Manufacturing Excellence Manager

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.

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Position Summary One of our newest factories, located along the Virginia border, breathes new life into a former brewery, creating an innovative and technologically advanced pet food manufacturing facility. We have transformed the existing structure in Rockingham County to produce leading dry dog and cat food brands, including Purina Pro Plan, Purina ONE, and Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets. With a strong focus on sustainability and safety, this facility is committed to doing our part to care for the environment, like conserving water, investing in renewable electricity and maintaining zero waste for disposal.  

As we expand, we proudly build upon our 90-year legacy of crafting science-based dog and cat foods that pet owners’ trust. At Purina, we are deeply passionate about supporting the communities where we live and work, and we bring that same engagement and commitment to Rockingham County. Together, we create a brighter future for pets and our community. As a Manufacturing Excellence (Continuous Improvement) Manager, you’ll coordinate all Nestlé Continuous Excellence (World Class Manufacturing) initiatives and Pillar activities as you act as the single point of contact for stakeholders.

Play a critical role in developing improvement plans and strategies to drive profitability through analysis of costs and losses. You’ll ensure that our processes enable top-line growth and improve manufacturing asset intensity through the reduction of manufacturing losses.

Define and communicate continuous improvement plans across the facility.

Monitor and coordinate the execution of Nestlé Continuous Excellence plans.

Manage Manufacturing Excellence Department organization including allocation of various roles and responsibilities.

Implement Nestlé Continuous Excellence methodology across teams and processes including training, coaching, and assessment.

Support development of Manufacturing Excellence methodologies, competencies, and routines with the market.

Requirements Bachelor's Degree3+ years’ of leadership experience with LEAN Manufacturing, Total Performance Management (TPM), or Continuous Improvement in a manufacturing, technical, military, or related environment and 1+ years of people leadership experience

The approximate yearly pay range for this position is $115,780 - $157,890. 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. Nestle in the US Benefits | Nestlé Careers ()It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace.

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