Production Supervisor

Job description

POSITION: Production Line Resource

COMPANY: Nestlé Waters Canada

DEPARTMENT: Supply Chain

LOCATION: Guelph

About Nestlé Waters Canada

If you are looking for a challenging position with Canada’s leading bottled water company, here’s your chance to join our team!

Nestlé Waters Canada is committed to conducting our business in a way that is sustainable, both in terms of our packaging and the natural resources we use. We're focused on advancing our commitment to health and hydration by providing access to safe, clean water.

Nestlé Water's position in the Canadian bottled water market is unmatched. The Company sells both the leading domestic natural spring water brand - Nestlé Pure Life - and the leading international natural spring water/mineral water brands - Acqua Panna, Perrier and S. Pellegrino. More than half of all domestic spring water products sold in Canada are produced by Nestlé Waters Canada and almost three-quarters of international water brands sold in Canada are marketed by Nestlé Waters Canada.

Learn more about Nestlé Waters Canada at http://www.nestle-waters.ca/en/jobs

Major Responsibilities:
• Lead and drive Nestlé Continuous Excellence (NCE) and Total Performance Management (TPM) within the Business Unit or as assigned within the factory.
• Lead, train and coach GSTD’s, BDA’s and any other problem-solving tool as required.
• Responsible to lead the business unit to achieve KPI goals in Safety, Quality, Asset Intensity (AI) and Delivery.
• Develop and own strategic and tactical plans including OMP activities/milestones, AI Optimizers, IPA and other programs needed to achieve business unit goals.
• Coach and develop the production team capabilities and methods to exceed business objectives and future requirements
• Establish, develop and lead the Autonomous Work Group (AWG) to meet AWG Step requirements on time as per the TPM Implementation plan.
• Understand and represent all regulations, and NWNA policies, procedures and work instructions; apply fairly and consistently
• Create and improve standard procedures for Safety, Quality, NCE and other standards and ensure daily compliance.
• Excellence in Communication to deliver key messages, plans and objectives
• Investigate, develop and implement action plans to address failure root causes, waste and continuously seek opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Develop personal competency in problem solving and work to achieve DMAIC Yellow Belt certification.
• Owner of Labour variance model and cost controls for business unit
• Develop and manage constructive business relationships with both internal and external customers
• Lead and develop Line Mechanics assigned to the business unit by setting objectives, coaching and supporting MWG and Maintenance activities/goals.
• Leadership for the NWNA Safety & Environmental systems, procedures and work instructions, i.e. PPE, LOTO controls, WHMIS, etc. Show leadership in the corrective and preventative actions for safety and environmental improvements for the business unit.
• Be a key member of the AM Pillar and any other assigned NCE Pillar, as applicable.
• Lead incident investigations, and corrective and preventative actions for the business unit (s).
• Provide flexibility and availability to meet and support business objectives by own initiative and when requested
• Provide support to Shift Resources as required
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:
• College or Engineering degree in a technical discipline is Required
• Previous People leadership experience in a manufacturing setting is required
• Demonstrated verbal and written communications skills
• Meets all technical skill requirements.
• Desire to contribute and make a difference.
• Advanced computer skills
• Advanced problem solving skills
• Results focused
• Data and Trend Analysis skills
• Advanced presentation skills
• Advanced Coaching Skills
• Effective Trainer

Hours of work are varied and flexible to meet business needs.

Ownership of assigned business unit from blowmold to wrapper. Ownership of the delivery of results, cost/eliminating waste while maintaining high standards for Safety and Quality.

REFERRALS ARE WELCOME! External Applicants should apply via http://www.nestle-waters.ca/en/jobs .

Nestlé Waters Canada is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. If you are selected to participate in the recruitment process, please inform Human Resources of any accommodations you may require. Nestlé Waters will work with you in an effort to ensure that you are able to fully participate in the process.