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Nestle Production Unloading Supervisor in Davenport, Iowa
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.
Position Summary
Located in North America’s wind belt, Davenport is at the forefront of renewable energy technology and has remained home to one of our largest manufacturing facilities since 1927. Originally producing cereal, the factory became a pet food-only manufacturer in the late ‘90s and as the largest pet food manufacturing facility in the U.S., it carefully produces, packages, and ships several varieties of our Dog Chow®, Puppy Chow®, Alpo®, Beneful®, Purina ONE®, Cat Chow®, Friskies®, and Kit N Kaboodle® brands.
Are you a leader with a passion for excellence and a knack for managing complex operations? We are seeking a Production Unloading Supervisor to join our team in Davenport. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a collaborative and innovative environment where no two days are alike.
As the Production Unloading Supervisor, you will oversee the unloading processes and ingredient batching, ensuring all safety and quality standards are met. You will manage a team of operators, guiding them through day-to-day operations and fostering a positive work environment. Your leadership will be crucial in maintaining cleanliness, conducting safety walks, and ensuring adherence to schedules and procedures.
Conduct area walks for cleanliness and health checks with employees.
Coordinate cross-functionally with all Team Leaders and managers in meeting total plant goals.
Ensure operators are performing their tasks effectively.
Support the team in receiving and unloading raw materials.
Coordinate repairs and modifications with engineering and maintenance.
Develop training programs for unloading personnel.
Manage transportation and ingredient handling.
Communicate daily unloading schedules to shift employees.
Must be willing to work a back shift and weekends.
Requirements
High School diploma or GED equivalent
2+ years of people leadership or supervisory experience
2+ years of production experience in a manufacturing, technical, military or related environment
The approximate pay range for this position is $63,000 to $92,000. 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 background, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as geographic location of the position.
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. Learn more at About Us | Nestlé Careers (nestlejobs.com).
REQUISITION ID
326664
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