Position: Production ManagerQualification: Degree in Food Technology or EngineeringExperience: 5 years' Experience in leading people or similar roleClosing Date: 18 July 2024Position SummaryWith a history spanning over 150 years, Nestlé didn't become the world's leading food and beverages brand by chance. Perfection is at the heart of what we do, and our people are always looking for the next big idea to cement our status. We are now looking for a Production Manager to be based in Estcourt Factory.A day in the life of a Production Manager:Ensure that finished products are consistently manufactured meeting prescribed standards (compliant), on time and meeting consumer expectations.Effectively manage the LLT, ensure exchange of information (cascade Target/escalate issues) for alignment with the objectives in the short term and FLT, MOR for medium and long term to achieve production plan and to identify and achieve performance improvements.Motivate, guide, support and coach the resources to achieve objectives and to act in accordance with NCE guidelines.Maintain a safe working environment in compliance with the local laws striving for Zero accidents through continuous coaching on safety behaviors.Elaborate and execute workforce development program that will provide appropriate flexibility of workforce and assets.Focus on material availability, finished goods quality, and on time delivery through optimal resource allocation.Lead a continuous improvement/employee involvement culture through NCE approach.Drive for excellence, support operators and staff in their tasks.Provide timely feedback, coaching to individuals and team to develop them to their full potential and to achieve objectives in accordance with NCE guidelines. Ensure succession plans and development - coaching of direct reports (where applicable) including development of specific training.Ensure ongoing smooth operation of factory through employee and industrial relations.Ensure the timely launch of new products to the Market as per agreement with the business unit.What will make you successful?Degree in Food Technology or Engineering.5 years' Experience in leading people or similar role.Demonstrated capability to lead a group of people.Successful in leading projects involving different departments or functions.Exposure to implementing continuous improvement and employee involvement techniques.Implementation experience of TPM.Attend and actively participate in Rive-Reine seminars: Ensuring Supply, R&D and Technical Management.Experience in change Management.Participate in defining and executing the Factory NCE Plan to deliver Business needs.Develop and Lead Communication Plan (including NCE, Q, SHE, Supply Chain).Ability to deploy losses using data analysis tools (e.g. eLTA, IPA, Power BI).Planning and execution of key projects (e.g. NPDI, GF0, Capex and improvements).Problem Solving Maturity to be at minimum Yellow Belt or equivalent.We are Nestlé, the largest food and beverage company. We are 308,000 employees strong driven by the purpose of enhancing the quality of life and contributing to a healthier future. Our values are rooted in respect: respect for ourselves, respect for others, respect for diversity and respect for our future. With more than CHF 91.4 billion sales in 2018, we have an expansive presence with 413 factories in more than 85 countries. We believe our people are our most important asset, so we'll offer you a dynamic inclusive international working environment with many opportunities across different businesses, functions, and geographies, working with diverse teams and cultures. Want to learn more? Visit us at www.nestle.com.
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