Manufacturing Excellence Manager
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.
We're proud to introduce our state-of-the-art factory, located just 30 miles east of Cincinnati. From the ground up, our world-class facility in Batavia produces a diverse range of beloved and trusted pet care brands. Our passionate team thrives in an environment that prioritizes safety, cares for the environment, embraces cutting-edge manufacturing technology, and fosters a culture of continuous learning. Join us as we help shape the future of Nestlé Purina and write the next chapter of our history.
About the role
As Manufacturing Excellence (Continuous Improvement) Manager, you will coordinate all Nestlé Continuous Excellence (World Class Manufacturing) initiatives and pillar activities as you act as the site champion and contact for stakeholders. Play a critical role in developing improvement plans and strategies to drive profitability through analysis of costs and losses. You will ensure that our processes enable top-line growth and improve manufacturing asset intensity through the reduction of manufacturing losses.
- Define and communicate continuous improvement plans across the facility
- Monitor and coordinate the execution of Nestlé Continuous Excellence plans
- Manage Manufacturing Excellence Department organization including allocation of various roles and responsibilities
- Implement Nestlé Continuous Excellence methodology across teams and processes including training, coaching and assessment
- Support development of Manufacturing Excellence methodologies, competencies and routines with the market
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree
- 3+ years of experience leading Lean Manufacturing, Total Performance Management (TPM) and/or Continuous Improvement in a manufacturing or related environment
- 1+ year of experience supervising or managing a team in a manufacturing, military or related environment
Pay
The approximate pay range for this position is $115,780 - $157,890 per year. 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.
Benefits
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. Learn more about Nestlé benefits.