Focused Improvement Market Pillar Leader at Nestlé

Job description

Job Number: 170003M4

The main purpose of the job is to Lead the implementation of the FI Pillar methodologies, which aim to "identify relevant problems and solve them effectively" across the Market organization (Operations/Beyond Operations functions and business units at market level), through training, coaching and assessment activities.

Key Result Areas

• Lead FI implementation as part of NCE initiatives (Foundations, Lean and TPM) inside the market
• Establish the FI Pillar measures and ensure proper governance and routines at all levels through operational reviews;
• Track/understand FI impact on market (results connected with business) and achievements of FI Pillar (e.g. FI success stories) in order to identify potential gaps/opportunities and address them in a timely manner;
• Ensure the on-time and full implementation of improvements projects/initiatives to realise the committed business results.
• Lead the FI training, coaching and assessment strategy and execution at market level
• Develop and implement FI training, coaching and assessment planning according to roll-out plans (as part of NCE initiatives) and in line with stakeholders (NCE Champions, Function NCE Champions and NCE Initiatives Leaders),
• Deliver appropriate training and coaching to transfer FI knowledge to FI Pillars at the units;
• Perform regular coaching visits to FI Pillars in the market functions to ensure the correct application of methods and knowledge sharing.
• Maintain and retain Market FI Pillar team at market levels
• Foster FI implementation as part of NCE initiatives (Foundations, Lean and TPM), promoting good practices and sharing across organization at all levels of lessons learned.
• Select, train and manage resources within FI Market Pillar, including the Market Pillar Members as part of the Market Pillar team.
• Engage FI Sponsors at all market levels, providing a clear understanding of FI potentials (benefits and competency building) through appropriate communication channels and training/coaching sessions.
• Maintain key relationships
• Market NCE Initiative Leaders Market HR Business Partner, Market / Functional Leaders, NCE Champions at market levels, Market line managers and FI network across zones, markets, functions and units.
• Improvement of asset intensity in factories
• Development of FI coordinators based in factories
• Coaching of factories to achieve results

Key Requirements

• Six Sigma Black or green belt certification and Undergrad in Manufacturing or Engineering
• 5 years’ experience in a continuous Improvement role preferably in the FMCG, Automotive, Supply Chain or Food Production Industry.
• Experienced successful FI implementation at Unit/Functional level within Nestlé or equivalent experience in a complex, international environment
• Successfully led and developed cross-functional teams
• Leading and coaching problem-solving activities (basic, intermediate and complex problem-solving methodologies including Six Sigma Black Belt or Master Black Belt certification and SMED projects
• Live and model the Nestlé Leadership Behaviours
• Adaptable and open-minded
• Respect for Standards
• Conceptual and forward thinker
• Decisive
• Comfortable with ambiguity and complexity
• Developed level of maturity to challenge and be challenged
• Pragmatic and results oriented

While Nestlé understands and accepts that staff members often need to join another division in order to pursue their career aspirations, you will need to notify your direct Manager in writing should wish to apply for this position.

If you are interested please apply via our intranet ( Nest ) and attach updated copy of your CV, latest payslip, copy of your qualifications and copy of your ID.

Contact Noxolo Nkosi for further assistance Tel. no 011-514-6000

Closing Date 19/05/2016

All applications MUST quote the reference number stated above.