Nestlé Professional is committed to providing the finest ingredients, operational knowledge, and uncompromised support to foodservice operations across the US.

Our team of culinary experts and skilled product developers partner closely with foodservice professionals to generate creative, branded food and beverage solutions that address a wide variety of needs.

As a business serving other businesses, we’re focused on performing with speed, service, and precision to cook up delicious ideas for our clients both small and large.

Satisfy your appetite for an exciting career at Nestlé Professional.

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POSITION SUMMARY :

To ensure employee safety, product quality and asset performance while delivering on time the shift / line / area production plan.

This is accomplished by leading a team of approximately 20 employees within blending. Leadership of people includes participating in the hiring process, employee on-boarding, performance management and corrective action.

Proactive cooperation with other groups on site and within NUSA to ensure that their area and people are fully aligned with the organization.

Modeling the way for others by practicing what is preached to create and maintain a workplace culture that engages and motives associates at all levels.

Focusing on results to deliver success as measured by key performance metrics.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES :

1. Ensure the timely deployment of People development plan and assure the competencies of his / her team as per the agreed plan with PM (proper training inclusive of equipment, safety procedures, and hygiene) Enforce strict compliance to standard operating procedures (SOPs) by all personnel within the team.

2. Ensure a safe work environment is maintained at all times. Updated work instructions available for all positions. Processes are run in accordance with SOP's, SSOP's and other documentation.

Activities being performed having an environmental impact are communicated and accomplished according to the environmental management.

3. Ensure quality objectives are met including regular adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s), performance of sanitation audits, food safety checks, and product quality checks conducted according to policies.

Actively participate in prevention and correction of quality-related errors. Check and enforce personnel hygiene & safety e.

g. protective clothing (uniform), shoe change & hand wash.

4. Ongoing coaching of employees to fulfill and exceed the requirements of the job through NCE approach. Daily review of achievement of targets and report variances during on-the-floor and review meetings.

Ensure the development and implementation of action plans to address root causes of failures and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Facilitate seamless handoffs and communicate key information to peers, team members and Production Management

5. Ensure continuous line Controls and immediate corrective action to assure prescribed quality and to ensure compliance with manufacturing instructions, internal and external regulations, procedures & policies.

6. Ensure ongoing smooth operations of factory through effective employee and industrial relations management.

7. Ensure that there is an adequate distribution of skills to enable production plan to be achieved effectively.

8. Ensure timely launch of new products to the Market as per agreed with the business unit / area.

9. Ensure adequate maintenance of the installations in coordination with quality, engineering & administration. Review daily maintenance effectiveness with Maintenance Mechanic(s) and Team members to identify opportunities for improvement.

Prioritize, schedule, and ensure Maintenance & Repairs are completed to maximize efficiency.

10. Travel requirement 5%

REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM EDUCATION LEVEL :

• Bachelor’s degree (Engineering, Business Management, Food Science, or Organizational Leadership / Supervision) preferred.
• Work extended days and / or weekends with flexibility to switch shifts - 10-15%

EXPERIENCE :

• 2+ years in food manufacturing with production floor experience, strongly preferred.
• Experience in food processing, packaging, Quality, Supply Chain, and knowledge of GMP’s, strongly preferred
• Minimum 1 year of experience in Continuous Improvement environment (Lean manufacturing or TPM preferred)

SKILLS :

• Ability to maintain a safe working environment through proper housekeeping and safety practices.
• Excellent communication skills (oral, written and listening). Ability to adjust communication style to multiple audiences, facilitate group coaching, and information sharing.

Ability to positively confront and effectively deal with non compliance through effective "soft Skills".

• Excellent people skills maintain a positive attitude and ability to motivate people, specifically mentoring and coaching individuals in identifying short- and long-term development needs and providing appropriate support.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting through root cause problem solving.
• High energy level and excellent follow-up
• Intermediate level computer skills in MicroSoft Office, SAP

REQUISITION ID : 220197

220197

Overview

We are PepsiCo Supply Chain. We are the game changers, innovators, collaborators and history makers.

We're a diverse group, spread across 200 countries and territories, and united by a shared set of values and goals. You know our name through our amazing portfolio, including Tropicana, Pepsi, Frito-Lay, Quaker and Gatorade.

We perform with a purpose. We dream globally and act locally, constantly innovating to sustain our planet, our people, our communities and our business practices.

We are a think tank, bringing our ideas into action and are determined to find ways to drive efficiencies, improve processes and achieve the highest level of safety.

all while meeting the demands of our customers and consumers to deliver the best products. At PepsiCo, we are committed to performing well as individuals and in teams, and to strengthen the company as a whole.

Are you hungry to be a part of the world's largest portfolio of billion-dollar food and beverage brands? Then now is the time to explore the opportunities of PepsiCo : what makes you unique makes us better.

The Production Manager leads all activities associated with the manufacturing / production department for this facility. The Production Manager is responsible for people and team development, motivating the team and ensuring quality performance.

Responsibilities include cost efficiency, continuous improvement on processes, service, and safety for an entire business unit across all shifts.

The Production Manager will be developing a team consisting of hourly associates and salaried team members.

Responsibilities

• Ensure team compliance with all safety policies and procedures.
• Maintain product quality and sanitation standards.
• Optimize operational efficiencies to support the production, warehouse, and shipping of products.
• Identify and oversee operational improvements necessary to deliver the site annual operating plan (AOP). Ensure cost performance gaps are identified, action plans are developed and resources are properly allocated.
• Track operational output measures (i.e. efficiency, yield loss, product quality, inventory accuracy, transactional accuracy), anticipating and correcting trends which would compromise achievement of financial targets
• Develop team to solve day-to-day operational issues and reach short- and long-term performance goals
• Deliver effective change leadership to drive business changes while minimizing people impact
• Communicate and collaborate cross-functionally to assist team to solve operational issues
• Motivate team members to achieve plan goals
• Builds people capability through effective employee relations, hiring, training, and communication for front-line hourly and salaried personnel
• Flex production plans on a shift by shift basis to prevent service issues and operational inefficiencies.
• Optimize ingredient and packaging material usage to minimize scrap loss.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, contracts and procedures.
• Lead and motivate the operations team in a manner consistent with the site Vision, Mission, and Guiding Principles
• Coach teams to demonstrate continuous improvement in profitability margins, efficiencies and cost savings initiatives.
• Lead the organization in the development of natural work teams.
• Administer policies and procedures
• Regular and predictable attendance at the work site
• You will have a regular presence on the plant floor
• You are able to lift up to 40 lbs. occasionally
• Some in poor weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, or snow.
• This role may operate forklift and manufacturing equipment occasionally
• Manager role may require off-shift and weekend work and some travel (less than 5%)

Compensation and Benefits :

• The expected compensation range for this position is between $ 81,000 - $ 135,600 based on a full-time schedule
• Location, confirmed job-related skills and experience will be considered in setting actual starting salary
• Bonus based on performance and eligibility; target payout is 12% of annual salary paid out Annually.
• Paid time off subject to eligibility, including paid parental leave, vacation, sick, and bereavement
• In addition to salary, PepsiCo offers a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees and their families, subject to elections and eligibility : Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Health and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Insurance (Accident, Group Legal, Life), Defined Contribution Retirement Plan.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required. Preferably in engineering, business, operations management, or similar field
• Minimum 5 years' experience in manufacturing preferred. Preferably food / beverage experience
• Lean Six Sigma Experience preferred, demonstrated by successful completion of a major improvement project.
• You should possess strong skills, knowledge and capability in TPM or lean manufacturing, finance and accounting, project management, leadership, and statistics / logical problem solving.
• Proven working knowledge of the following business enterprises : HSE / quality regulatory compliance, processing / packaging / warehouse operations, maintenance and engineering, ingredient and package material procurement, production planning & deployment, sales and marketing, research and development, and excellent communication, facilitation and influence skills.
• Preferred Experience developing hourly and supervisory staff
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite applications
• Ability to give and receive constructive feedback
• Ability to lead a team-based approach to decision-making
• Proven ability to thrive in a results-oriented, meaningful environment
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to encourage and get results through mentoring others
• Proven ability to coach, facilitate, and inspire team building skills
• This position is limited to persons with indefinite right to work in the United States
• Must have a valid driver's license
• Safe driving record strongly preferred

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer : Female / Minority / Disability / Protected Veteran / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity

If you'd like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please download the available EEO is the Law & EEO is the Law Supplement documents. View PepsiCo EEO Policy.

Please view our Pay Transparency Statement

Job Description

We are seeking a Production Supervisor to work at one of our facilities. The Production supervisor reports to the Production Manager and exercises direct control over a Production department and coordinates with other Production Supervisors.

As part of your role you will be responsible for :

Directing, coordinating and planning the activities of a specific production department under master production schedule and the hourly work force (including machine operators, i.

e., milling, mixing, canning equipment, etc.) involved in the manufacture of product.

• Serving as lead person for a group of hourly employees utilizing established methods, normally to a maximum of 15 employees.
• Communicating procedures to all subordinates, assuring they are understood and implemented when applicable.
• Interpreting statistical reports, cycle time specifications and job orders to workers, and assigns duties.

Qualifications

To perform your job as expected, you will be required to :

• Have 2 to 5 years of supervisory experience in manufacturing
• Have a High School diploma or GED equivalent
• Have manufacturing, warehouse and supervisory / managerial experience
• Demonstrate mechanical skills and knowledge of Production processes
• Have excellent math skills, as well as oral, written, reading and comprehension skills in order to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
• Demonstrate proficiency with Microsoft Suite programs (MS Office) and other computer skills
• Have prior experience leading, coaching, and developing a team and delivering performance metrics
• Possess strong skills, knowledge, and capability in Manufacturing principles such as OEE, Lean, or TPM

In addition to these qualifications, we will consider as a plus if you have :

• SAP Knowledge
• Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma certification
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups
• Proficiency in Spanish, Polish, or sign language
• Manufacturing Program Planning and Coordination
• UV / TP / OSF (Ink) Manufacturing knowledge
• Worked in a production or manufacturing environment
• Experience with Inventory Control
• Experience with Change Management

Additional Information

We offer a competitive salary with excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, 401(k), and more.

Previous experience within the Ink Industry is preferred.

We require post-offer, pre-employment drug screens, physicals and background checks. Equal Opportunity Employer : disability / veteran.

Bull Moose Tube Company is seeking full-time Production employees for its Chicago Heights location.

Here at Bull Moose Tube, we believe in teamwork, integrity, growth, and safety. In addition to our collaborative and positive work environment, we offer a competitive base wage, shift differential (for applicable shifts) and a generous benefits package which includes comprehensive health and dental insurance options, paid vacation, 11 paid holidays, monthly bonus potential, and a rich 401(k) plan !

ABOUT BULL MOOSE TUBE

Founded in 1962, Bull Moose Tube is a steel manufacturer committed to excellence in everything that we do. We boast more than a half-century of manufacturing and selling superior steel pipe and tube.

Our enduring commitment to quality, innovation, and customer service has made us a long-standing dominant force in the market.

We are driven to be the best.

SUMMARY :

Utilizes tube forming equipment to produce ERW steel tubing. Oversees mill operation to ensure the highest quality tubing is achieved while adhering to safety and ISO standards.

Performs complete and partial changeovers as orders dictate. Assures tubing piece count is accurate, and bundles are properly configured.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Operate control panel on the tube packaging conveyor
• Manually package tube bundles when automatic packaging is not available
• Operate pneumatic banders to band tube bundles
• Set-up and operate the de-dimpler on the tube mill to remove dimples from round tube ends as orders dictate
• Monitor mill speeds and maintain shop floor orders
• Check length tolerance using a tape measure
• Inspect OD Scarf and other surfaces for defects to maintain the highest quality standards
• Maintain tube straightness per ASTM 500 or 513 spec by adjusting the dual turks-head stand or sizing stands
• Perform changeovers per order specifications, which include changing rolls in each roll stand of the mill

OTHER ESSENTIAL DUTIES :

• Maintain regular and reliable attendance
• Work cooperatively with others to ensure constructive and productive business relationships
• Comply with all Company policies and procedures
• Be able to understand and effectively use computerized programs

QUALIFICATIONS :

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to operate a forklift
• Ability to operate an overhead crane
• Computer literate
• Work well in a team-based environment

REQUIREMENTS :

• High school diploma or GED
• Strong verbal and math skills
• Ability to accurately read a tape measure
• Ability to read shop floor computer schedules
• Flexibility to work overtime and / or various shifts
• Ability to work in an environment without climate control
• Forklift and overhead crane experience is a plus

This job posting does not comprise an exhaustive list of all functions that this employee may be required to perform; the employee may be required to perform additional duties / functions as assigned.

EOE, including disability / vets

Please do not call the Plant site for information. *No recruiters*

Department : Multiple Departments Location : West Chicago, IL (Far Western Suburbs)

Shift : Openings on Multiple Shifts

Scheduled Work Hours : 3 : 30-11 : 30

SHIFT RATES

2nd shift $22.00

PURPOSE :

To assist the supervisor by acting as a pipeline between supervisor and employees, maintain safety and quality standards and filling in as a relief worker.

ACCOUNTABILITIES :

• Conform to Jel Sert safety procedures, GMP requirements and work instructions.
• Direct the workforce and ensure product quality and work standards are being fulfilled.
• Supply workers with necessary materials and ensure correct materials are present.
• Training of existing staff and new employees.
• Ensure employees are in position on time after breaks and lunch and at start up.
• Relieve staff as necessary.
• Identify safety and quality issues.
• Perform other similar work as required.

FOOD SAFETY / QUALITY RESPONSIBILITIES :

Follow applicable work procedures and instructions; monitoring of critical control points (CCP'S) and quality control points (QCP'S).

If applicable. monitor quality critical control points (QCCP"S).

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE :

Good motor skills and hand eye coordination, effective communication with all levels of personnel, basic math skills, identify quality problems.

Proficient in all department positions, communicate effectively in both English and Spanish, leadership skills. Previous experience within the department preferred, but not required.

WORKING CONDITIONS :

Manufacturing / Distribution and fast paced environment, a full range of motion is required (reaching and lifting), lifting up to 15 lbs.

standing for the duration of a shift (8 or more hours), continuous work, possible exposure to various odors and powder dust, work independently.