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If you're driven by the passion to do something meaningful that changes lives, Nestlé is the place for you. Nestlé USA is one of seven operating companies that make up Nestlé’s presence in the United States. We're in 97% of American homes, and as the leading food and beverage company, our goals are to continue to deliver quality food and beverage products, strengthen our local communities, and reduce our environmental and climate impact.

We’re determined to challenge the status quo and be better tomorrow than we are today. As individuals and teams, we embrace our entrepreneurial culture and have created a workplace where collaboration is essential, courage is rewarded, speed is expected, and agility is the norm to delight our consumers every single day. Here, you will find limitless opportunities to learn and advance your career and feel empowered to succeed in the workplace and beyond. Because our focus is not only on nourishing our customers, but also about enriching you.

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We’re expanding our factory network and introducing a new manufacturing facility designed with the climate in mind. Our Glendale, Arizona production factory is a brand new, state-of-the-art facility and distribution center with cutting-edge technology and advanced systems designed with sustainability at the forefront. Innovative water recycling processes, zero waste to landfill, and fully recyclable product packaging made from food-safe materials are just some of the programs we’ve implemented to support Nestlé’s ambition for zero environmental impact by 2030

Job Title: Continuous Improvement Group Lead 

Are you looking to drive continuous improvement with standards and capability building in a new factory in Arizona? This Group Leader is a perfect position for you! The Integrated Work Group (Continuous Improvement) Lead assists in promoting and executing the Nestle Continuous Excellence (NCE) program and Total Performance Management (TPM) methodology. As the IWG Lead, you will work cross-functionally with various teams within the factory to optimize productivity and prioritize safety by implementing training, coordinating, and coaching of continuous improvement initiatives. You will lead by example and step in to provide support and coaching in the manufacturing process. In this role, you will conduct team audits, analyze processes and data, identify opportunities for improvement and share your recommendations. 

WHATS IN IN IT FOR YOU: 

• Hourly pay of $28.00  
• 401k with company match 
• Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision) 
• 40 hours of Paid Sick Leave 
• Insurance eligibility begins on 31st day of employment 

• 11 paid holidays 

WHAT YOU WILL ACCOMPLISH: 

• Provide Manufacturing Excellence and Total Performance Management coaching to Integrated Work Groups in Food Production environment
• Coach and teach to connect losses with standards and routines through digital tool enablers 

• Own and implement plans and resources for Integrated Work Groups to enable them identify and eliminate losses, transform their workplace, and achieve sustainable results 
• Understand top losses and areas for growth for assigned Integrated Work Groups (safety, quality, performance, and people) 
• Support and lead IWG team meetings through digital facilitation 
• Spend time on shop floor to evaluate maturity progression and identify key opportunities.

REQUIREMENTS: 

• High school diploma/GED equivalent with 6 months experience in a fast-paced and performance-measured environment or Associates degree in a technical discipline
• 3 years of direct production /maintenance experience in manufacturing environment required
• 3-5 years of experience of project management, loss intelligence, & advanced problem solving preferred

SKILLS: 

• Acquire and maintain expertise in (Data/TPM/ or Training) based on factory needs 
• Validation of training for operators; support technical operator progression 
• Advanced problem solving abilities and communication 

• Manage execution of implementation plans and coordinate timeliness with project management skills
• Strong leadership in cultural change management & managing multiple complex priorities and stakeholders
• Ability to influence others

Requistion ID: 271315 

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: 1-800-321-6467.

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