Nestlé Purina PetCare

At Purina we are committed to create richer lives for pets and the people who love them, providing high quality nutrition for cats and dogs and doing more of what matters for pets, people and planet.

Position Snapshot: 

• Permanent Contract
• Nestlé welcomes people with disabilities
• Location: Portogruaro Purina Plant (VE)
• At least 3 – 5 years of experience in Operations and Team leading roles (Manufacturing or Production Leader)
• People Management experience
• Strong engaging and leadership skills.
   

Position Summary:

As a Packaging Production Manager, you will lead and own the end-to-end results of all packaging production lines, ensuring that production and maintenance plans are fully achieved on time and in compliance with internal and external requirements, that means also meeting safety, quality, cost, delivery and environmental needs. 
You will be the ultimate responsible to develop the autonomy of the shop floor operational teams (around 50 people considering direct and indirect reports) 

Join us at Purina and you'll lead the digital revolution in pet care with us. 
#ThePowerOfPurina #DigitalCareers

A Day in the life of a Packaging Production Manager: 

• Responsible to establish the manufacturing reliability required level to meet the business needs on Safety, Quality, Service and Cost.
• Lead Problem Solving activities necessary to identify the root causes of quality defects, incidents and eliminate losses.
• Drive improvement in labour efficiency
• Invests time coaching on the floor, monitoring compliance with opening standards and checking the management of the key standard routines;
• Responsible for budget preparation and adherence
• Development of people and performance reviews of the teams
• Responsible for monitoring the performance indicators of the pack area
• Coach and promote breakdown analysis
• Ensures availability of maintenance resources to implement and execute maintenance routines, methodologies.
• Promote maintenance methodologies competencies to eliminate quality defects, safety risk and chronic technical issues.
   

What will make you successful? 

• Degree in Engineering, food technologies or equivalent
• At least 3 – 5 years of experience in Operations and Team leading roles (Manufacturing or Production Leader)
• People Management experience
• Strong engaging and leadership skills
• Knowledge of Lean/TPM methodologies
• Able to influence ad bring results through others
• Availability to relocate in Italy or abroad for future assignments and career developments
• Fluent in English and Italian. 

What does it mean working at Purina?
At Purina, we've worked hard to create a high-performing and caring environment where everyone belongs, and where everyone can push themselves. 
When you join our mission to create richer lives for pets, the people who love them and the planet we share, you'll find lots of opportunities to develop your skills, knowledge and expertise, both at Purina and across the wider Nestlé community.
You'll become part of a passionate and successful international team who, as industry pioneers and leaders in their field, are continually striving for better. Who feel safe and supported to challenge, to experiment, to drive change and to be their true selves at work.
We're committed to ensuring the whole team can experience the power of Purina, pushing their limits and realising their full potential.
That's the Power of Purina. Are you ready to discover what's possible?