New Job Openings at Nestle

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.                      
• Experience in different environments in different manufacturing operation.                       
• 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.       

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A day in the life of a Nestle Infant eBusiness Development Manager:

• Lead the Business on digital strategy (encompassing all web and social activities) by providing solutions, standards, guidance, and knowledge transfer. Proactively advise on digital topics and industry trends, to maximize the impact of digital services and assets provided by Digital Services Unit.
• Collaborate with Insight team to understand shopper/user behavior on-line to create impactful contents and design on-line shopping experiences that delight and convert consumers/shoppers to purchase.
• Leverage Shopper data & drive analytics to optimize e-commerce and digital campaigns.
• Contribute to proposals with regards to brand portfolio, pricing, and promotional strategy for e-commerce and digital marketing
• Develop and execute strong, functionally aligned brand and e-commerce channel plans by collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders (internal & external) to deliver on brand e-business KPIs.
• Track and monitor the performance, brand health and strategic alignment. Understands business impact of PFME and TTS investment of her/his brand on-line.
• Collaborate with Media team to understand brand target user journey on-line and execute impactful media strategies to deliver the desired KPIs.
• Aim to deliver best in class services and solutions and being proactive on the guidelines and solutions for the business by working closely with agencies, development partners and industry leaders. Regular benchmarking/assessing against industry best practices and solutions.
• Coordinate the escalation of critical issues and resolution by the appropriate Communications Department Crisis Protocols.
• Delivery and execution of digital best practices and frameworks (via training, online sharing platforms and other means).
• Develop, update, and execute local digital strategy in alignment with global digital roadmap (including social media and crisis management)
• Direct consumer interaction through real-time interactions (CRM, social media platforms, etc.). Manage the monthly CRM programs using industry and global benchmarks to track picture of success.
• Ensure 100% implementation of eContent across eRetailer platforms, brand.com and other online platforms where product related information is displayed.
• Align and communicate governance of eContent Development, the use of repository (Content Hub, Silo and other eContent hosting tools that are applicable) to host the content and, the implementation on different online platforms.
• Collaborate with BU`S and eCAM to ensure RDM plans are being linked to other online activity to form a golden thread of communication.
• Work with eRetailers Content/website management teams to develop suitable plans to leverage all their content capabilities to optimize digital shelf, and find new opportunities to communicate brands and product benefits.
• Drive First-party data acquisition, and consumer data activation through engaging campaigns using a multi-channel approach.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in e-Commerce or Digital Marketing ideally at Nestlé or equivalent FMCG.
• Has consistently demonstrated success in delivering engaging digital marketing/social solutions and platforms.
• Solid digital & social marketing expertise (1-2 years)
• Ability to analyze, interpret and react to real time trends and data.
• Proven track record in delivering digital marketing projects and campaigns
• Has consistently demonstrated success in several challenging and diverse business situations.
• Good Internet & social platforms technical and functional knowledge
• Experience in managing signals to interpretate and react (real time analysis of trends and data, filtering, listening, adaptive – shorter lead times based on dynamic environmental changes)
• Project management skills
• Strong relationship management abilities
• Basic knowledge and experience in BBNW
• Experience working in cross functional teams.
• Advantage if has worked on a successful CRM programme.

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A day in the life of a Lead HR Business Partner (Manager) at Nestlé:

• Contribute to & Execute the HR Strategy: Contribute to the execution of the business plan through the creation (where appropriate) and implementation of the People Strategies that attract, develop and retain employees. Support the organisational short- and long-term business needs to drive competitive advantage and address opportunities and threats. Act as People Co-Pilot to the business unit, mentoring and coaching the business head and his/her team. Drive flawless execution of Global, NiM and local HR Initiatives. Co-ordinate and execute workforce planning for the specific customer unit. Provide timely recommendations to business head on people agenda.
• Organizational Design & Development (OD&D): Pro-actively challenge the established organizational structure of the function to drive superior performance (taking account of Nestlé principles, policies & local business context). Ensure people issues are a key consideration when discussing and planning business activities. Manage effective organisational transformation and change projects using best practice methodologies. Shape the culture to align with Nestlé goals & initiatives through supporting & coaching Line managers in their implementation of core people processes. Work with leaders to enhance current and future functional and leadership capability needs.
• Performance & Talent Management: Develop the People Plan and Talent Management agenda for the business unit, in cooperation with the Talent CoC. Support the Line Manager in delivery of key HR processes, such as succession planning or performance review. Participate and provide insights to top level interviews.
• Employee Engagement: Establish and maintain effective and positive working relationships with managers, employees and their representatives through an environment that fosters communication and co-operation. Give input to difficult individual employee situations, legal cases, employee relations issues. Establish and maintain strong relations with employee/labour relations organisations.
• Lead the promotion of an inclusive culture that is safe, productive, empowering and equitable: Coach others to behave and make decisions in line with Nestlé Purpose and values. Responsible for compliance in HR (policies and practices).
• HR Organisational Alignment and Functional Development: Partner with the respective CoCs and Local HR Services team to drive development of the function and ensure the strategic needs of the business are considered as solutions are delivered. Share insight and understanding with CoCs that support the development of new requirements and drive continuous improvement. Leverage high quality resources from NiM above Market CoC Teams. Involve Finance & Control in budgeting and costing.
• Connect externally as the Business Unit HR People Ambassador to continually gain insights and knowledge and drive continuous improvement.b

What will make you successful?

• You must have a completed Bachelor’s degree in HR or similar.
• 8 - 10 years’ experience in an HR role with 2-3 years’s experience in an HR managerial role.
• Exposure to CoC/CoS processes, e.g., Talent Management, Learning & Development, Employee Relations, Compensation & Benefits, Recruitment/Resourcing.
• Leading and managing change through the effective use of organisation design, development and business transformation techniques.
• Experience of working in Industrial and employee/labour relations.
• Success leading, coaching and developing people in a high performing team environment e.g., performance management etc.
• Effective influencing and coaching of leaders.
• Leading people and projects experience.   
• Successful experience in contributing to the creation, implementation & execution of people strategies for a business, function or unit.
• Worked within a Matrix environment, achieving results through effective influencing and collaborating
• Range of experiences supporting different parts of the business in order to develop broad business acumen.

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A day in the life of a Millwright:

• Complete the necessary administrative tasks for AMM, SHE, CDM and MDWT.
• Interact with production, Suppliers, and contracting staff.
• Coaching and mentoring of technical operators and apprentices.
• Carry out the planned maintenance required on plant.
• Incumbent must be pro-active and prevent breakdowns on his/her patrols and shows initiative to continuously improve equipment performance – condition-based maintenance.
• Ensure that all work is performed in a Safe and Environmentally conscientious manner.
• In both electrical and mechanical disciplines, install, service, repair and maintain existing and new equipment.
• Attend to electrical and mechanical faults/breakdowns within the factory.
• Basic troubleshooting on PLC’s and SCADA systems.
• Programming and faultfinding on VSD’’s and soft starters.
• Programming and faultfinding on defined instrumentation and calibration.
• Root cause analysis of repetitive faults; implement corrective measures.
• Steer ‘Continuous Improvement’ teams to improve equipment reliability and performance.
• Maintain high standard of work.
• Ensure machine availability for production targets to be met.
• Undertakes to work shift, standby and overtime as per company requirements.
• Electrical panels must be closed, always locked, and kept in a neat and clean condition complete with a set of as built wiring diagrams.
• always Adhering to Safe Working Permit procedures (e.g., confined space, working at height, hot work, LOTO etc.)
• Ensure any dangerous conditions to be made safe immediately.
• Ensure that during all work performed, food safety is never compromised.
• Correct errors on electrical and mechanical drawings, update accordingly.
• Alignment of goals to achieve NCE objectives.

What will make you successful?

• Basic working knowledge of PLC’s.
• 2 years’ experience in both electrical and mechanical disciplines.
• Preferably have a Certificate of Registration as an ‘Installation Electrician’.   
• Served Apprenticeship and qualified with a Millwright                                                                                         
• Trade Test Certificate (Electromechanician.)  
• Leadership skills Facilitation skills in leading team meetings.
• Multi-skilled in all mechanical, electrical, and specified instrument disciplines.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure.
• Strong analytical & problem-solving skills in both electrical and mechanical disciplines.
• In depth knowledge of maintenance practices.

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A day in life of a Nespresso HORECA Key Account Manager

• Participate in market sizing analysis and define Key Account opportunities with B2B key stakeholders.
• Build complete Customer Plan to ensure sustainable Key Account acquisition.
• Utilize CRM system to target, acquire, and develop new accounts.
• Execute plans for assigned potential accounts aligned with business objectives and customer strategies.
• Negotiate commercial agreements with new accounts.
• Develop Key Accounts together with the commercial Manager.
• Maintain and grow the top 20 customers.
• Build long-term partnerships with new and existing customers to capture new business opportunities.
• Execute account plans to ensure customer satisfaction and loyalty through training, PR events, promotions, and visibility.
• Ensure new large deals within customers to sustain capsule volume growth.
• Use CRM system to maintain and develop existing accounts.
• Define and manage Key Account Sales budget in cooperation with the B2B Commercial Manager
• Analyze the market, its developments, and future trends in collaboration with the local Marketing team.
• Leverage market knowledge and best practices to drive growth and expansion.
• Ensure consistency of the Nespresso Brand and the Consumer/Customer experience in the HORECA environment
• Optimize Brand Equity and visibility through the Nespresso Experience, brand exposure, and product trials.
• Adhere to all company principles and policies, including Nestlé trade policy, local Sales policy, local Trade Terms, Safety, and legal regulations.
• Ensure that all commercial B2B activities are managed according to Nestlé and Nespresso business principles.
• Coordinate with accounting to secure accurate payment from customers.

What will make you successful

• At least 5 years of experience in a B2B (direct sales) enviornment, with a minimum of 2 years demostrated commercial HORECA experience. 
• Experience in driving cross-functional teams in strategic and high-value new business pursuits.
• Demonstrated success in previous sales roles with strong B2B mindset and negotiation skills.
• Strong HORECA insight
• Good financial knowledge, P&L management, internal F&C processes
• Strong work ethic, integrity, and honesty
• Customer-centric approach with strong interpersonal and communication skills, good at networking and strong influencing skills
• Entrepreneurial spirit and self-motivation

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A day in the life of a Team Leader:

• Control of Production Scheduling and Planning § Manage weekly MPS and Monthly production Plan
• Break down weekly plan into daily shifts.
• Monitor daily any deviations from scheduling and supply and reasons for it.
• Analyze shop floor reports, take appropriate actions and report to plant manager daily.
• Attend all meetings relevant to the above.

Plant Performance/Efficiency Management

• Analyze output/efficiency (DMO) on a shift basis and take the appropriate action
• Ensure compliance with all output recording procedures

Budget /variance control

• Organize daily/weekly cycle counting of ingredients, packaging, WIP and finished products.
• Analyze weekly variance and institute corrective action where necessary.

Management of HR

• Identify all training needs for the line crew and conduct or arrange training when and where required.
• Arrange line crewing, including labour transfers and contract works.
• Ensure full familiarization with current labour Legislation
• Compile shift rosters in conjunction with other Team Leaders.

Implementation of NQS

• Analyze LP forms and take appropriate action (reduction of filling losses and legal compliance)
• Ensure that release parameters are complied with, and the release procedure is followed.
• Attend and participate in daily sensory meetings and take appropriate actions.                           
• Participate in production trails and industrial batches.

Safety, Loss and Control Management

• Ensure that all OHASA regulations are adhered to, includes tag raising and loto
• Ensure that all environmental regulations are compiled to.
• Ensure that adequate first aid equipment and trained personnel is available.
• Investigate and report all accidents and propose necessary modifications.

Innovative and Improvement

• Promote Continuous Improvement (TPM) and seek new and improved methods of working in order to increase efficiency in the overall production process
• Manage Teamwork to ensure continuous improvement of all activities and resources within the organization.

What will make you successful:

• Matric with English and Math’s, Degree/ ND in Eng, Production or Food science, plus 3 years’ experience in food manufacturing environment & Computer Literate.
• Understanding of Factory operations     
• Leadership to achieve agreed targets.    
• Improvement methodologies.   
• Diagnostic and analytical ability
• Basic financial understanding    
• Employee Relations       
• Communication
• Training Needs analysis, Skills Matrix & execution