Line Leader - Nestle
Gaffney, SC
About the Job
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, but also about enriching you.
Position Summary
This position will lead and own the end-to-end results of a production line(s), ensuring that line targets are fully achieved on time and in compliance with Nestle requirements meeting safety, quality, cost, delivery and environmental needs. The Line Owner is the ultimate responsible to develop the autonomy of the shop floor operational teams through deployment of Nestle Continuous Excellence and Manufacturing best practices. The line owner owns and leads the line operations across 3 shifts through key standard routine deployment and working in close collaboration with production supervisors and IWG technical operators. The Line Owner directly reports to the Department Manager.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
+ Accountable for deploying Nestle way of working (NCE Goal Alignment/KSRs)
+ 24 hrs results and attainment of production plan
+ Working with production supervisors across other shifts to execute changeovers, cleanings, and start-ups (i.e., LOTO, Staffing Assignment, Supplies preparation, OJTs, Line release by QA/USDA)
+ Follow up with production supervisors in case of deviations to line Key Standard Routines, to ensure timely preventive and corrective are taken and implemented promptly.
+ Owners and authority for line standards for safety, quality and operational standards
+ Timely completion of investigations, disciplines, MOC, SOPs, and SHE/Q incident reports
+ Reviewing 4 weeks horizon production plans and identifying opportunities for optimization.
+ Attend weekly production plan, tagging and staffing meetings.
+ Driving problem solving (GSTD's) for respective area through to completion
+ Tag management (creation, coaching, negotiation, prioritization, and planning)
+ Drive line improvement activities/agenda in collaboration with support functions (engineering, ME, HR, Maintenance)
+ Training and development of line operating teams (OJT/KSRs)
+ Ensuring DMO losses and time classification is correct as per Nestle Standard, St. 21 908-03
+ Daily review of PO variance and MUV reduction
+ Executing leadership at the shopfloor/FHF
+ Lead and participate in operational reviews.
+ Providing back-up coverage when necessary for Production Supervisors
+ Identifying and developing back-up for duties when off
+ Coach IWGs on routine execution
+ Communicating/coordinating with maintenance to ensure planned maintenance activities are executed.
+ Being knowledgeable of your product and process for your lines/area
+ Own and manage personal development plan.
Requirements and Education
+ BA or BS degree in Food Technology, Engineering, Operations, Business, or Sciences Required.
+ Minimum of 3 years experience in a high-speed food manufacturing environment.
Skills
+ Demonstrated capability to lead a group of people.
+ Experience in different manufacturing operation
+ Successful in leading projects involving different departments or functions.
+ Exposure to implementing continuous improvement and employee involvement techniques.
+ Implementation experience of TPM, Experience in change Management
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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 an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer* seeking diversity in qualified applicants for employment. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, gender, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, perceived disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected status, as defined 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 accommodations@nestle.com or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: 1-800-321-6467
*Note: Nespresso is not a federal contractor and does not maintain affirmative action programs
Review our applicant privacy notice before applying at https://www.nestlejobs.com/privacy
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, but also about enriching you.
Position Summary
This position will lead and own the end-to-end results of a production line(s), ensuring that line targets are fully achieved on time and in compliance with Nestle requirements meeting safety, quality, cost, delivery and environmental needs. The Line Owner is the ultimate responsible to develop the autonomy of the shop floor operational teams through deployment of Nestle Continuous Excellence and Manufacturing best practices. The line owner owns and leads the line operations across 3 shifts through key standard routine deployment and working in close collaboration with production supervisors and IWG technical operators. The Line Owner directly reports to the Department Manager.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
+ Accountable for deploying Nestle way of working (NCE Goal Alignment/KSRs)
+ 24 hrs results and attainment of production plan
+ Working with production supervisors across other shifts to execute changeovers, cleanings, and start-ups (i.e., LOTO, Staffing Assignment, Supplies preparation, OJTs, Line release by QA/USDA)
+ Follow up with production supervisors in case of deviations to line Key Standard Routines, to ensure timely preventive and corrective are taken and implemented promptly.
+ Owners and authority for line standards for safety, quality and operational standards
+ Timely completion of investigations, disciplines, MOC, SOPs, and SHE/Q incident reports
+ Reviewing 4 weeks horizon production plans and identifying opportunities for optimization.
+ Attend weekly production plan, tagging and staffing meetings.
+ Driving problem solving (GSTD's) for respective area through to completion
+ Tag management (creation, coaching, negotiation, prioritization, and planning)
+ Drive line improvement activities/agenda in collaboration with support functions (engineering, ME, HR, Maintenance)
+ Training and development of line operating teams (OJT/KSRs)
+ Ensuring DMO losses and time classification is correct as per Nestle Standard, St. 21 908-03
+ Daily review of PO variance and MUV reduction
+ Executing leadership at the shopfloor/FHF
+ Lead and participate in operational reviews.
+ Providing back-up coverage when necessary for Production Supervisors
+ Identifying and developing back-up for duties when off
+ Coach IWGs on routine execution
+ Communicating/coordinating with maintenance to ensure planned maintenance activities are executed.
+ Being knowledgeable of your product and process for your lines/area
+ Own and manage personal development plan.
Requirements and Education
+ BA or BS degree in Food Technology, Engineering, Operations, Business, or Sciences Required.
+ Minimum of 3 years experience in a high-speed food manufacturing environment.
Skills
+ Demonstrated capability to lead a group of people.
+ Experience in different manufacturing operation
+ Successful in leading projects involving different departments or functions.
+ Exposure to implementing continuous improvement and employee involvement techniques.
+ Implementation experience of TPM, Experience in change Management
289013
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 an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer* seeking diversity in qualified applicants for employment. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, gender, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, perceived disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected status, as defined 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 accommodations@nestle.com or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: 1-800-321-6467
*Note: Nespresso is not a federal contractor and does not maintain affirmative action programs
Review our applicant privacy notice before applying at https://www.nestlejobs.com/privacy
Source : Nestle