Assistant Factory Manager

Foods people love. Brands people trust. And a career that nourishes your future like no other.

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.

Position Snapshot

This role resides on the Factory Management Leadership team and provides direct assistance to the Factory Manager in the general plant operations and maintenance to achieve the assigned production objective. The assistant factory manager will have direct responsibility for production, maintenance and engineering, manufacturing excellence (and in some cases quality assurance and SHE). In this role, the assistant plant manager is responsible for leading the factory operations to sustainable high performance in alignment with the requirements of the business roadmap and site priorities. The assistant plant manager will also ensure the smooth flow of work in the absence of the factory manager.

Key Responsibilities:

Plan, organize and lead the operations team to achieve the agreed objectives (safety, environment, quality, cost and service). Proactively drive focused improvement ensuring that operations meet expected results in a sustainable way, by implementing TPM on all lines according to the structured and agreed plan.
Ensure development of operations team through performance management, career development, and succession planning and coaching. Ensure that this is reflected by other managers and supervisors within operations.
Collaborate with peer managers to share best practices, liaise with Market T&P functions, R&D / Applications Groups / BEMs and Supply Chain to drive continuous improvement. Build knowledge base of Nestle systems, policies and processes.
Strong understanding of Quality, SHE, Engineering Systems, Demand and Supply Planning processes and impact of the factory on the Supply Chain, and Lean Thinking and Nestlé Continuous Excellence methodologies
Ensure smooth operations by effectively managing and monitoring relations within the Employee population and Industrial Relations. Build and maintain positive community relations through active engagement.
Ensure adherence to all Company principles and policies as well as local laws and regulations. Ensure compliance to health, food safety and regulatory requirements of all products manufactured.

Experience and Education Requirements:

Undergraduate degree in Food Science, Engineering or related fields. Exposure to implementing and using Total performance Management, prefer 2 years.
5+ years of production experience, including as a line manager, with demonstrated capability to lead a larger group of people, with successful experience in leading change or implementation of major change (new processes, start up, expansion, introduction of new system), and experiences in different environments (other sites, projects, or expatriation).

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Requisition ID:

152790

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.

Foods people love. Brands people trust. And a career that nourishes your future like no other.

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.

Position Snapshot

This role resides on the Factory Management Leadership team and provides direct assistance to the Factory Manager in the general plant operations and maintenance to achieve the assigned production objective. The assistant factory manager will have direct responsibility for production, maintenance and engineering, manufacturing excellence (and in some cases quality assurance and SHE). In this role, the assistant plant manager is responsible for leading the factory operations to sustainable high performance in alignment with the requirements of the business roadmap and site priorities. The assistant plant manager will also ensure the smooth flow of work in the absence of the factory manager.

Key Responsibilities:

Plan, organize and lead the operations team to achieve the agreed objectives (safety, environment, quality, cost and service). Proactively drive focused improvement ensuring that operations meet expected results in a sustainable way, by implementing TPM on all lines according to the structured and agreed plan.
Ensure development of operations team through performance management, career development, and succession planning and coaching. Ensure that this is reflected by other managers and supervisors within operations.
Collaborate with peer managers to share best practices, liaise with Market T&P functions, R&D / Applications Groups / BEMs and Supply Chain to drive continuous improvement. Build knowledge base of Nestle systems, policies and processes.
Strong understanding of Quality, SHE, Engineering Systems, Demand and Supply Planning processes and impact of the factory on the Supply Chain, and Lean Thinking and Nestlé Continuous Excellence methodologies
Ensure smooth operations by effectively managing and monitoring relations within the Employee population and Industrial Relations. Build and maintain positive community relations through active engagement.
Ensure adherence to all Company principles and policies as well as local laws and regulations. Ensure compliance to health, food safety and regulatory requirements of all products manufactured.

Experience and Education Requirements:

Undergraduate degree in Food Science, Engineering or related fields. Exposure to implementing and using Total performance Management, prefer 2 years.
5+ years of production experience, including as a line manager, with demonstrated capability to lead a larger group of people, with successful experience in leading change or implementation of major change (new processes, start up, expansion, introduction of new system), and experiences in different environments (other sites, projects, or expatriation).

#LI-SF1

Requisition ID:

152790

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.

Mount Sterling, KY, US, 40353