Production Manager

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

Discover opportunities at our Hereford factory. We don't just make pet food—we innovate as one agile team and are committed to improving the lives of those we love most, including our pets. Founded in 1988, our Hereford location is a leader in natural and organic pet food. We believe our people are the heart of our success, investing in both our team and our shared future.

Join us in this tight-knit community, where we create nutritious and wholesome food for pets, and be part of one of the fastest growing businesses in pet care.

The Production Manager provides effective leadership and coordination for assigned production supervisors and operations. This role involves upholding plant policies and procedures while maintaining safety, quality, and production standards. The manager develops and reports on safety, quality, and production information related to their areas of responsibility. Additionally, they acquire and maintain a comprehensive understanding of business operations to ensure the smooth functioning of the production facility.

• Coordinate operations and implement strategies for safety, sanitation, productivity, and cost savings.
• Enhance asset intensity by minimizing unplanned stops, speed loss, waste, and optimizing planned downtime.
• Drive Continuous Improvement (CI) aligned with Nestle Continuous Excellence (NCE) by identifying root causes of issues and recommending solutions.
• Conduct post-installation analysis for new technology and capital equipment.
• Ensure finished products are manufactured on time, compliant with standards, and meet consumer expectations through employee coaching.
• Train employees on safety expectations, including behavioral safety observations, workplace exams, and safety meetings.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree.
• Experience: 3 years’ experience in a leadership role within a manufacturing, production, warehouse, military, or related environment
• Must have basic proficiency of English language to comply with verbal and written directions, signs, policies and procedures.

The approximate pay range for this position is $95,000.00 to $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
342479

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