Production Supervisor - 2nd Shift

2nd Shift Production SupervisorAs 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. This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.POSITION SUMMARY: Responsible for providing tactical direction and support for a production team. Unit supervisors are responsible for creating and maintaining a safe and sanitary production area to produce a product that meets or exceeds established standards. Must develop and lead business unit employees to ensure achievement of plant objectives. Takes ownership of driving continuous improvement. This position can be either 2nd or 3rd shift.JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:Results Focus: 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).Lead & Develop Employees: 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.Resource Management: Be aware of and react to opportunity to intervene and reduce environmental impact and reduce waste. Take ownership of and drive continuous improvement using NCE and other tools. Leads assigned production team. Has frequent interaction with other supervisors and maintenance. Has occasional interaction and collaborative work with HR, Finance, Engineering, Quality, SHE, IP and other BU's. Makes autonomous decisions under the direction of Sr Production Manager. Supports Plant KPI's of Safety, Quality, Customer Service and Cost. 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. Exposure to digital manufacturing tools (e.g., POKA or similar connected worker platforms) is a plus.Salary: $75,229.20 to $95,300 per year Bonus Eligibility: 7% 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. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at top of range. 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. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at View email address on click.appcast.io or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: View phone number on click.appcast.io. This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship. Review our applicant privacy notice before applying at Smith, AR, US, 72904