Line Manager Jobs in Rosedale, NY (NOW HIRING)

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Position Summary

We have a fantastic opportunity for a talented, driven individual to join our Nestle Health Science business within our Factory as a Line Manager, reporting directly to the Production Manager. This role is a key role for the factory; responsible for building the improvement strategy while having full accountability and autonomy for driving their area to World Class performance levels in Safety, Quality, Cost and Service.

In order to achieve this, the Line Manager will lead the TPM implementation within their area and passionately focus on building individual & team competences to execute critical standards with excellence, building team autonomy and a continuous improvement mind-set.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading development of the team to provide appropriate skills and flexibility of workforce to suit current and future needs aligned to business goals, using tools such as coaching, competence matrices and development plans.
• Coaching, training and assessing to ensure the right competence and capability of the team
• Ensure the rigorous application of standards and methodologies, driving autonomy and accountability at the lowest level.
• Ensure the quality of the data in the systems (consumptions, Nominal Speed, and Stoppages classification)
• Analyze safety, quality, stoppages and material losses, prioritize and define an improvement plan with different stakeholders.
• Working with the Line Performance Management team and Engineering to coordinate and prioritize resource to achieve production and maintenance plans with quality execution of TPM and 7 Key Standard Routines.
• Leading and coaching operational reviews to drive and embed a continuous improvement mind-set to support the achievement of the Operational Master Plan.
• Creating strategies and priorities for the lines to deliver the drivers for the OMP in all key areas - SHE, Quality, Supply Chain, Operations and Cost.
• Support Production Supervisor on the capabilities and succession plan for operator and line leads.
• Lead improvement projects - OSL - Operations Start-Up Lead for capital investments
• Manage trials
• Back-up of the Production Manager

• Achieve a "zero injury, defect, waste" mindset & promote behaviours that have a positive impact on Safety Health Environment & Quality. Promote and manage risk awareness by engaging and coaching the teams
• Contribute to the smooth operation of factory through effective employee and industrial relations management

Experience and Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, or a related field.  MBA or Master's degree is a plus.
• Minimum 3+ years previous experience in a leadership role, ideally, in a food/pharma industry.  Managerial experience is a plus. 
• Minimum 3+ years Project management experience
• Displaying strong initiative and drive for continuous improvement with a natural coaching & development style and a genuine interest in people development.
• Experience using Continuous Improvement methodologies (GSTD, DMAIC, PDCA).
• Experience with Standard implementation, adherence monitoring, and ability to challenge the norm.
• Strong leadership capability and operational management experience.
• Ideally, you will have experience with TPM implementation.
• Ability to work flexible hours

Preferred Skills

• Leadership and Coaching skills
• Strong analytical, prioritization and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency on Microsoft Excel and Power Point.
• Strong negotiations and influence skills
• Knowledge of SAP and DMO
• Ability to move from fire-fighting to a forward-looking mode

Additional Notes

• Being responsible for the results, competence and Key Standard Routine Implementation and adherence across the 3 shifts, the BU Performance Manager role requires flexibility on the working hours.
• It is essential that you have excellent people management skills, with a continuous improvement mind-set and demonstrable experience in leading and engaging a team to motivate and enhance performance.
  

  The approximate pay range for this position is $115,000 -$135,000 base plus annual bonus. 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.

  Nestle 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 | Nestle Careers (nestlejobs.com).

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Job Requisition: 406477