Foods you love. Brands you trust. And a career that empowers you to grow. 
 
At Nestlé USA, we’re all working towards the same goal – to delight and deliver for our consumers. With a rich portfolio of beloved brands, including DiGiorno, Toll House, and Coffee mate, in 97% of U.S. households, we have a unique opportunity – and responsibility – to be there for every moment in our consumers’ lives.

Joining Nestlé means becoming part of an inclusive workplace that inspires innovation, encourages strategic thinking and creativity, and celebrates your achievements. No matter where you work within the organization, you are empowered to challenge the status quo, embrace risk-taking, and pioneer new ideas. Our supportive and collaborative environment encourages bold ambitions and continuous learning so that everyone can grow and thrive.
 
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POSITION SUMMARY:

Lead, guide and develop the factory supply chain teams to ensure:

• Ensure good warehousing practices for raw & packaging material and for finished goods. Accurately records the inventory and checks inventory rotation, controls and co-ordinates all documents relevant to receipt and dispatch of goods.
• Ensures smooth operations by effective communication and close collaboration with all internal partners at factory, Supply Chain, Procurement and external partners as Suppliers, Customs and Transport providers.
• LEAN source Leader for the site.
• Detailed Production Scheduling is consistently delivering achievable plans within given Master Production Schedule, while minimizing production costs.
• Ensure Material Management Planning (Inbound Material Management) makes raw & packaging material available on time and quality at the best overall costs for seamless manufacturing; co-ordinates with suppliers of raw and packaging materials for maintaining service levels while constantly seeking improvement possibilities.
• Develops and implements containment strategies.
• Supports and participate in Nestlé Continuous Excellence (NCE) and Total Performance Management (TPM) as a part of their job responsibility within their Business Unit or as assigned within the factory.
• Collaborates with peer factory Supply Chain managers to share standard methodologies, Liaise with Lean Champion, Supply Chain, Procurement, Factory Management and Application Group to drive continuous Improvement.
• Ensures that the factory has a proven, reliable and qualified supplier base.
• Develops budget and maintains performance plans.
• Maintains a safe working environment.
• Development of careers, succession plans, and mentoring of personnel.

• BS/BA degree (preferably in an Industrial Engineering, Logistics Management, Supply Chain, or Business Management).
• Past experience in manufacturing environment with responsibility for Logistics or Supply Chain Management.
• Firm understanding of manufacturing and distribution processes.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement principles and processes.

• 5 years of direct management experience in supply chain operations.
• 3 years validated experience in leading others.
• Operations and manufacturing experience is required preferably in food manufacturing.
• Preferably has basic understanding of the following topics: inbound materials management; detailed production planning; material handling; impact of stock levels on working capital and freshness; trade-offs within Supply Chain; LEAN principles and Value Stream Processes; Safety, Health and Environment; Quality principles; regulations/ Standard Methodologies.
• Intermediate understanding of standard methodologies in Nestle business strategy, budget management, and cost analysis; evaluation and management of investment requirements; promotion and product customization processes; innovation/renovation; new product launches; overall business environment and industry specific trends.

• Ability to effectively be a phenomenal partner based on an open communication and achievement of common objectives.
• Driving a continuous improvement culture based on performance management and implementation of projects.
• People development and mentor staff.
• Planning skills with an ability to consider likely business issues and impacts proactively.

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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 equal employment opportunity employers. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at accommodations@nestle.com or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: 1-800-321-6467.

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Job Requisition: 392116