Production Supervisor

Production Supervisor

Driven by integrity and united by the people-and-pet bond, we find strong purpose in the work we do and an even greater joy in those we get to work alongside. Together, we harness the expertise of our long-standing tradition of excellence to embrace possibility and continuously push to do what's never been done before in pet care. Discover your purpose and fuel your passions when you bring your love of pets to a team that prides itself on the power of togetherness—We are Proudly Connected. Purely Driven.

Position Summary Fort Dodge, located just 90 minutes north of Des Moines, Iowa, is recognized as a regional hub for retail and recreation. The city is known for its vibrant community spirit, and we are proud to say that our Fort Dodge Nestlé Purina team shares the same sense of pride and connection. Our dedicated team in Fort Dodge works tirelessly to produce over 130,000 cases of beloved pet food brands daily, including Friskies and Mighty Dog. We understand the importance of providing high-quality products that you and your pets love, and we are committed to delivering excellence every day. That's why we not only make high quality food for pets but our factory is also doing our part to care for the environment we share, like conserving water, investing in renewable electricity and maintaining zero waste for disposal.

As a Production Supervisor, you'll be responsible for the coordination of all first line management functions regarding production planning, production output, equipment maintenance, management of people, quality, and safety. Bring your problem-solver mindset to our collaborative manufacturing environment where you'll drive continuous improvement efforts that make an impact on the lives of people and pets. We're all in on advancing pet care together—Are you in?

Oversee supervision of hourly employees in the pet food processing department. Manage and execute weekly production schedules. Coach integrated work groups to achieve results based on the factory's continuous improvement plan. Ensure products are produced in compliance with key quality check points and within "Good Manufacturing Practices." Support Total Performance Management (TPM). Lead by example as you enforce a safe working environment for associates.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required
• 2+ years' experience in a manufacturing, military, or related environment
• 1+ years' supervisory experience in a manufacturing, military, or related environment

The approximate pay range for this position is $63,000 - $106,000. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as geographic location. Nestlé offers performance-based incentives and a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k with Company match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Incentives and/or benefit packages may vary depending on the position.

It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace. To our veterans and separated service members, you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestlé. The skills you've gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. Nestlé seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you'll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestlé home. The Nestlé Companies are equal employment opportunity employers. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.