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Position Summary

Introducing Nestlé Purina’s new Batavia, Ohio, factory – just 30 miles east of Cincinnati. This world-class factory will be built from the ground up to produce a wide variety of some of the most trusted and beloved pet care brands in the U.S. Our passionate team in Batavia will work in an environment that values safety, the latest technology in manufacturing and a culture of learning. Help us write the next chapter of Purina’s history.

As Senior Production Manager, you will be responsible for the overall management, direction and coordination of plant operations in carrying out Nestlé Purina’s production objectives. You will empower, coach and develop key team members to ensure that safety, quality, service and production standards are prioritized and achieved. In this leadership position, you will oversee production activities involved in the transformation of raw materials into finished product, thereby having a direct impact on factory efficiency, cost, waste and output. You will coordinate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to plan and implement strategic initiatives to continuously improve and optimize operations.

• Provide guidance, training, and development to new and existing supervisory and hourly personnel. Evaluate and discuss with employees their overall performance on safety, quality, behaviors, etc.
• Champion safety and quality across all production lines and shifts and assist in fostering a culture of accountability, care and pride in daily operations.
• Maintain and enhance production standards, resources and processes to ensure compliance with internal and external guidelines.
• Serve as a pillar leader for Nestlé Continuous Excellence (NCE), specifically Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) and Lean Manufacturing.
• Collaborate with factory leadership to plan and execute strategic maintenance, improvements and projects to optimize equipment and facilities to meet plant capacity needs and strive toward a zero-waste environment.
• Model Manufacturing Excellence (ME) through implementation of production goals and methods to achieve targeted delivery and quality requirements. 

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, or related field  
• 7+ years’ experience in a production or operations leadership role within a manufacturing, military, or related environment

Salary: $105,678.00 to $154,021.00 per year

Bonus Eligibility: Yes

The pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to knowledge, skills and abilities as well as geographic location. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at top of range.

Nestlé offers performance-based incentives and a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k with company match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits.  Incentives and/or benefit packages may vary depending on the position. Learn more at https://www.nestlejobs.com/nestle-in-the-us-benefits 

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Job Requisition: 426012