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• In this role you will be responsible to will support leading and developing a team of local category specialists to provide expertise and support to the factory within the framework given by the category technology application group center (CTAG) in line with local business priorities.

Introduce New (IN):  -

• Renovation & customization of products.
• Support ideation & Consumer Insight work.
• Provide expert support during Industrialization.

Operate Existing (OE): -

• Support implementation of Manufacturing Standards (NWSM).
• Implement Category Competencies into the factory.
• Provide Expert Support.
• Perform local recipe and material management activities for the category.

A day in the life of an Application Group Manager:

• Reviews and approves – with the Business – the renovation briefs for locally managed projects.
• Contributes to gate decisions for "Go-to-Renovate", "Implement" and "Launch."
• Leads and supports translation of consumer insight into product attributes and driving Manufacturing excellence.
• Customize and localize recipe and packaging design, detail raw materials and packaging specifications.
• Leads Renovation and customization projects (including renovation for cost improvement), identifies optimization opportunities in collaboration with the CTCU/CTAG.
• Leads local Raw Material & Packaging Materials Harmonization.

What will make you successful?

• University degree or equivalent (e.g., Process Engineering, Food Engineering, Packaging Engineering)
• 3 – 5 years production and process technology experience, technical education background Solid category experience in Operations and R&D
• A solid food industry experience (Production Manager, End to End manager or similar).
• I&R Experience, Product Development Specialist, Application Group Specialist in the category.
• Project Management experience involving a range of projects of varying size and complexity (major projects /multiple projects).
• Line management: proven capability of developing and leading people.
• Proven track record in delivering results by working with cross-functional teams (with or without direct reports).

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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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Position Summary

• Responsible for a boutique by driving the Nespresso 'sales through service' philosophy in and around the boutique. Maximizing prospect conversion into members, loyalty driving by distinctive and personal contact moments and business results through inspiring leadership and development of Coffee Specialists and Assistant Manager.

A day in the life of a Nespresso Boutique Manager

• Manage manpower planning to ensure optimal operational execution and service delivery.
• Drive bottom-up sales forecast and accuracy based on weekly and monthly reporting and analysis.
• Responsible for optimal use of resources and cost control in relation to Boutique sales.
• Coach and develop the Boutique team to deliver best in class customer service and sales performance.
• Ensure compliance in safety, health and operational standards (according to global guideline) in the Boutique.
• Constantly reviewing ways of improvement to maximize conversion of prospects into members and drive loyalty with distinctive customer experience in the Boutique.   

What will make you successful

• Completed Matric
• Excellent proficiency in English is essential.
• Experience in working with High end/luxury/ premium or retail brands would have an added advantage.
• Preferable with at least 3 - 5 years of experience in direct customer sales
• Minimum 2-3 years of professional experience in Retail Management
• Experience in team management and developing talent.
• Experience in direct customer sales of premium products and services.
• Proven track record of developing sales and strong customer relationships.
• Must have a strong work ethic, integrity and total honesty (transparency and trust)
• Service-oriented
• Have passion to constantly update oneself with our Sales Guidance
• Curiosity and ability to generate creative ideas
• Able to communicate complex messages in a simple way
• Energized by tough challenges and is a team player