At Nestlé Health Science, we believe that nutrition, science, and wellness must merge, not collide. Here, we embrace the intrinsic connections of these three pillars, harnessing their collective strength to empower healthier lives. Our broad product portfolio includes renowned brands like Garden of Life®, Nature's Bounty®, Vital Proteins®, Orgain®, Nuun®, BOOST®, Carnation Breakfast Essentials®, Peptamen®, Compleat Organic Blends®, and more. We also have extensive pharmaceutical expertise, offering innovative medicines that aim to prevent, manage, and treat gastrointestinal and metabolic-related diseases. At Nestlé Health Science, we bring our best for better lives. Our people are challenged to bring fresh, diverse views and make bold moves to empower healthier lives through nutrition. We know brilliant ideas can come from anyone, anywhere. Here we embrace the entrepreneurial spirit and collaborate with teams that champion focused and forward thinking. We are committed to fostering professional growth and celebrating the achievements of our people along the way. We offer dynamic career paths, robust development, opportunities to learn from talented colleagues around the globe, and benefits that support physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing. Join us to innovate for impact and reimagine the future of health and nutrition for patients and consumers. **Position Summary:** We are excited to announce an exceptional opportunity for a talented individual to join our team as a Production Manager. As a key member of our Plant leadership team, you will play a crucial role in overseeing production operations. Your responsibilities will extend beyond day-to-day operations, as you will work cross-functionally, building team capabilities and fostering a high-performance culture. This position offers more than just a job; it is a chance to be part of a dynamic organization that values career growth and development. As a Production Manager, you will have the opportunity to expand your expertise and explore future career paths within our Supply Chain, Quality, Distribution, and Integrated Planning functions. We are committed to providing a supportive environment that encourages your professional growth and success. If you are a motivated and driven professional, eager to make a significant impact in a collaborative and fast-paced environment, we invite you to apply for this exciting position. Join our team and embark on a rewarding journey of personal and professional growth. **Key Responsibilities** **:** + Ensure an efficient and productive manufacturing process that meets customer requirements. + Directly manage a team of 3 supervisors across all shifts and over 60 plus indirect reports. + Plan production, short/long-term capacity, and forecast inventory to achieve targeted fill rates. + Coordinate scheduling with component suppliers, brand managers, and procurement. + Liaise with Merchandising, Planning and Inventory, QA, logistics, procurement to develop/adjust required inputs for detailed production planning. + Understand future capacity/supply constraints (manufacturing, raw materials, packaging) affecting production by engaging stakeholders throughout the planning process and lead the development of recovery plans. + Develop and own adherence to Departmental Budget/Forecasting. + Ensure that conversion costs for the area are in line with the budget by effectively managing waste, rework, overfilling, and variances through necessary loss elimination projects. + Organize workflow to meet specifications and deadlines. + Drive manufacturing excellence in the production area to achieve the objectives of the factory aligned with business needs. + Maintain constant dialogue with relevant stakeholders, including business responsibilities, line shift teams, plant managers, maintenance personnel, and functional representatives on the line. + Foster a safety culture and create a safe working environment. Drive hygiene and safety standards, such as the proper use of personal protective equipment, shoe change and handwashing protocols, lockout/tagout procedures, and more. + Ensure the implementation of the identified development plan and the competency of the team as per the agreed-upon plan with all relevant stakeholders. This includes providing proper training, including equipment operation, safety procedures, and hygiene practices. + Take responsibility for maintaining quality standards, ensuring that finished products are consistently manufactured according to quality standards and relevant manufacturing instructions. + Maintain cleanliness and proper functioning of the working areas, including all installations, in accordance with Nestlé Good Manufacturing Practices (NGMP). **Experience & Education Requirements** **:** + A Bachelor's Degree is required. A BA or BS degree in Food Technology, Engineering, Operations, Business, or Sciences fields. + Minimum of 5 years' experience in a high-speed food manufacturing environment. + Demonstrated capability to effectively lead a large group of people + Proven track record of managing, engaging, motivating, and coaching individuals and teams at the shop floor level. + Demonstrated success in leading change through the implementation of continuous excellence and continuous improvement techniques, such as TPM and Lean methodologies. + Strong background in production planning. + Experience working within a cGMP (current Good Manufacturing Practices) facility. + Thorough understanding of quality systems and health & safety regulations. + Experience in reporting on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). + Strong expertise with ISO 22000, ISO 9001, and HACCP Food Safety Management Systems. + A proactive self-starter who possesses exceptional leadership skills and the ability to drive results through others + Strong problem-solving capabilities and strategic thinking. + Solid organizational, communication, and collaboration skills. + Driven by achieving business results. Requisition ID: 338737 . 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. 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