Assistant Factory Manager

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, Nestle is the place for you. Nestle USA is one of seven operating companies that make up Nestle'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.

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Position Summary

The Assistant Factory Manager will partner with the Factory Manager to represent your location to internal associates, our broader company, and the local community while leading the factory to maintain high performance in alignment with the business. Utilizing strong problem-solving skills, you will identify and address operational challenges, while effectively communicating and collaborating with other Nestle teams. Managing relationships with stakeholders and facilitating clear and efficient communication within the factory will also be part of your responsibilities. Please note that future relocation will be required for this role, as it aims to develop your leadership skills for continued growth.

• Participate in strategic operational oversight, leading the factory team to achieve objectives in safety, quality, cost, and service level commitments.
• Ensure compliance with company principles, policies, local laws, and regulations, including health, food safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Analyze production data and make data-driven decisions to optimize factory operations.
• Develop and mentor the factory management team and staff, focusing on performance management, career development, and succession planning.
• Foster positive employee and labor relations, prioritizing a People First approach.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with the surrounding community, leveraging the Corporate Community Affairs group.
• Implement Nestle Continuous Excellence (NCE) and Total Performance Management (TPM) principles to drive continuous improvement throughout the factory.

*Must be open to future relocation to 1 of our 23 factory locations*

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution or equivalent years experience.
• 7+ years of management experience in a manufacturing environment is required.
• 3+ years of experience working with factory budgets is required.

Other

• Experience with Total Performance Management (TPM) or Lean Management Principles is preferred.
• Technical bachelor's degree is preferred.

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