Production Supervisor (Floater)

 

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?

 

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

 

 

POSITION SUMMARY

For thirty years, we’ve been proud to call St. Joseph, Missouri home. Located an hour north of Kansas City, the community of 77,000 people is packed with character, rich history, and nationally acclaimed quality of life—just like Nestlé Purina is. The city was recognized with the All-America City Award, given to communities with citizens who work together to pinpoint and address community-wide challenges and achieve exceptional results. Carrying forward that spirit, since 1985, our wet dog and cat food factory in St. Joseph has provided employment and a special home for many of our associates who work passionately each day to annually produce millions of cases of our flagship brands: Fancy Feast® and Beneful® Prepared Meals. Our associates’ work goes far beyond the bag and the can. They are very passionate about their support for the United Way and United Cerebral Palsy foundations, raising $750,000 over the past five years. Joining the Nestlé Purina factory in St. Joseph means you're joining more than a pet food company, but also a very driven and close-knit team focused on safety, personal growth, development, and community. Our St. Joseph factory has celebrated increased production and reinvestment, including a $30 million project to remodel our pet food kitchen, as well as installation of new raw ingredient processing equipment. Our attention to safety and quality, matched by a culture of continuous improvement, helps us reach our fullest potential. So, if your full potential could be unleashed, what would you add to the mix? 

 

***This role is a Relief/Floater position and will be required to be available for all shifts, including overnights, weekends, and holidays; as required for business needs.***

 

As a Production Supervisor, you are responsible for the coordination of all first line management functions regarding production planning, production output, equipment maintenance, management of people, quality, safety, and sanitation of the processing and departments. In this role you will be required to be a problem solver that drives Continuous Improvement efforts across the plant.

• Direct supervision of hourly production employees 
• Be a catalyst for people development through mentoring, coaching, and performance management
• Manage the processing or packaging schedule to maximize output while minimizing costs including active participation in problem solving to achieve these results
• Ensure products are produced in compliance with quality key check points and within “Good Manufacturing Practices”
• Achieve high levels of asset intensity by reducing unplanned stops, speed loss, waste generation, and optimizing planned downtown performance
• Increase operating efficiencies and coordinate all activities within maintenance, engineering, and QA to ensure goals are achieved
• Lead and coach integrated work groups to achieve results based on the factory’s continuous improvement plan
• Provide safe working environment for employees

 

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• 2+ years’ experience in a manufacturing, production, military, or related environment
• 1+ years’ leadership experience in a manufacturing, production, military, or related environment preferred

 

The approximate pay range for this position is $50,000 - $90,000. 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. Learn more at