Opening Positions at Nestle

Experience: 

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Research & Innovation. 
• Min 5 years Project Management Exp. 
• Min 3 years Factory/Manufacturing experience is essential in a Food Industry.

Position Summary 

• Responsible for the End-to-End management of Innovation & Renovation (I&R) projects of simple, medium to high complexity: Plan and lead I&R projects End-to-End and orchestrate a cross-functional and multidisciplinary team  to achieve the project defined Key Success Criteria and deliver against the  business case. Ensure that the invested resources bring the expected return on  investment with a flawless execution. Promote the I2L Mindset. 

Activities include: 

• Support I&R pipelines development for the Market 
• Facilitate idea generation sessions with commercial teams using market trends 
• Drives innovation days (External & Internal)  
• Develops product concepts (Development recipe's) 
• Runs industrial trials (Hands over to factories at commercial production)  
• Tracking and reporting of technical projects i.e SImplex, Plant support etc in the Portfolio Governance Sessions 
• Drive project team definition and reach out to Functional Line Managers to identify and secure resources along the flow 
• Build and maintain project budget all along the flow - Coordinate CAPEX request with Engineering Project Manager 
• Align project team behind common project objectives and ensure PDPs are updated accordingly 
• Orchestrate all functions and markets involved in the project to coordinate timelines, track end-to-end activities and milestones and ensure project is progressing as planned 
• Drive definition of Innovation profile and gap assessment in order to build the critical path 
• Lead Key Success Criteria definition with project team, challenge KSC with an unbiased view to assure speed and get validation from Decider(s) 
• Drive timely preparation of the Business Opportunity, Business Case and Business Plan along the flow 
• Drive Opportunity and Risk Management and escalating critical issues to Decider(s) 
• Identify change requests, evaluate impact and get them approved or rejected - Document scope change accordingly 
• Coordinate and facilitate project meetings including kick-off meeting, kick-start meetings, check-in meetings, regular project meetings, risk assessments, post launch reviews and additional meetings or workshops as required 
• Provide transparency, documentation and communication of project status and risk to cross functional team members, Project Management Lead and Deciders 
• Ensure the overall data entry, its regular updates & completion in the I2L System 
• Lead Stakeholders management across functions: identify stakeholders, distribute responsibilities among project team and ensure proper communication 
• Capture and share lessons learnt (category knowledge) 

Leverage own functional expertise and network to steer project team towards best solution definition and execution. In particular, use own expertise to: 

• Question/challenge proposed activities and solutions 
• Contribute to the Business Opportunity, Business Case and Business Plan  

Leverage basic and I2L Project Management practices:  

• Responsible for the disciplined execution of Nestlé’s I&R projects following the I2L process and principles. This includes: 
• Managing projects and their cross-functional teams through the established processes 
• Ensuring proper and consistent use of the I2L process and principles, as well as Project management practices mapped in Nimbus 
• Capturing learning and sharing with I2L Functional Lead 
• Provides prioritization on I2L projects to shared resources 

What will make you successful? 

• Degree in Engineering, Project Management with Innovation as an advantage  
• Minimum 5 years of cross-functional experience gained through participation in Innovation & Renovation projects, or through mission/assignment in various organizations 
• Min 5 years project management experience 
• Min 3 years Factory/Manufacturing experience is essential in a Food Industry 
• MS Projects  
• Business and Technical understanding acquired in the Food & Beverage area 
• Innovation content knowledge in one functional area (e.g. Mktg, R&D, Manufacturing) 
• Understanding of Regulatory Affairs, Intellectual Property, Contracting/Legal, compliance and Finance 
• Project Management competencies obtained through internal (Nestle) or external certification (e.g. PMI/PMP) 
• Deep knowledge of I2L principles and ways of working 
• Understanding of NCE (Goal alignment, Focused Improvement) 

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A day in the life of an In-line Analyst:

• Use the XRF and Bruker machine to analyses IC product (i.e., Vitamins& Minerals, Protein and Fat      
• Use SAP transaction to enter the Usage Decision 03 results and daily print the previous day Micro&Macronutriets results to be discuss during Sensory.                                            
• Involve in releasing the Filling and Packing line and Bulk as per QMS                                                         
• Participate on TPM activities (i.e., AWG member)  
• Responsible for the hygiene and housekeeping of the work area  
• Trouble shoot product and technical related issue related to roller dryer and milling operation (i.e., Knowledge of GSTD Methodology)  
• Conduct in line testing of base powder and bulk powder. 
• Report unsafe conditions and practices to the Team Leader  
• Supports safety programs, promotions and projects as promulgated by the safety officer and safety committee. 
• Perform other activities assigned by the Team Leader (i.e., Adapt to changes)  
• Perform other duties assigned by the Team Leader (i.e., Cleaning during changeovers/End Cycle cleaning and Compiling the CCP cards before end of shift)  
• Completion of full shift handover                                                       

What will make you successful?

• B-Tech/N6 Diploma/Degree in chemistry or biotechnology or microbiology or biochemistry or Engineering (Industrial, chemical) or equivalent.
• Mineral analysis experience of 6 months, Line release experience& Population and verification of CCP cards
• Knowledge of SAP transaction                                                                     
• Computer Literate (i.e., Excel and Word)                                                        
• Analyzing and interpreting of results                                                 
• Knowledge of TPM

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A day in the life of a Section Engineer:

Budgeting:

• Ensure that investigations of proposals for plant, equipment, and building improvements are conducted to accommodate new products, technology for inclusion in Long-term plans and Capital expenditure or Maintenance & Repair budgets. Analyse output/efficiency on a shift basis and take appropriate action.
• Control of expenditure of respective budgets for section under his control.

Planning:

• Ensure all required forms, are duly completed in line with specific procedures (work orders not scheduled, completed work orders, Hot Work Permits, registers).
• Ensure work as scheduled through predictive Maintenance System for all machinery and equipment are carried out timeously, and to sound engineering practices.

Safety:

• Establish plans for handling breakdowns and other emergencies such as fire, power failure, etc.
•  Ensure all safety checks are carried out in terms of the schedule and legal requirements.
• Ensure that Engineering staff adheres to Health and Safety regulations.

Installations:

• Ensuring that the plant machinery and equipment operates as per designed specifications and   recommendations, the MOS Act and recommendations as per NOSA.
• Ensure sufficient spares and minor materials are available to staff to enable prompt and efficient repairs to plant and equipment.
• Assist Factory Engineer in the co-ordination of approved plant or equipment installations.

Management of Human Resources:

• Assist in training of various technical staff when required to do so, such as apprentices, vocational students, staff from other factories and Head Office.
• Manage direct reports in terms of employee development and performance management.

What will make you successful?

• Diploma/Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
• GCC or studying towards
• 5 years’ experience in Engineering, preferably in FMCG
• Computer literacy in Excel/Word/PowerPoint/Ms Project knowledge essential.
• Good interpersonal skills, communication and leadership skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet all deadlines set