Nestle
Foods you love. Brands you trust. And a career that empowers you to grow. At Nestlé USA, we're all working towards the same goal - to delight and deliver for our consumers. With a rich portfolio of beloved brands, including DiGiorno, Toll House, and Coffee mate, in 97% of U.S. households, we have a unique opportunity - and responsibility - to be there for every moment in our consumers' lives. Joining Nestlé means becoming part of an inclusive workplace that inspires innovation, encourages strategic thinking and creativity, and celebrates your achievements. No matter where you work within the organization, you are empowered to challenge the status quo, embrace risk-taking, and pioneer new ideas. Our supportive and collaborative environment encourages bold ambitions and continuous learning so that everyone can grow and thrive. _This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship._ **Position Summary:** The Production Supervisor is responsible for carrying out supervisory responsibilities in the Topping Department. **Essential Duties and Responsibilities:**
- Maintains a high standard of quality for the products produced and adheres to company/customer specifications.
- Complies with product scheduling needs.
- Focuses on material usage.
- Facilitates the controlling of inventory by properly using SAP system and monitoring the use of SAP by employees.
- Recommends measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of the product.
- Analyzes topping operations and assist workers with resolutions.
- Maintains and monitors process control paperwork in accordance with HACCP recommendations, including but not limited to: SPC weight control.
- Confers with other Leads and Supervisors to coordinate activities of individual departments.
- Abides by and enforces our Products' Standard Operating Procedures.
- Supervises the department function and processes.
- Supervises department for compliance with established policies and objectives of the company and contributions in attaining objectives.
- Oversees the work activities and professional training and development of 39-100 direct reports.
- Works with the Associate Manager and/or Sr Manager to attain goals, carry out strategies, plans, and policies to increase profitability and success of the factory.
- Implements and enforces policies and procedures of the organization by way of systems that will improve the overall operation and effectiveness of the corporation.
- Assists in developing and carrying out department's goals, objectives, and systems.
- Conducts interviews, appraisal performances, on boarding, and disciplinary meetings including terminations.
- Approves payroll and amends timecard errors for hourly employees.
- Fills out appropriate paperwork, i.e. hiring, termination, replacement, performance evaluations, accident reports, vacation requests, and counseling forms.
- Monitors employee's adherence to company rules and policies and takes necessary corrective action if needed.
- Assists in reviewing and maintaining crewing levels and optimizing to meet or surpass labor cost targets.
- Suggests ways to control labor and supply costs as well as improve processes.
- Ensures that all work activities are performed with attention to the highest standards for quality, safety and compliance with all appropriate legal and food safety requirements and a focus on continuous improvement.
- Follows all company policies & procedures as well as the GMP's (Good Manufacturing Practices).
- Maintains a high level of safety awareness for an accident-free work place.
- Reports any unsafe or hazardous work conditions or safety-related issues to Management.
- Accomplishes all tasks as appropriately assigned or requested.
- Bachelor's Degree (B.S.) in Operations Management or related field preferred
- High School Diploma required
- Three (3) years Manufacturing experience required
- One (1) year Supervisory experience required
- Previous experience in a food facility preferred
- Ability to establish trust and credibility with employees
- Ability to influence and promote change on all levels of the organization
- Sound technical skills, logical ability, and strong problem analysis and resolutions skills with a strong operational focus
- Ability to demonstrate discretion and business ethics
- Ability to gather and analyze all types of data, identify the appropriate relationships between the different data anticipate business directions and recommend fact based decisions
- Prioritize and successfully manage multiple projects simultaneously with aggressive deadlines
- Good interpersonal, as well as strong written and oral communications skills
- Ability to communicate and work effectively with a variety of diverse individuals within the plant and corporate environments
- Proficiency in Microsoft applications
- Ability to thrive in a constantly changing environment
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus