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Nestle

Global branded foods and beverages producer

Production Supervisor

Manufacturing & Production OperationsUpdated on Nov 14
Full-timeBurlington, WI, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • At least 2 years of food manufacturing experience with production floor experience is required.
  • Experience in food processing, packaging, Quality, or Supply Chain, and knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
  • At least 1 year of experience in a Continuous Improvement environment; Lean manufacturing or Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) experience is preferred.
  • Ability to lead safely through strong housekeeping, safety practices, and risk awareness.
  • Ability to communicate effectively across audiences through clear speaking, writing, listening, coaching, and information sharing.
  • Ability to build trust, motivate teams, and coach employees to support performance and development.
  • Ability to address challenges and noncompliance with confidence, respect, sound judgment, and accountability.
  • Ability to adapt to changing priorities, responsibilities, work styles, and business needs.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities through strong organization, follow-up, and objective setting.
  • Mechanical aptitude and root cause problem-solving ability to troubleshoot operational issues.
  • Ability to use Microsoft Office and related business systems effectively.
  • Ability to set clear goals and motivate the shift to deliver results.
  • Ability to communicate priorities and build team commitment.
  • Ability to model Nestlé principles and values.
  • Ability to collaborate to achieve shared objectives.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the shift, line, or area team to safely deliver the production plan while meeting quality, food safety, compliance, and performance expectations.
  • Build and develop an engaged, capable team through effective staffing, onboarding, training, coaching, performance management, and accountability.
  • Model Nestlé’s Ways of Winning by collaborating across functions, acting with courage, moving with speed and accountability, continuously learning, and leading with respect.
  • Ensure all work is performed in accordance with safety, environmental, GMP, sanitation, quality, and operational standards.
  • Monitor daily results, identify gaps, and drive corrective actions and continuous improvement using NCE/TPM principles and root cause problem-solving.
  • Partner with Quality, Maintenance, Engineering, HR, and other support teams to resolve issues, improve line performance, and ensure smooth handoffs between shifts.
  • Ensure the right skills, resources, equipment readiness, and maintenance priorities are in place to support reliable operations and business needs.
  • Lead change effectively, including new product launches, process improvements, and business priorities, while maintaining employee engagement and operational discipline.
  • Maintain accurate documentation, clear communication, and timely escalation of key issues, risks, and opportunities.
  • Ensure smooth operations through effective staffing, team deployment, and performance management.
  • Maintain a properly skilled crew while minimizing overtime.
  • Manage attendance through proactive coaching and counseling as needed.
  • Ensure assigned team duties are completed while continuing to build skills and capabilities.
  • Maintain accurate and timely records.
  • Deliver scheduled production on time, within cost, and to quality standards.
  • Support area budget and capital planning while identifying productivity improvements.

Desired Qualifications

  • An associate’s degree in Engineering, Business Management, Food Science, or Organizational Leadership/Supervision is preferred.
  • Experience with Lean manufacturing or Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) is preferred.

About the Company

Nestle

Global branded foods and beverages producer

Nestlé manufactures and markets branded foods, beverages, pet care, and nutrition products in about 185 countries. Its products are produced at scale and distributed through retail, foodservice, and direct-to-consumer channels, backed by a global R&D network. Distinctive factors include its enormous global footprint, a diversified lineup from coffee to pet care to infant nutrition, and the combination of retail plus professional channels. Its goal is to provide reliable, high-quality nutrition to people worldwide while advancing nutrition science through its research and brands.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Vevey, Switzerland
Founded
1866

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