a level of individual accountability.
• Ensure that finished products are consistently manufactured meeting prescribed standards (compliant), on time and meeting consumer expectations through coaching of employees.
• Achieve high levels of asset intensity by reducing unplanned stops, speed loss, waste generation and optimizing planned downtime performance.
• Ensure continuous improvement by utilizing DORs and SHOs and being an overall active participant in the Nestlé Continuous Excellence initiatives. Motivate, train, guide, coach, and assess direct reports to achieve objectives using NCE.
  
  

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED.

Experience:

• 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing or military environment.

PEFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field, preferred.

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 accommodations@nestle.com or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: 1-877-204-8650.

Job: Production Supervisor

Primary Location: Springfield, MO US

Other Location: United States-Missouri-

Career Area: Professional

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