At Nestlé Health Science, we believe that nutrition, science, and wellness must merge, not collide. Here, we embrace the intrinsic connections of these three pillars, harnessing their collective strength to empower healthier lives. Our broad product portfolio includes renowned brands like Garden of Life®, Nature's Bounty®, Vital Proteins®, Orgain®, Nuun®, BOOST®, Carnation Breakfast Essentials®, Peptamen®, Compleat Organic Blends®, and more. We also have extensive pharmaceutical expertise, offering innovative medicines that aim to prevent, manage, and treat gastrointestinal and metabolic-related diseases.

At Nestlé Health Science, we bring our best for better lives. Our people are challenged to bring fresh, diverse views and make bold moves to empower healthier lives through nutrition. We know brilliant ideas can come from anyone, anywhere. Here we embrace the entrepreneurial spirit and collaborate with teams that champion focused and forward thinking. We are committed to fostering professional growth and celebrating the achievements of our people along the way. We offer dynamic career paths, robust development, opportunities to learn from talented colleagues around the globe, and benefits that support physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing. 

Join us to innovate for impact and reimagine the future of health and nutrition for patients and consumers. 
 

Elevate your career.  

As a Factory Manager, you will take charge of plant operations, driving improvements in products, processes, and cost savings. You will play a pivotal role in shaping the plant's strategy and goals, ensuring operational success, and fostering a high-performing organization. With the chance to build effective leadership teams, create a culture of ownership, and benchmark successful operations, this role offers a dynamic and fulfilling experience. With full financial accountability for the site, you will have the power to make a significant impact, driving exceptional results and propelling the plant towards continued success.

Collaboration and communication are at the heart of this role. You'll be working closely with various Nestlé teams, fostering a culture of shared success and building strong relationships with stakeholders. Your ability to navigate complex dynamics and create positive connections will be a game-changer for our success.

We're committed to developing your leadership skills and offering exciting growth opportunities, including potential future relocation. We believe in investing in our talent and providing a clear path for advancement. As the Factory Manager, you'll be right in the thick of the action, making a real impact every day. Plus, you'll be uniquely positioned for growth within the company while enjoying our competitive Nestlé benefits.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 

•    Responsibility for plant operations, driving performance, and achieving cost savings while improving products, processes, and efficiencies.
•    Ensuring operational success aligned with the strategic plan, focusing on safety, quality, sustainability, cost, productivity, and customer service.
•    Collaborating with the site leadership team to drive operational results and achieve key performance indicators on the Plant Scorecard.
•    Fostering a high-performing organization through the implementation and improvement of Nestlé Continuous Excellence systems.
•    Providing coaching to plant leadership team members, floor leaders, and operating floor associates to establish high-performing work systems.
•    Building an effective leadership team with a sense of urgency and cross-functional collaboration to drive results.
•    Creating systems and processes that develop competence across all levels, encompassing leadership and technical skills.
•    Cultivating a culture of ownership, trust, openness, and consistent superior results.
•    Benchmarking successful operations and incorporate learnings into the operation.
•    Collaborating with other functions within Operations and the company to drive an effective business.
•    Conducting root cause analysis and execute corrective actions proactively to improve process stability and reduce waste.
•    Assessing and develop talent, coach the team, and address issues to build a high-performing Site Leadership Team.
•    Maintaining full financial accountability for the site, ensuring budget alignment with savings and cost targets.

Education & Experience:

•    8 years of management experience, preferred in CPG, consumer health, or pharma industries 
•    Management experience at a “facility-wide” level for a medium sized facility or for a unit within a large sized facility is preferred
•    Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline, engineering is preferred 
•    Military experience is a plus 
•    Advanced PC skills that encompass Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint, and ERP applications required  
•    A substantial technical background, evidenced by academic credentials and professional experience 
•    Superior working knowledge of TPM, OEE and Lean and the ability to utilize these tools to create and operate a high performing organization  
•    Significant contribution to tactical and strategic initiatives, like capital programs and cost savings initiatives 
•    Demonstrated ability to handle large scale change like in a startup or turnaround situation 
•    Strong interpersonal skills. Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with multiple levels and functions, including Safety, Quality, Maintenance/Engineering, Finance, Inventory Control, Scheduling, Procurement, Planning and Human Resources 
•    Proven ability to build organizational capabilities and develop people. Provided personal, hands-on coaching of team leaders and operating floor associates to develop ownership and foster engagement. While creating an environment of trust and openness, developed, and sustained high performance team(s) that consistently delivered superior results 
•    Must demonstrate a good understanding of Current Good Manufacturing Practice regulations (cGMP) and OSHA regulations with an appreciation for what are generally considered to be current best practices in the industry 

The approximate pay range for this position is $180,000 to $200,000. Please note that 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.

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 About Us | Nestlé Careers

Req ID: 331920 

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