Nestlé Health Science
Production Supervisor - 2nd Shift
Nestlé Health Science, Bohemia, New York, United States, 11716
Overview
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Nestlé Health Science At Nestlé Health Science, we believe that nutrition, science, and wellness must merge, not collide. Our broad product portfolio includes brands like Garden of Life, Nature's Bounty, Vital Proteins, Orgain, Nuun, BOOST, Carnation Breakfast Essentials, Peptamen, Compleat Organic Blends, and more. We also have extensive pharmaceutical expertise, offering innovative medicines that aim to prevent, manage, and treat gastrointestinal and metabolic-related diseases. We are committed to fostering professional growth and offering benefits that support physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing. Join us to innovate for impact and reimagine the future of health and nutrition for patients and consumers.
Position Summary
As the
Production Supervisor , you play a vital role in ensuring employee safety, maintaining product quality, and optimizing asset performance, all while adhering to the production schedule. This position demands exceptional leadership skills, including active participation in the hiring process, onboarding new employees, managing performance, and implementing corrective actions. You will champion continuous improvement initiatives throughout the plant and foster proactive collaboration with other teams on-site and within the broader division. Lead by example to cultivate a workplace culture that inspires and motivates associates at all levels. Your commitment to achieving results will be evaluated through key performance metrics.
Work Schedule
Monday - Friday / 3:00pm - 11:30pm (flexibility to work weekends when required)
Key Responsibilities
Ensure the timely implementation of the people development plan and verify the competencies of your team in accordance with the plan with the Project Manager. Provide proper training, including equipment operation, safety procedures, and hygiene practices. Enforce compliance with SOPs among all team members. Maintain a safe work environment at all times. Ensure updated work instructions are available for all positions and that processes are carried out in accordance with SOPs, SSOPs, and other relevant documentation. Communicate and execute activities with environmental impact in accordance with environmental management protocols. Ensure the achievement of quality objectives, including regular adherence to GMPs, sanitation audits, food safety checks, and product quality inspections as per company policies. Actively participate in preventing and correcting quality-related errors. Monitor and enforce personnel hygiene and safety practices, coach employees to meet and exceed job requirements using the NCE approach. Review daily target achievements and report deviations. Develop and implement action plans to address root causes and support continuous improvement. Facilitate smooth handoffs and communicate key information to peers, team members, and Production Management. Ensure continuous line controls and take immediate corrective action to maintain quality standards and comply with manufacturing instructions, regulations, procedures, and policies. Manage employee and industrial relations to ensure smooth factory operations. Ensure adequate skills distribution to achieve the production plan. Coordinate with quality, engineering, and administration to maintain facilities. Review daily maintenance effectiveness and prioritize, schedule, and complete maintenance and repairs to maximize efficiency.
Experience & Education Requirements
BA/BS degree or equivalent experience, with a minimum of 3 years of manufacturing or production experience (military experience considered) in lieu of a degree. 1-3 years of prior production supervisory experience required. Ability to maintain a safe working environment through effective housekeeping and safety practices. Excellent communication skills (oral, written, listening). Basic understanding of warehousing concepts. Strong interpersonal skills, adaptability, and the ability to tailor communication styles to different audiences; experience in facilitating group coaching and developing others. Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills with root cause problem-solving. High energy, excellent follow-up skills, and familiarity with ERP systems (SAP strongly preferred). Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with NT/XP/Vista operating systems. Physical Demands: ability to lift 15-20 lb boxes repeatedly and stand for extended periods.
Compensation and Benefits
The approximate pay range for this position is $80,000.00 to $90,000.00. Final compensation may vary based on knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. Nestlé offers performance-based incentives and a competitive total rewards package, including a 401k with company match, healthcare coverage, and other benefits. Details may vary by position.
Equal Opportunity and Accessibility
Nestlé is an equal employment opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics. If accommodations are needed to participate in the recruitment process, please contact accommodations@nestle.com or dial 711 and provide the operator with 1-800-321-6467. This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship. Review our applicant privacy notice at nestlejobs.com/privacy.
Job Requisition
Job Requisition: 370412
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Join to apply for the
Production Supervisor - 2nd Shift
role at
Nestlé Health Science At Nestlé Health Science, we believe that nutrition, science, and wellness must merge, not collide. Our broad product portfolio includes brands like Garden of Life, Nature's Bounty, Vital Proteins, Orgain, Nuun, BOOST, Carnation Breakfast Essentials, Peptamen, Compleat Organic Blends, and more. We also have extensive pharmaceutical expertise, offering innovative medicines that aim to prevent, manage, and treat gastrointestinal and metabolic-related diseases. We are committed to fostering professional growth and offering benefits that support physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing. Join us to innovate for impact and reimagine the future of health and nutrition for patients and consumers.
Position Summary
As the
Production Supervisor , you play a vital role in ensuring employee safety, maintaining product quality, and optimizing asset performance, all while adhering to the production schedule. This position demands exceptional leadership skills, including active participation in the hiring process, onboarding new employees, managing performance, and implementing corrective actions. You will champion continuous improvement initiatives throughout the plant and foster proactive collaboration with other teams on-site and within the broader division. Lead by example to cultivate a workplace culture that inspires and motivates associates at all levels. Your commitment to achieving results will be evaluated through key performance metrics.
Work Schedule
Monday - Friday / 3:00pm - 11:30pm (flexibility to work weekends when required)
Key Responsibilities
Ensure the timely implementation of the people development plan and verify the competencies of your team in accordance with the plan with the Project Manager. Provide proper training, including equipment operation, safety procedures, and hygiene practices. Enforce compliance with SOPs among all team members. Maintain a safe work environment at all times. Ensure updated work instructions are available for all positions and that processes are carried out in accordance with SOPs, SSOPs, and other relevant documentation. Communicate and execute activities with environmental impact in accordance with environmental management protocols. Ensure the achievement of quality objectives, including regular adherence to GMPs, sanitation audits, food safety checks, and product quality inspections as per company policies. Actively participate in preventing and correcting quality-related errors. Monitor and enforce personnel hygiene and safety practices, coach employees to meet and exceed job requirements using the NCE approach. Review daily target achievements and report deviations. Develop and implement action plans to address root causes and support continuous improvement. Facilitate smooth handoffs and communicate key information to peers, team members, and Production Management. Ensure continuous line controls and take immediate corrective action to maintain quality standards and comply with manufacturing instructions, regulations, procedures, and policies. Manage employee and industrial relations to ensure smooth factory operations. Ensure adequate skills distribution to achieve the production plan. Coordinate with quality, engineering, and administration to maintain facilities. Review daily maintenance effectiveness and prioritize, schedule, and complete maintenance and repairs to maximize efficiency.
Experience & Education Requirements
BA/BS degree or equivalent experience, with a minimum of 3 years of manufacturing or production experience (military experience considered) in lieu of a degree. 1-3 years of prior production supervisory experience required. Ability to maintain a safe working environment through effective housekeeping and safety practices. Excellent communication skills (oral, written, listening). Basic understanding of warehousing concepts. Strong interpersonal skills, adaptability, and the ability to tailor communication styles to different audiences; experience in facilitating group coaching and developing others. Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills with root cause problem-solving. High energy, excellent follow-up skills, and familiarity with ERP systems (SAP strongly preferred). Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with NT/XP/Vista operating systems. Physical Demands: ability to lift 15-20 lb boxes repeatedly and stand for extended periods.
Compensation and Benefits
The approximate pay range for this position is $80,000.00 to $90,000.00. Final compensation may vary based on knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. Nestlé offers performance-based incentives and a competitive total rewards package, including a 401k with company match, healthcare coverage, and other benefits. Details may vary by position.
Equal Opportunity and Accessibility
Nestlé is an equal employment opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics. If accommodations are needed to participate in the recruitment process, please contact accommodations@nestle.com or dial 711 and provide the operator with 1-800-321-6467. This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship. Review our applicant privacy notice at nestlejobs.com/privacy.
Job Requisition
Job Requisition: 370412
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