Factory Manager

Company: Nestle Purina
Location: Fairburn
Posted on: January 18, 2026

Job Description:

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 whats 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 the doors opened in 1972, our Atlanta factory has grown dramatically into a state-of-the-art facility. With safety at the forefront of our minds, our Atlanta factory proudly and passionately produces 460,000 tons a year of our dry pet food brands, including Alpo®, Beneful®, Cat Chow®, Dog Chow®, Friskies®, Purina ONE®, and Pro Plan®. Our factory also does its part for the environment by conserving water, investing in renewable electricity, maintaining zero waste for disposal and more. This plant location is situated along the southern crescent of Metro Atlanta—an area that nearly 6 million residents and many of our associates call home. Atlanta is considered the major commercial and financial center of the Southeast, and together, we contribute to the growth of businesses and population, building the citys strong logistics, entertainment and film, and health services industries. As a Factory Manager, you play a crucial role as the representative of your location to internal associates, our broader company, and the local community while leading the factory in sustaining peak performance. Utilizing your strong problem-solving skills, you will identify and address operational challenges while collaborating effectively with cross-functional Purina teams through clear and efficient communication. Managing stakeholder relationships and ensuring smooth operations within the factory will be integral to your responsibilities. Your expertise in project management, specifically within budget and timeline constraints, will be critical in achieving success. Establish a clear vision for the factory that aligns with Nestle Purinas overall objectives. Set clear, measurable objectives for the factory team, ensuring alignment with broader company goals. Regularly monitor progress and hold team accountable for their contribution to the factorys success. Ensure compliance with all company principles, policies, local laws, and regulations, including health, food safety, and regulatory requirements for all manufactured products. Analyze production data, identifying trends, and making data-driven decisions to optimize factory operations. Foster the growth and development of the factory management team and staff through effective performance management, career development initiatives, succession planning, and coaching. Effectively manage employee and industrial relations to ensure smooth operations. Build and maintain positive community relations. Build and sustain positive relationships with the local community, ensuring factory is viewed as a responsible and engaged corporate citizen. Ensure the full implementation of all aspects of Nestle Continuous Excellence (NCE), including the structured and agreed-upon implementation of Total Performance Management (TPM) across all production lines. Actively drive focused improvement initiatives to enhance operational performance. Requirements Bachelors Degree from an accredited institution is required. 10 years of management experience in a manufacturing environment is required. 4 years of experience working with factory budgets is required. Other Experience with Total Performance Management (TPM) or Lean Management Principles is preferred. Technical bachelors degree is preferred. Management experience in a union environment strongly preferred. The approximate pay range for this position is $170,000 to $220,000. 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. It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace. To our veterans and separated service members, youre at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestlé. The skills youve 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. This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

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