Production Supervisor

 

As the world leader in nutrition, health and wellness for children from birth to preschool, Gerber Products Company is committed to creating a strong future. We joined the Nestlé Nutrition family in 2007, and have been a partner in parenthood ever since. Our Anything for Baby team works closely with experts to create products that enrich and establish healthy habits for children, and are good for the planet as well. A career at Gerber provides meaningful opportunities to develop professionally, and nurture generations to come. Now is the time to define your future, and ours too.

 

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• Responsible for the overall coordination of production activities in assigned area. Will maximize production efficiency, product flow, reduction of loss, and increase in yield through optimization of production resources.
• Ensure company policies, quality procedures and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s) are understood and followed by associates. Ensure compliance with HACCP, NQS, SSOP, FTQ and that these are understood and followed.
• Ensure safety and productivity goals are achieved and provide direction to team to achieve these goals.
• Manage controllable costs during assigned shifts (labor and materials).

• Create a positive, productive environment where each associate can fully contribute and be valued.
• Train and develop associates. Will clearly explain and check to make sure others understand what is expected. Build confidence in associates and provide one on one as well as team coaching.
• Provide information and resources to the team to make decisions and solve problems.

• Supports Sr Production Manager to adhere to Department Operating budget and material variance.

 

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing, Engineering, Business Administration preferred or the equivalent experience.
• Three to five years in a similar role in a manufacturing environment is desired, preferably food industry.
• Strong computer skills (preference for SAP experience), problem solving, and coaching skills are necessary.
• Employee must support and comply with all Nestlé programs and policies, including affirmative action goals and commitments, SHE (Safety, Health & Environment) strategies, corporate citizenship initiatives, NCE (Nestlé Continuous Excellence), TPM (Total Performance Management), GMP’s (Good Manufacturing Practices) and Safety Policies to ensure employee safety and product quality.
• Employee must meet all requirements related to NQMS (Nestlé Quality Management System) and ISO (International Organization for Standardization) standards for Quality, Food Safety, Environmental Compliance and Occupational Health and Safety.
• Superior verbal and written communication, leadership and planning skills are required.
• Able to understand and to clarify complex problems.
• Able to identify and suggest new opportunities.

 

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Job Requisition: 402525