We’re a leader in the pet care industry, which means we’re not only ahead in volume, profit and market share, but our associates dare to Stand Taller. We innovate new products, impart new agilities into existing processes, constantly advance pet nutrition, and always pay it forward in the form of service for our communities and families. Are you up for the dare?

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Introducing Nestlé Purina’s new Williamsburg Township, Ohio, factory – just 30 miles east of Cincinnati. This world-class factory will be built from the ground up to produce a wide variety of some of the most trusted and beloved pet care brands in the U.S. Our passionate team in Williamsburg Township will work in an environment that values safety, the latest technology in manufacturing and a culture of learning. Help us write the next chapter of Purina’s history.

Position Summary

As a Lead Technician, you will have the opportunity to work in one of three factory departments: BUS (Batching, Unloading, Slurry), Processing, or Packaging. You will be the lead within your area of responsibility, supporting peer technicians and upholding the highest standards of safety, quality, and performance. You will contribute to safe and efficient operation of the respective department by safely producing quality products at the right rate and right time, using Nestle Continuous Excellence (NCE) processes and tools.

In addition, you will play a key role in monitoring, maintaining, and operating equipment, leading troubleshooting, and making adjustments to provide optimal equipment and quality performance based on data or sampling.  This position will require adherence to key standard routines and adjusting only as a valid action in response to problem solving. You will maintain all aspects of the equipment by providing area expertise, be capable of certifying as a trainer, and ensure technicians have means for escalating issues.

This position will require travel up to 50% for training purposes to other Nestle Purina operating facilities until the Williamsburg Township facility reaches operation and/or you are fully qualified in your role. The travel will significantly reduce once the Williamsburg Township facility is operational.

Primary Responsibilities 

• Champion safety, quality, and performance standard routines through coaching and modeling strong behaviors to the technicians
• Perform Preventative Standard Routines to include performance of basic lubrication, repairs, inspection, calibrations, and identify defects to complete or coordinate repairs.
• Acts as a subject matter lead in assigned area of responsibility to provide support, guidance, and coaching to qualify technicians in their roles.
• Responsible for first line of support in troubleshooting equipment and failures within area of responsibility by leveraging problem solving tools. Support technicians in making all necessary adjustments to equipment, including changeovers as necessary.
• Ensure and coach to compliance and data accuracy for systems within area of responsibility
• Participate in Continuous Improvement initiatives, by participating on collaborative teams and identifying improvement opportunities independently.
• Communicate and coordinate with other departments to maintain production requirements.

• Trains and is qualified to work as a technician in their area of responsibility. Rotate positions with others in respective department.

• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma/GED equivalent
• 1+ years’ experience working in a fast-paced, performance-measured role within a production, manufacturing, industrial or related environment 
• Must be willing to travel up to 50% for training purposes until factory operational startup and/or you are fully qualified in your role.  There will be little to no travel required once the Williamsburg Township facility is operational.

Other

• Experience with training, problem solving and/or continuous improvement techniques preferred 
• SAP experience preferred

Don’t meet all the qualifications listed under “other”? These are preferred, but not required. When you apply for a role with Nestlé Purina, we ensure that individual confidentiality is held to the highest regard. We are intentional about creating an inclusive workplace for everyone. We consider our associates our most valuable assets. Please apply for full consideration.

The approximate starting hourly pay for this position is $33.00 an hour. 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:

287677

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