Production Manager Production Manager

About the position

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.

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).

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.

Benefits

• Dynamic career paths
• Robust development opportunities
• Support for physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing