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 1997, our factory has been a leading producer of the nation's cat litter supply. Located on Tidy Cat Road, our 40-acre plant site is seamlessly connected to a clay mine, enabling efficient mining, processing, packaging, and shipping. Operating around the clock, we mass produce conventional and clumping cat litter, supplying the mid-Atlantic region with nearly a third of a million tons annually. Our culture of continuous improvement drives Tidy Cats® product innovations, revolutionizing the cat litter category with LightWeight® litter, combining strength with half the weight. We’re also doing our part to care for the environment we share, like conserving water, investing in renewable electricity and maintaining zero waste for disposal. Bring your talents to our King William plant where we collaborate to meet every challenge successfully and collectively.

 

As the Production Supervisor, you’ll provide leadership and guidance to associates to ensure safety, quality, and service/zero waste goals are achieved. By serving as a team leader and problem solver, you’ll drive Continuous Improvement efforts across the plant, making a positive impact on your peers and the company. We’ll count on you to manage shift operations, supervising, and directing production while coaching and developing your team members.

 

This position will work night shift (7pm-7am) on a rotating weekly schedule with every other weekend off.

 

• Direct supervision of hourly employees, providing flexible support across all shifts as needed to support team and business needs
• Setting work schedule for hourly employees including timekeeping responsibilities, vacation coverage, and overtime coverage
• Assist in leading and developing continuous improvement projects to achieve factory results
• Ensure products are produced in compliance with quality key check points and within good manufacturing practices
• Provide a safe working environment for employees by building a strong safety culture
• Support development and coaching of employees
• Communicate the production activities to the other production supervisors and to the leadership team

 

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• 2+ years of experience working in a manufacturing, military, or related environment
• 1+ years of people leadership experience in a manufacturing, military, or related environment

 

The approximate pay range for this position is $63,000 - $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.

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. Nestle in the US Benefits | Nestlé Careers (nestlejobs.com)

 

REQUISITION ID:

340281

 

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