Team Leader - Harrismith at Nestle

In this role you will be responsible for managing designated of designated team, plant, and materials in a culture of performance monitoring, review and action, open communication, employee involvement, employee relations, continuous improvement in support of achieving organization mission and objectives. To ensure employee safety, product quality and performance while delivering on time the shift production plan.

A day in the life of a Team Leader:

• Ensure the timely deployment of the People development plan and assure the competencies of his/her team as per the agreed plan with PM (proper training inc. equipment, safety procedures, hygiene)
• Enforce strict compliance with SOPs by all personnel during the shift to maintain operational efficiency and safety. 
• Coach employees to fulfil and exceed the requirements of the job through NCE approach fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Ensure that the working areas are kept clean and are maintained in working order, including all installations in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Check and enforce personnel hygiene & safety e.g., protective clothing (uniform), shoe change & hand wash.
• Ensure continuous line controls and take immediate corrective action to assure prescribed quality and to ensure compliance with manufacturing instructions.
• Ensure ongoing smooth operations of the factory through effective employee and industrial relations management.
• Ensure that there is an adequate distribution of skills to enable production plan to be achieved effectively.
• Ensure timely launch of new products on the Market as agreed with the business unit.
• Ensure adequate maintenance of the installations in coordination with quality, engineering & administration.
• Drive adherence to TPM activities on the shop floor to enhance equipment efficiency and reduce downtime.

What will make you successful?

• Degree/Diploma in Food sciences, Chemistry or Chemical/Mechanical engineering or Operations Management.
• 3 years or more experience in similar role.
• Experience in FMCG will add as an advantage.
• Demonstration of leadership ability by leading a project within a factory environment.
• Demonstration of Leadership skills in positively confronting inappropriate behavior and using everyday coaching to ensure involvement of the workforce.
• Proven ability to build and maintain a cohesive team, encouraging collaboration and a positive work culture.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing circumstances and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively convey information and foster a collaboration team environment.

Closing date: 25 September 2025