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POSITION SUMMARY

As a Production Specialist, you will work closely with the manufacturing and material handling teams within the Hager City factory to support the collection, entry and reporting of manufacturing and inventory management functions. You will participate in problem solving activities, integrated work group meetings, and coach teams on continuous improvement methodologies. Your work directly impacts operations planning, costing and production efficiency. You understand the manufacturing environment and collaborate effectively with the production and materials accounting teams to monitor data and make recommendations for improvements.

This position will work 7am-7pm and rotating weekends.

• Record and track all production activities within the manufacturing systems
• Perform master data maintenance including entry and validation of materials requirements and production planning metrics
• Reconcile materials usage transactions and resolve variances
• Perform inventory management functions such as cycle counts, variance analysis and balance reconciliation
• Communicate effectively with cross-functional teams such as production, operations, quality and accounting
• Perform project-oriented work and continuous improvement projects to reduce Material Usage Variances and waste within the factory
• Troubleshoot and guide production floor employees on various system issues stemming from problems around inventory, registration, or other system driven issues
• Perform all other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED

• 2+ years experience in a manufacturing or administrative role in an industrial, manufacturing, accounting, inventory, military, or related environment

The approximate pay range for this position is $62,000 - $87,000. 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 background, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as geographic location of the position.

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 (nestlejobs.com).

REQUISITION ID:

317951

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