Plant Manager Noodles at Nestle

Position Summary

Lead the Production Plant Manufacturing Excellence in alignment with the needs of the Business by engaging people through NCE, Product, Process & Functional Mastership. Ensure optimal performance plant performance and achievement of the production plan considering safety, quality, cost, timeliness, assets, environment, people in compliance to applicable laws, guidelines and instructions. Deliver the department objectives by empowering and engage people to develop their capability and ways of working. Drive continuous improvement through NCE initiatives (e.g. Foundations, TPM, LEAN). Ensure production plan is fully achieved on time and in compliance with internal and external requirements meeting safety, quality, cost, delivery and environmental targets.

A day in the life of...

• Drive Manufacturing Excellence implementing NCE (Foundations and Advanced Practices) to achieve the objectives of the One T&P Roadmap for factories
• Ensure that the Health & Safety Culture and conditions for a Safe Working Environment are constantly part of the manufacturing objectives. Embed Environmental Sustainability in the area of responsibility.
• Ensure that finished products are consistently manufactured according to standards of quality (compliance), on time, and meeting consumer expectations (strive towards Manufacturing Excellence).
• Ensure the timely launch of new or renovated products to the Markets as per agreement with the business.
• Ensure development of department team and staff (incl. temporary people) - through engaging and empowering people, performance management, career development, succession planning and coaching.
   

What Will Make You Successful

• Honours Degree in Engineering and/or Management Production Management
• Successful experience of managing and demonstrating ability to lead a large group of people
• Proven track records in delivering results and leading others for achieving challenging objectives.
• Experience in relevant factory production management (e.g Production, Engineering, Quality)
• Demonstrate as continuous improvement mindset and leading change in the factory environment.
• Experience in dealing with key stakeholders (Unions, local authorities, etc.)
• 10 + years experience in a production environment
• Knowledge on Total Performance Management (TPM) is an added advantage

NB: Preference will be given to differently abled candidates & those with from designated groups