Location:Estcourt
Company: Nestle
Qualification: bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field. A Masters degree is advantageous (Chemical, Food, Industrial or similar).
Experience: At least 10 years of operations (quality assurance, maintenance, production) management experience.
Closing Date: 13 May 2024

Position Summary

With 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’re now looking for a Factory Manager in Estcourt.

Responsible to lead the facility to serve our customers, prevent incidents, reduce costs, improve efficiencies, support capital projects, and add value to the local community. This is typically documented in the Operational Master plan which the Factory Manager would assist in developing. Factory team activities are expected to achieve all output targets in terms of quantity, quality, efficiency and unit costs in accordance with company safety, health, environment, labour, maintenance, quality and hygiene Company policies, standards, guidelines and relevant legislation.

A day in the life of a Factory Manager:

• Organize all production operations to ensure that output and quality targets are achieved and that all relevant health, safety, environmental and hygiene standards are observed.
• Monitor and control the factory budget to ensure that all financial and business objectives are met.
• Assure the full implementation of the Nestlé Continues Excellence (NCE) initiative in accordance to the plan agreed with Malley and Region Management. Drive continuous improvement mentality and employee engagement by empowering managers and employees to utilize NCE tools.
• Ensure the proper selection, training, development and motivation of the management and the staff in order to maximize current and future performance. Ensure that all other managers within the factory provide the same development for their staff. Responsible to create an environment where all employees are engaged and developed to reach their full potential in meeting department/business goals
• Develop and implement short- and long-term plans to ensure that the factory has the necessary resources to achieve business objectives.
• In accordance with the Employee Relations Policy and Code of Conduct, develop effective working relationships with all employees and/or employees' representatives to ensure the development/maintenance of and effective working environment within the factory. Establish and sustain effective relationships in and out the site in order to foster an environment where effective collaboration and cooperation are used to solve problems
• Develop and maintain good working relationships with customers, suppliers, local authorities and partner companies in order to build a strong network that helps the factory to get the necessary resources and/or support from relevant stakeholders

What will make you successful?

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field. A Masters degree is advantageous (Chemical, Food, Industrial or similar)
• Demonstrated knowledge of all aspects of the coffee production and packaging processes
• Demonstrated success in leading and managing multiples teams to deliver business results
• Project Management Experience (desirable in continuous improvement field)
• Experience in managing employee relations /negotiations
• Experience in implementing new lines and technologies