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Production Lead

Nestlé Purina North America
Hartwell, GA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/5/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/2/2026
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

Our Hartwell, Georgia, factory measures an impressive 500,000 square feet. It represents our most versatile facility to date, enabling us to switch product lines with greater speed and efficiency. Together, we take immense pride in producing and distributing the brands that our customers trust and that bring joy to pets' lives. In addition to offering excellent career opportunities to over 1,000 associates, we actively demonstrate our commitment to the community. We support local pet shelters and rescue efforts, as well as engage in education and hunger relief programs, ensuring that we make a positive impact beyond our factory walls. We also are doing our part to care for the environment we share, like conserving water, investing in renewable electricity and maintaining zero waste for disposal.

As the Production Lead, you’ll ensure the factory operates in a smooth, safe, and efficient manner across processes. Work collaboratively across departments as you supply quality products to Processing and Packaging while minimizing waste on the product lines to which you are assigned.

  • Perform shift set-ups for all areas of our process to ensure schedules are being followed.
  • Work with operators to monitor, define, and correct problems affecting waste, downtime, and quality.
  • Record downtime efficiency levels.
  • Complete all sanitation tasks assigned by Team Lead to ensure unsanitary equipment is washed, wash downs are completed as needed, and the MSS is completed.
  • Complete internal departmental inspections and follow up as needed.
  • Perform visual inspections and record findings.
  • Submit work orders and ensure maintenance is called in a timely manner for mechanical or electrical issues.
  • Assist in training and instruct department personnel, including giving breaks to facility employees when needed.

Requirements

  • High School diploma or GED equivalent
  • 2 year experience working in a production capacity such as manufacturing, agriculture, warehouse, industrial, military, related environment

The approximate hourly pay rate for this position is $27.38. Please note that the pay rate 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 (nestlejobs.com)

REQUISITION ID

390910

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 much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. Nestlé seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you’ll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestlé home.

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. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at accommodations@nestle.com or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: 1-800-321-6467.

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

Review our applicant privacy notice before applying at https://www.nestlejobs.com/privacy.

Job Requisition: 390910

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