Driven by integrity and united by the people-and-pet bond, we find strong purpose in the work we do and an even greater joy in those we get to work alongside. Together, we harness the expertise of our long-standing tradition of excellence to embrace possibility and continuously push to do what's never been done before in pet care. Discover your purpose and fuel your passions when you bring your love of pets to a team that prides itself on the power of togetherness—We are Proudly Connected. Purely Driven.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Our Hartwell, Georgia, factory measures an impressive 500,000 square feet. It represents our most versatile facility to date, enabling us to switch product lines with greater speed and efficiency. Together, we take immense pride in producing and distributing the brands that our customers trust and that bring joy to pets' lives. In addition to offering excellent career opportunities to over 370 associates, we actively demonstrate our commitment to the community. We support local pet shelters and rescue efforts, as well as engage in education and hunger relief programs, ensuring that we make a positive impact beyond our factory walls. We also are doing our part to care for the environment we share, like conserving water, investing in renewable electricity and maintaining zero waste for disposal

The Production Manager is responsible for providing effective leadership and coordination for assigned production supervisors and operations. The Production Manager is responsible for upholding the plant policies and procedures and maintaining safety, quality, and production standards.  Develops and reports on safety, quality, and production information for areas of responsibility. Obtains and maintains a high level of knowledge in how the business operates to ensure a smooth operation of the production facility.

• Coordinate activities and provide direction for processing and packing operations. Coordinate and implement strategies for safety, sanitation, productivity, and cost saving enhancements.
• Achieve high levels of asset intensity by reducing unplanned stops, speed loss, waste generation, and optimizing planned downtime performance.
• Facilitate Continuous Improvement (CI) efforts in alignment with Nestle Continuous Excellence (NCE). Provide problem solving expertise by identifying root causes for problem areas and recommending possible solutions.
• Provide post-installation analysis on new technology and capital equipment installations.
• Ensure that finished products are consistently manufactured meeting prescribed standards (compliant), on time and meeting consumer expectations through coaching of employees.
• Lead a team of supervisors, leaders, and operators. 
• Ensure employees are trained and clear on safety expectations, including, but not limited to, completion of behavioral based safety observations, workplace exams, safety meetings, and other safety communication.

Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, or related field required.
• Experience:  3+ years’ experience in a leadership role within a manufacturing, production, warehouse, military, or related environment

The approximate pay range for this position is $95,000.00 - $140,000.00. 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 (nestlejobs.com)

REQUISITION ID:

327692

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