Job Opportunities at Nestle

Position Summary

As a Transformation Specialist you will manage, analyze and report on B-BBEE verification and implement as well as realize BBBEE goals, standards, objectives and targets:

• Manage projects within the various pillars of the Scorecard, namely Management Control, Skills Development, Preferential Procurement, Enterprise & Supplier Development and Social Economic Development;
• Training of various BBBEE stakeholders and tracking overall Recognizable B-BBEE spend in the business;
• Responsible for B-BBEE Verification process and mitigate any risks from a Verification standpoint;
• Ensure that company’s B-BBEE objectives are in line with B-BBEE act.
• Establish relationship and liaise with B-BBEE Verification Auditors;
• Establish relationship with DTI, B-BBEE Commission and Department of Labour to keep abreast with the changes;
• Identify and manage risks associated with all verifications conducted;
• Assist with the various PP Tendering processes, in an advisory capacity;
• Department of Mineral Resources reporting and submission on an annual basis.

A day in the life of a Transformation Specialist:

• To manage, drive and support all Management Control, Skills Development, PP Verification and Enterprise and Supply development transformational activities of the company in line with legislative requirements and best practice.
• Documentation and Record Keeping and Audits:
• Maintain proper documentation and records related to BBBEE compliance, including data collection forms, certificates, supporting documents, and audit trails.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of skills development activities, including training records, qualifications, and certifications. Prepare documentation and assist in audits conducted by regulatory bodies or external auditors to demonstrate compliance with skills development regulations and requirements.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, such as management, employees, auditors, and BBBEE verification agencies, to ensure smooth communication and cooperation throughout the process.
• Work closely with L&D professionals, trainers, HR personnel, and other stakeholders to gather data requirements, understand reporting needs, and provide support in data-related matters. This includes addressing inquiries, providing data insights, and facilitating data-driven decision-making.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders, such as HR, management, and employee forums or committees, to gather input and feedback related to employment equity. Engage with external stakeholders, such as the DEL, during employment equity audits or inspections. Act as a point of contact for employees seeking information or assistance regarding employment equity matters.

Continuous Improvement:

• Stay updated on BBBEE legislation and regulations and contribute to the development and improvement of internal policies and processes to ensure compliance.
• Continuously review and improve data management processes, systems, and reporting mechanisms to enhance efficiency and accuracy. Stay informed about emerging technologies and industry best practices in skills development data management and recommend relevant improvements to support organizational objectives. Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to streamline data collection, reporting, and analysis procedures.
• Keep abreast of emerging trends, technologies, and best practices in L&D data management. Stay informed about advancements in learning analytics, data visualization, and reporting tools to enhance data coordination and analysis capabilities.
• Employee Listening Champion for the Market                 

What will make you successful?

• National Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources or similar
• 10 - 15 years’ experience in HR function with experience related to HR/Transformation
• “Business acumen”: ability to execute the People Development business strategy within the above the market L&D portfolio of solutions
• “Digital acumen”: ability to leverage the opportunities generated by the digital learning technologies
• Stakeholder Management: HRBPs, Line Managers, Regional Talent CoC colleagues
• Ability to make choices and prioritize resources
• Working under pressure of various and sometime conflicting demands
• Execution and effectiveness capabilities
• Deep knowledge of the L&D strategy and of the Learning and Development methodologies
• Passion for delivery training and coaching sessions
• High level communication, coaching and facilitation skills
• Capacity to “train the trainers” (Content/Subject experts)
• Ability to network with colleagues (trainers) working in different geographical areas
• Passion for delivery training sessions
• High level communication and facilitation skills
• Coaching skills
• Capacity to “train the trainers” (Content/Subject experts)
• Role model Nestlé Values and Leadership Behaviours
• Adaptable and open-minded

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Position Summary

In this role you will be responsible to plan, execute, control and manage all activities associated with effective receiving, handling, storage and internal movement of all finished goods and raw material from point of arrival through to final assembly of orders ready for dispatch in correct quantity, time and condition so as to ensure that the depot operates at maximum efficiency.

A day in the life of a Warehouse Manager:

• To plan, execute, control, and manage daily operations of storing, picking, and replenishing.           
• Ensure that warehouse floor space and height capacity is utilized to its maximum potential.
• Monitor and ensure all warehouse buildings premises maintenance is attended to timeously and safely.                                                  
• Ensure that the targeted OBD's for Freight, export and transport department are picked, checked, and invoiced each day by shift in accordance with priority listing.                             
• Ensure incoming vehicles are all off-loaded in accordance with planning schedule set up by receiving.                                              
• Ensure that goods received in daily by receiving & GRA are captured into the stock mainstream and put away accurately and without delay to avoid out of stocks and optimize service levels.
• Ensure that the stock losses/gains are minimized to Depot's agreed objective.                                       
• Ensure that danger list and export ageing stock reports are monitored and reacted on closely.          
• Ensure that warehouse stock damages are managed to agreed standards and disposed of and accounted for as per procedures .                    
• Ensue premises are secured and safe at the end of the shift.                                                  
• Ensure that all internal systems and procedures are in place and adhere to                                       
• Prepare annual fixed cost budget for departments to manage this budget to ensure targets are achieved. Authorise expenditure through SAP purchasing system perform revisions on budget as and when required.                                           
• Report on variance and maintain stats. Prepare CAPEX budget for the financial year for warehouse equipment. Prepare long term planning budget.                                                       
• Capture complete accurate data as per data standard on time to the relevant systems. Adhere to the best practices for data management and business excellence.                                             
• Manage the control of bad goods within the warehouse also manage the recording and remocal of all bad goods                                            
• Ensure company policy with regard write off strictly to responsible for monthly stats and reporting ex warehouse.                                            
• Actively encourage and ensure Nestle housekeeping standards direct the daily cleaning of the warehouse by external cleaning company.                                                       
• Ensure planned and effective infestations controls are in place and performed by external pest control service provider.               
• Provide effective motivation and leadership. Apply Nestle management and leadership principles. Communicate all relevant business information to staff. Perform continuous knowledge transfer of stock handling and other disciplines.                                 
• Apply and ensure that application of HR policies and procedures time and attendance, and overtime or uthorization and utilization KRONOS/ESS                                             
• Participate in the recruitment for the department implement and manage performance plans for direct reports. Set KPIs and manage these for the department performance appraisal and when required. Arrange training and development identified.                                            
• Ensure effective operation of stock operation system (FIFO) except to both depot transfers and exports (LIFO)        

What will make you successful?

• Degree/Diploma in Logistics or Supply Chain Management
• 2-3 years working experience in physical logistics and warehouse management.

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Position Summary

In this role you will be responsible to execute predictive, preventive, and reactive maintenance activities and implement relevant maintenance strategy tools to make assets reliable at an optimal cost while improving safety and quality.

A day in the life of a Maintenance Specialist:

• Maintain Assets
• Execute with quality the plant maintenance program in responsibility according to the planning scheduling routine.
• Perform safety risk analysis to ensure all activities are executed safely.
• Ensures and promotes a positive Safety and Quality culture and adherence to all Company principles and policies as well as local laws, reinforces the safety culture through actions and attitude.
• Improve Asset Performance
• Improve asset performance by implementation of maintenance strategy tools and analyzing operational losses (breakdowns, process failures, waste, rework etc.)
• Implement defined counter measures to eliminate root causes.
• Fosters a continuous improvement culture, collaborates with peer Production Team/Area Operators, supports cross-fertilization of manufacturing best practices, knowledge, standards, and improvements across the production lines and working areas.
• Competency Building
• Technician is competent to self-manage the maintenance, and drive improvement activities based on the cost opportunities, with minimum or no supervision.
• Coach and train operators to build autonomy in execution of key standard routines, troubleshooting, repair and basic maintenance.
• Leverage digital tools (e.g., AMM Mobile, predictive maintenance analytics) in maintenance to optimise maintenance and improve asset performance.
• Owns his/her development plan and supports new members to develop their competences through training, coaching and feedback.

What will make you successful?

• Experience in a maintenance area as a maintenance technician (min 2 years) or Relevant technical college qualification (mechanical, electrical, automation etc).
• Knowledge of SAP system and AMM.
• Strong interpersonal skills.                                                                                   
• Strong communication skills.
• Decisive in decision making but knows when to ask for help.
• Strong accountability.

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Position Summary

Drive supply chain operations to ensure that finished goods are available to meet consumer demand and satisfaction. All at the right location, at the right moment and whilst meeting quality standards and minimizing costs.

A day in the life of a Nespresso Supply Chain Manager

• Drive the supply chain
• Develop and implement the distribution network strategy for the market
• Develop operational excellence in Distribution & Fulfillment Management
• Develop new distribution services in close collaboration with B2C and B2B and Marketing
• Develop and implement the Supply and Demand plan by applying best practices, improving processes, analyzing sales history and forecast data.
• Liaise with B2C and B2B and Marketing to ensure that all necessary launch or phase-out information has been correctly considered in the supply and demand plan
• Implement outcome of Monthly Business Planning (MBP)
• Ensure SKU reduction programs being performed.

Third Party Management

• Effectively manage Third Party Providers and Service Level Agreements by monitoring interactions and comparing actual performance with pre-defined expectations, identifying potential problems, and determining appropriate actions to mitigate risks and ensure quality
• Capitalize on international networks to achieve specific business objectives within budget
• Monitor ways of working of Third Parties to ensure that it is in line with the Nespresso brand purpose and in compliance with local regulations and Nestlé standards and policies
• Drive improvement and innovation development opportunities in the services delivered by Third Party Providers, and collaborate effectively with Third Party Providers to realize said improvement or innovation
• Provide input to procurement based on expertise and requirements prior to signing contracts and Service Level Agreements with Third Parties.

Management Team Responsibilities

• Drive the organization’s business results by making tactical and operational decisions by building the department in a sustainable way.
• Define and drive the right initiatives to achieve business results
• Manage and monitor the budget within the subdepartment.
• Drive improvements and efficiencies in the organization by collaborating with other departments.

People & Performance Management

• Attract and retain talent, develop the personal effectiveness of employees by regular coaching and implementation of learning activities
• Build a strong team where team members collaborate effectively and understand their shared goals and purpose
• Set individual performance goals that provide a clear line of sight to organizational priorities and monitor progress towards achievement of goals by use of the PDP methodology
• Lead by example in terms of NLF behaviors and safety leadership
• Build the Nespresso culture by promoting and supporting a happy, healthy, and safe working environment that encourages teamwork, ambition, and a high level of professionalism.

What will make you successful?

• Degree in Supply Chain Management or equivalent.
• 3-5 years’ experience in Supply Chain Management
• 5-8 years’ experience in DSP, Warehousing and Last-mile logistics with a high-quality consumer centric mindset (experienced preferably in a high-end luxury brand or FMCG)
• Experienced people manager
• Experience in 3rd Party Management
• Experience in managing complex projects
• Experience with ERP and WMS systems. Microsoft Dynamics working experience advantageous, or similar.

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Position Summary

In this role you will be responsible to Create an optimized replenishment plan for raw and packaging materials over an 18-month horizon that ensures supply of material to production, within the agreed cost boundaries, whilst ensuring that the working capital targets for raw and packaging materials are met. 

A day in the life of a IMM Planner:

• Collaborate with peer Planners to share best practices, liaise with LEAN Champion, Business Excellence and Production Management to drive continuous improvement.                                    
• Monitor supply signals through the use of MRP purchase requisitions ensuring delivery dates, lead times and required quantities are correct and finally creating purchase orders and ensuring their fulfillment by the supplier.                                                      
• Manage directly with the defined supplier the delivery of materials: this includes investigating errors and discrepancies on invoice lines and handling all exceptions in those operations (e.g., claims management).                                                           
• Define the stock policy and management approach to be applied to each SKU within their portfolio.                                           
• Manage sourcing changes effectively and minimize write-offs.                                               
• Review and maintain all relevant master data in the system.                                                  
• Ensure excellent supplier relationships and involve them in Supply Chain improvement exercises to create shared value for both Nestlé and their suppliers.                                                     
• Monitor supplier performance and share issues or poor supplier performance (on time, quantity & quality) with suppliers and Procurement Team                                                   
• Support NCE/LEAN initiatives                                                

What will make you successful?

• Degree/Diploma Logistics or Supply Chain Management
• Experience:  2-3 years working experience in operational or production planning

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Position Summary

Responsible to plan, organize and control the production or packing of products in a factory with, taking care that the goods are produced efficiently, on time, within budget and according to quality, safety, health and environment standards and specifications. 

A day in the life of a Production Manager:

• Responsible for developing plant budgets and cost performance metrics taking internal and external benchmarking into the equation and meeting the budget and cost goals.  Lay out the production schedule so that production quotas are met, and financial and time constraints are respected.
• Oversee the operation of the entire production or packing department and ensuring complete compliance to Company's Quality, Labour, Hygiene, Safety, Health and Environment, maintenance of the equipment, policies and guidelines and with local Law and regulations.
• Using different continuous improvement tools and methodologies, develop plans to enhance the performance of the production or packing department in terms of cost, quality, hygiene, productivity, etc.
• Accountable to keep the Factory Manager of the site informed regarding day-to-day problems or situations that may affect the overall production operation of the Plant.
• Effectively manage the DOR / LC, ensuring proper exchange of information (cascade Target/escalate issues) for alignment with the objectives in the short term and WOR, MOR for medium and long term to achieve production plan and to identify and achieve performance improvements.  Motivate, guide, support, and coach the resources to achieve objectives and to act in accordance with NCE guidelines.
• Responsible to plan, assign, and direct the work and to formally appraise people's performance against objectives and company behaviours and technical competencies; to reward and apply disciplinary actions when necessary; to build a strong team spirit and setting an example of superior behaviour, attitude, and performance.
• Should provide timely feedback and coaching to team members to develop them to their full potential and to achieve objectives in accordance with NCE guidelines. Accountable to ensure sound succession plans.

What will make you successful?

• B Degree or equivalent tertiary qualification
• Knowledge and experience in production and manufacturing of Plant
• Knowledge of raw and packaging materials used in the Plant.
• 5+ years operations and/ or engineering experience in a food and/or pharmaceutical manufacturing plant
• Experience on plant optimization along with involvement with continuous improvement activities.
• TPM or Lean manufacturing experience is desirable.
• Experience in Industrial Relations/negotiations is desirable.
• Experience and knowledge of industry compliance requirements

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Position Summary

Responsible for ensuring competent industrial services management and operation, and to ensure optimal cost, highly efficient, quality, and sustained generation and distribution of utilities for the factory operation. i.e., steam, refrigeration, water and effluent treatment, hygienic air handling and compressed air.  Define, implement and assure maintenance strategy and activities in accordance with Nestle Engineering Policies. Coach and develop key staff and built-up potential successors.         

A day in the life of an  Maintenance Industrial Services Engineer

Build Engineering capability:

• Ensures that personnel managing, operating and maintaining industrial services plant and infrastructure are competent to do so. Ensures that competency assessment and competency building plans are in place, routinely reviewed and executed for the Industrial Services team.        

Define and adhere to standards:

• Plans, performs and manages design, modification and improvements to industrial services plant, equipment and infrastructure. Utilizing own area of competency and specialization or with competent 3rd parties.        

Manage existing assets:

• Supports operation of industrial services to ensure high efficiency, quality and compliance. Assists in the budgeting and cost monitoring of industrial services. Identifies and drives energy and water saving opportunities. Is the Energy champion of SAC.
• Manages quality, environmental and internal and external compliance requirements for industrial services through management and monitoring processes and routines.
• Ensures process and personnel safety with regard to industrial services plant and equipment. From design and installation through to routine and periodic safety inspections and audits. Defines a high standard of 5S and safety culture. Uses Behavioral Based Safety philosophy and methods.

What will make you successful

• Degree in Mechanical/Industrial/Electrical Engineering
• Experience in engineering management (maintenance, industrial, services, E&A), preferably in FMCG related manufacturing environment (min 3 years)
• Experience in industrial refrigeration including ammonia technologies.
• Experience operating or supervising others who operate fired pressure systems (boilers) or other large combustion systems.
• Experience in leading a team of industrial services technicians and operators.

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Position Summary

In this role you will be responsible to assess the level of compliance and determine the status of compliance on an on-going basis towards Food Safety, Legal and Nestle Quality requirements. 

Proposes modifications and updates to the FQAM. In this position the jobholder is overall accountable for Compliance. Update internal documents such as QMS as per the updates received from regulatory affairs. Perform a complete gap assessment of all products for regulatory requirements and our practices once every year with the help of regulatory affairs.

A day in the life of a Compliance Specialist:

Leadership

• Knows, by product group, all compliance requirements (Legal, Food safety and Nestle norms).
• Ensures that monitoring schemes include all up-to-date compliance requirements and are implemented.
• Reviews monitoring data for finished products, ingredients, and packaging materials against these requirements.
• Alerts the FQAM on discrepancies and solutions.
• Updates compliance requirements based on change management.
• Ensures the launch of new products, which are compliant with norms.
• Advise Factory management on troubleshooting out of specification results
• Advise factory compliance requirements linked to Nett content management.
• Oversee the budget for the chemistry laboratory and contaminant monitoring program.
• Advise and manage the compliance to Halaal and Kosher requirements.

Technical Assistance

• Factory QA: Overall supervisor of Monitoring plan and Chemistry laboratory
• Application groups; Provides the relevant Application groups with compliance related requirements, Information, and data.
• Analytical facilities: Provides the analytical facilities, internal and external with up-to-date compliance requirements and follows up to receive results in a timely manner.
• Supply Chain & Export: Provides compliance requirements to producing and receiving markets and ensures the IMS product briefs are completed on technical inputs.
• Regulatory Affairs: Solicit for updates and provides data upon request through the FQAM.

What will make you successful?

• Graduate/Food Technologist/Natural Sciences degree
• Minimum 5 year's experience in  Quality Assurance
• Robust Quality Leadership knowledge
• ISO 9001 certification process and documentation requirements,
• Local Food Laws.
• QSTAT (Ester / NSPC)