Current Openings at Nestle

Position Summary

• The successful incumbent will assume full electrical responsibility throughout the factory during all production periods and planned maintenance on respective plants/lines. He/she will provide support to the production team on electrical engineering issues in their respective plants/lines. Consult the respective section engineers and technical assistants on maintenance, CAPEX, and other engineering related issues on their respective plants. Support the electrical engineer in bulk power supply services, electrical maintenance, projects, breakdowns, compliance, and energy improvement initiatives etc. He/she will make sure operation of the plant is in an efficient manner by regular inspections, planning and scheduling of electrical maintenance throughout the plant. Will be required to manage a team of electricians daily.

Long Description

• Management of staff- ensure subordinates are adequately trained to carry out their own functions, performance management reports and manage attendance profiles of subordinates.
• The successful incumbent will assume full electrical responsibility throughout the factory during all production periods and planned maintenance on respective plants/lines.
• He/she will provide support to the production team on electrical engineering issues in their respective plants/lines.
• Support the respective section engineers and or technical assistants on maintenance, CAPEX, and other engineering related issues on their respective plants.
• Support the electrical engineer in bulk power supply services, electrical maintenance, projects, breakdowns, compliance, and energy improvement initiatives etc.
• He/she will make sure operation of the plant is in an efficient manner by regular inspections, planning and scheduling of electrical maintenance throughout the plant.
• Will be required to manage a team of electricians daily and support them in resolving day to day breakdowns and conduct root cause analysis (RCA) and breakdown analysis (BDA) daily.
• Plan and assign daily electrical corrective, preventive, and predictive maintenance tasks.
• Monitor the repetitive breakdowns in the factory and implement engineering solutions to eliminate/minimize breakdowns in the factory.
• Lead, participate and support in the plant’s performance improvement projects, cost savings initiatives and energy efficiency improvements.
• Contribution to the efficient operation of plant by regular inspections, monitoring and analyzing of MSA results and line efficiencies (SAM reporting).
• Exercise functional control on activities and housekeeping of departmental workshops.
• Investigate opportunities for energy and water saving.
• Implement and maintain full TPM step process for assigned Cost Centre Lines.  Including the identification and stock holding level of spare parts.  Preventative maintenance scheduling.  Generation and control of maintenance “check lists”.
• Provision of multi-disciplinary support during all production periods to ensure equipment availability and efficiency.
• Implement hygienic engineering principles where applicable.
• Carry out regular inspections and action any defects.
• Active participation in daily production review meetings and weekly production scheduling meetings.
• Provision of multi-disciplinary support during all production periods to ensure equipment availability and efficient performance thereof.

What will make you successful

• Electrician trade test/red seal
• N6 technical diploma in electrical engineering from a technical college or national diploma from a Technikon with more than Three (03) years’ experience.
• A minimum of at least two (02) years’ experience as an electrical foreman or electrical supervisor or electrical overseer in a fast-paced manufacturing environment/preferably FMCG will be an added advantage.
• Registration with the department of labour as an installation electrician/wireman’s license will be an added advantage.
• Registration as a master installation electrician with the department of labour will be an added advantage.
• Electrical foreman certificate will be an added advantage.
• Proficient in MS Office
• Ability to work independently and under pressure, good communication skills and a team player
• Strong analytical & problem-solving skills, good knowledge of AMM, Kronos, and SAP

Deadline:17th July,2025

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Position Summary 

• With a history spanning over 150 years, Nestlé didn’t become the world’s leading food and beverages brand by chance. Perfection is at the heart of what we do, and our people are always looking for the next big idea to cement our status. We are now looking for a Strategic Materials Planner based in the Bryanston head office. 
• Ensure raw and pack materials availability across multiple plants including but not limited to imported raw, pack and bulk materials. This position is responsible for effective inventory management within target range, checking and correcting MRP Master Data and analysing Material Requirements Accuracy reports. The scope of the role is above factory with accountability for multiple factories and categories.

A day in the life of SMM Planner: 

Raw and Pack Materials ordering (Local suppliers) 

• Ensure raw and pack materials availability for production through end-to-end purchase order management including managing of parked & blocked invoices and GRIR 
• Work with procurement to secure future supply including analysing the long term horizon (18 months) to anticipate gaps in supply
• Set and manage inventory targets for portfolio by using the RPIO tool at least twice a year. Effectively manage inventory based on weekly consumption vs plan, managing excess and stock shortages 
• Participate in I2L process 
• Manage MRP master data to ensure accuracy of master data (lead times, lot sizes, planning parameters) 
• Expedite deliveries to meet the production plan and satisfy stock targets 
• Provide rolling weekly bucket forecasts to suppliers 
• Manage and avoid stock redundancy 
• Monitor key indicators and escalate exceptions in time to avoid stock out situations, responsible for full 18 month planning horizon and exception management
• Effectively escalate potential risk and work with procurement and supplier as well as DSP to mitigate risk
• Manage rejected stock returns and credit notes   

Key KPI’s: 

• Non Finished Goods COF failures
• Days Inventory Outstanding and Dasy Cover 
• Material Requirements Accuracy  
• Vendor performance (VES) 

What will make you successful: 

• B degree or equivalent post matric qualification 
• Minimum of 2-year experience in production planning and/or materials planning 
• Experience on the SAP MRP, planning and warehouse modules 
• Dealing with suppliers 
• Understanding of measures and KPI's 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications 
• Excel Intermediate skill level required 
• Strong numeracy and communication skills 
• PowerBI reporting skills
• Strong problem solving skills

Deadline:18th July,2025