Manufacturing Excellence Specialist

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.

• Analyze downtime data, validate production loss categories, and identify trends or recurring issues to prioritize improvement efforts.
• Investigate production floor issues, troubleshoot equipment and process failures, and determine root causes.
• Implement corrective actions that improve equipment reliability, production efficiency, and overall process performance.
• Use working knowledge of production machinery to support operators in real time and help stabilize production.
• Partner with maintenance, engineering, production teams, and IWG leads to guide continuous improvement initiatives and project work streams.

• Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years of continuous improvement, process improvement, or coaching and developing in a manufacturing, military, or related environment.
• OR
• High school diploma with 4+ years of continuous improvement, process improvement, or coaching and developing in a manufacturing, military, or related environment.

The approximate pay range for this position is $66,000 to $98,000. 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 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 ().

It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace. To our veterans and separated service members, you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestlé. The skills you've gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are most like the skills that will make you successful in this role. With our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities.

The Nestlé Companies are equal employment opportunity employers. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.