Production Supervisor; Relief
Listed on 2026-08-29
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Manufacturing / Production
Production Manager, Manufacturing & Industrial Operations, Industrial Maintenance
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.
Introducing Nestlé Purina’s new Batavia, 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 Batavia 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 a Production Supervisor (Relief), you will have the opportunity to effectively lead people, quality & safety processes, focused improvement projects, equipment maintenance, and sanitation across the manufacturing department on any given shift. You will coordinate cross-functionally with other departments to ensure optimized factory operations. In this lead role, you will establish and foster a culture of accountability and standards that promotes safe, quality behaviors.
The initial schedule for this position will be from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m., Monday through Friday for approximately the first 10 weeks during the training period. After training, you will transition to a floater schedule, which will require working day shift or night shift to provide relief to other team leaders in the manufacturing department.
- Provide shift relief support to other team leaders by overseeing frontline associates in the production of dry pet food in any of our designated manufacturing areas including Batching, Unloading and Slurry, Processing and/or Packing
- Empower and develop team members through coaching, mentoring, training and recognition
- Promote and maintain a culture of standards, emphasizing safety, quality and efficient, sustainable delivery
- Manage the production technician schedule in assigned designated area to maximize output while minimizing costs
- Ensure products are produced in compliance with quality key check points and within good manufacturing practices (GMP)
- Utilize problem solving and collaboration skills to reduce downtime, optimize staffing, continuously improve operational efficiency and meet customer demand
- Coordinate with engineering, maintenance and warehouse leadership to complete training, repairs and projects as assigned
- High school diploma or GED Equivalent
- 6+ months leadership experience in a manufacturing, military, or related environment
- 2+ years’ experience in a manufacturing, military, or related environment
- The hours for this role will vary based on business needs and to provide support to other team leaders. This can include working both day and night shifts that rotate regularly, as well as weekends. Must be willing to work a flexible schedule.
The approximate pay range for this position is $75,230 to $99,780. 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 ()
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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. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at top of range.
Nestlé offers performance-based incentives and a competitive…
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