Factory Manufacturing Excellence Manager

Factory 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.

Purely Driven.

Position Summary

Since 1997, our factory has been a leading producer of the nation's cat litter supply. Located on Tidy Cat Road, our 40‑acre plant site is seamlessly connected to a clay mine, enabling efficient mining, processing, packaging, and shipping. Operating around the clock, we mass produce conventional and clumping cat litter, supplying the mid‑Atlantic region with nearly a third of a million tons annually.

Our culture of continuous improvement drives Tidy Cats® product innovations, revolutionizing the cat litter category with Light Weight® litter, combining strength with half the weight. We’re also doing our part to care for the environment we share, like conserving water, investing in renewable electricity and maintaining zero waste for disposal. Bring your talents to our King William plant where we collaborate to meet every challenge successfully and collectively.

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

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent with 7+ years’ 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

OR

• Associate’s Degree with 5+ years’ 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

OR

• Bachelor’s Degree with 3+ years’ 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 $89,000-$149,000. 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. 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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