Production Supervisor

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

 

Since the doors opened in 1972, our Atlanta factory has grown dramatically into a state-of-the-art facility. With safety at the forefront of our minds, our Atlanta factory proudly and passionately produces 460,000 tons a year of our dry pet food brands, including Alpo®, Beneful®, Cat Chow®, Dog Chow®, Friskies®, Purina ONE®, and Pro Plan®. Our factory also does its part for the environment by conserving water, investing in renewable electricity, maintaining zero waste for disposal and more. This plant location is situated along the southern crescent of Metro Atlanta—an area that nearly 6 million residents and many of our associates call home. Atlanta is considered the major commercial and financial center of the Southeast, and together, we contribute to the growth of businesses and population, building the city's strong logistics, entertainment and film, and health services industries.

 

As a Production Supervisor, you’ll coordinate first line management functions regarding production planning, production output, equipment maintenance, management of people, quality, safety, and sanitation. Apply your problem-solving skills to help make an impact as you drive Continuous Improvement efforts forward across the plant. Make an impact on our processes and develop your career!

 

**Must be open to working any shift (1st, 2nd, or 3rd), including overnight, weekends and holidays**

 

• Coach and lead hourly employees in processing or packaging.
• Manage processing or packaging schedule to maximize output while minimizing costs including active participation in problem solving to achieve results.
• Lead and coach integrated work groups to achieve results based on the factory’s continuous improvement plan.
• Confer with engineering and maintenance teams to coordinate repairs and modifications to demonstrate ownership of the assigned areas of the factory.
• Ensure products are produced in compliance with quality key check points and within “Good Manufacturing Practices”.
• Provide safe working environment for associates.
• Coordinate product changeovers with material handling, processing, packing and quality assurance.
• Strive to meet daily production demands.

 

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required. 

• 2+ years’ experience in a manufacturing, military, or related environment. 

• 1+ years’ supervisory experience in a manufacturing, military, or related environment. 

 

Other 

• Must be open to working all 3 shifts including overnight, weekends, and holidays

 

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 pay range for this position is $63,000 to $92,000. 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 knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as geographic location. Nestle 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