Current Jobs at Nestle

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.

What will make you successful?

• Basic working knowledge of PLC’s
• minimum of two 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.) 

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A day in the life of a Coffee Specialist:

• Throughout the process and with the checks carried out, the specialist will observe whether the parameters are adjusted to the dictated running conditions or must make variations for the proper functioning of the installation.
• Know the different technologies of extraction, evaporation and spray drying process with strong governance of Best Manufacturing Practices per section.
• Lead, coordinate and implement continuous improvement initiatives in manufacturing activities in the factory.
• Provide technical support to the factory to optimize process performance and implement new technologies.
• Support and identify requirements for development and industrialization of new products.

Manufacturing Excellence:

• Identify opportunities and lead process improvement initiatives to reduce manufacturing costs and optimize process efficiency.
• Lead or support initiatives to implement and sustain best manufacturing practices.
• Provide technical support to factory on identifying root causes of problems on manufacturing and product quality issues and give recommendations.
• Increase knowledge within factory staff through training and development of Subject Matter Experts on key technologies.
• Lead and deliver key Idea to Launch projects. 
• Lead initiatives on harmonization of recipes and materials for cost optimization.
• Lead material flow mass balance across processes to identify and optimize on manufacturing losses.

What will make you successful?

• BSc in Chemical/Mechanical/Food Science
• Experience in coffee or beverage manufacturing processes
• Experience in people management
• Expertise in product development or R&D with strong knowledge of the product category and its technologies

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A day in the life of a Microbiologist

Safety:

• Responsible for own safety and safety of others as per NQAC SHE rules.

Quality:

• Executes analytical testing and validates results according to competency matrix.
• Takes part in method implementation (validation, verification, matrix extension), method and GLP audits.
• Monitors analytical methods and environment as per internal procedures.
• Actively supports operations meeting customer expectations regarding timely results delivery. 
• Execute and maintain ICP’s for method and equipment as per procedures including calibration schedule and assists in continuously improving equipment ICPs. 
• Monitors and maintains necessary inventory for chemicals and materials.

Quality System:

• Define and update the specific quality procedures, instructions and tools which are directly related to their analyses and tests.
• Execute and maintain change management as per procedure.
• Actively involved in problem solving       

NCE:

• Actively involved in relevant NCE activities including continuous improvement.

What will make you successful?

• bachelor’s Degree/Diploma in Microbiology, Food technology, and related field
• 3 years’ experience in Microbiological laboratory
• Good knowledge in quality management system ISO/IEC 17025
• Intermediate in spoken and written English and computer skill
• Previous experience on ELISA or PCR platform.
• High level of attention to detail.

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A day in the life of a Team Leader:

• Ensure the timely deployment of 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 to standard operating procedures (SOPs) by all personnel within the shift. 
• Coach employees to fulfil and exceed the requirements of the job through NCE approach.
• 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 immediate corrective action to assure prescribed quality and to ensure compliance with manufacturing instructions.
• Ensure ongoing smooth operations of 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 to the Market as per agreed with the business unit.
• Ensure adequate maintenance of the installations in coordination with quality, engineering & administration.

What will make you successful?

• Degree/Diploma in Food sciences, Chemistry or Chemical/Mechanical engineering.
• 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.