Shift Manager - Military veterans preferred

Foods people love. Brands people trust. And a career that
nourishes your future like no other.

 

If you're driven by the passion to do something meaningful
that changes lives, Nestlé is the place for you. Nestlé USA is one of seven
operating companies that make up Nestlé’s presence in the United States. We're
in 97% of American homes, and as the leading food and beverage company, our
goals are to continue to deliver quality food and beverage products, strengthen
our local communities, and reduce our environmental and climate impact.

 

We’re determined to challenge the status quo and be better
tomorrow than we are today. As individuals and teams, we embrace our
entrepreneurial culture and have created a workplace where collaboration is
essential, courage is rewarded, speed is expected, and agility is the norm to
delight our consumers every single day. Here, you will find limitless
opportunities to learn and advance your career, and feel empowered to succeed
in the workplace and beyond. Because our focus is not only on nourishing our
customers, it’s about enriching you.POSITION SUMMARY:Ensure the production plan and all functional operations are fully achieved on time and in full compliance for assigned areas on an off shift in a union or non-union environment. Ensures employee safety, product quality, hygiene, cost, and environmental needs fully meet all legal and other requirements and standards. This is accomplished by managing teams across all areas of plant operations, driving continuous improvement through TPM, empowering people, to motivate and develop their capability. Leadership of people includes communicating the vision & mission to gain the understanding & commitment of the people to achieve the objectives. Development of people through being a team builder with ability to recognize and develop the potential of all the production people. Proactive cooperation with other groups on site and within NUSA to ensure that their area and people are fully aligned with the organization. Modeling the way for others by practicing what is preached to create and maintain a workplace culture that engages and motives associates at all levels. Focusing on results through setting ambitious objectives and taking initiative to find ways to reach and exceed. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:1. Ensure that finished products are consistently manufactured meeting prescribed standards (compliant) with quality, safety and good manufacturing practices, on time and meeting consumer expectations. On the off shift this person is the business decision maker for all functional areas to insure alignment with and delivery of business objectives, continued execution of work flows, and resource management.2. Effectively manage the process, ensuring , ensure exchange of alignment with the objectives in the short medium and long term goals focusing on achieving the production plan and identifying performance improvements. 3. Elaborate and execute workforce development program that will provide appropriate flexibility of workforce and assets. Focus on material availability, finished goods quality, and on time delivery through optimal resource allocation.4. Provide timely feedback and coaching to individuals and team in order to develop them to their full potential and to achieve objectives in accordance with NCE guidelines. Ensure succession plans and development - coaching of direct reports (where applicable) including development of specific training.5. Promote and enhance a positive labor management relationship including efforts to continuously improve teamwork and establish high levels of employee involvement. 6. Lead a continuous improvement/employee involvement culture through NCE approach. Drive for excellence and support operators and staff in their tasks focusing on safety of people.7. Ensure the timely launch of new products to the Market as per agreement with the business unit.8. Any other tasks as required.

REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL LEVEL:Bachelor’s degree (Engineering, Business Management, Food Science, or Organizational Leadership/ Supervision)  preferredPREFERRED EXPERIENCE:Minimum Five (5) years food industry production, purchasing and/or packaging experience with progressive responsibility leading people. Experience in different manufacturing environments. Success leading projects in different departments and functions. Exposure to implementing continuous improvement, employee involvement techniques, and change management. Implementation experience of TPM preferred.  SKILLS:Demonstrated leadership and problem-solving skills as well as strong interpersonal and communication skills are required. High energy level and excellent follow up skills. Creative problem solving, attention to detail and the ability to handle multiple priorities. Great people skills, maintaining a positive attitude, and the ability to motivate people are needed. The Nestlé Companies are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in qualified candidates for employment:  Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran.   #LI-MS1