Integrated Work Group Lead

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

Introducing Nestlé Purina’s new Williamsburg Township, Ohio, factory – just 30 miles east of Cincinnati. This world-class factory will be built from the ground up to produce a wide variety of some of the most trusted and beloved pet care brands in the U.S. Our passionate team in Williamsburg Township will work in an environment that values safety, the latest technology in manufacturing and a culture of learning. Help us write the next chapter of Purina’s history.

As an Integrated Work Group Lead, you will assist in promoting and executing the Nestle Continuous Excellence (NCE) program and Total Performance Management (TPM) methodology. You will work cross-functionally with various teams within the factory to optimize productivity and prioritize safety by implementing training, coordinating, and coaching of continuous improvement initiatives. You will lead by example and step in to provide support and coaching in the manufacturing process. In this role, you will analyze processes and data, identify opportunities for improvement and share your recommendations.

This position will require travel up to 25% for training purposes to other Nestle Purina operating facilities until the Williamsburg Township facility reaches operation and/or you are fully qualified in your role. The travel will significantly reduce once the Williamsburg Township facility is operational.

• Provide Manufacturing Excellence and Total Performance Management coaching to production and maintenance departments
• Coach and teach to connect losses with standards and routines through data analysis and tracking trends
• Own and implement plans and resources for production and maintenance team members that enable them to identify and eliminate losses, transform their workplace, and achieve sustainable results
• Understand top losses and areas for growth (safety, quality, performance, and people)
• Support and lead Continuous Improvement Group team meetings regularly, providing supporting data to understand losses and corrective actions to take
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• 1+ years’ experience working in a fast-paced, performance-measured role with a focus on problem solving and/or continuous improvement techniques within a production, manufacturing, industrial or related environment

The hourly pay for this position is $34.16 an hour. 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 knowledge, skills and abilities as well as geographic location.

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).

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Job Requisition: 383709