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Team Leader

Full time at Nestle in South Africa
Posted on January 11, 2025

Job details

Company: Nestle Mossel Bay Qualification: A Degree/ ND in Eng, production management or Food Technology/ Food science. plus 3 years’ experience in food manufacturing environment and Computer Literate. Closing date: 13 January 2025

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 Team Leader based in Mossel Bay.

A day in the life of a Team Leader:

Control of Production Scheduling and Planning

Ensure that daily production plan is achieved. PO management on SAP Monitor daily any deviations from scheduling and supply and reasons for it. Analyze shop floor reports, take appropriate actions and report to plant manager daily. Attend all meetings relevant to the above.

Plant Performance/Efficiency Management

Analyze output/efficiency (DMO) on a shift basis and take the appropriate action. RCA on breakdown occurred on shift. Ensure compliance with all output recording procedures. Lead the SHO and DOR meetings.

Budget / Variance Control

Assist in the calculation of budget losses. Participate daily/weekly cycle counting of ingredients, packaging, WIP and finished products. Analyze weekly variance and institute corrective action where necessary. Control waste and plant and look for opportunities to reduce waste.

Management of HR

Identify all training needs for the line crew and conduct or arrange training when and where required. Arrange line crewing, including labour transfers and contract works. Compile shift rosters in conjunction with other Team Leaders.

Implementation of NQS

Ensure that release parameters are complied with, and the release procedure is followed. Attend and participate in daily sensory meetings and take appropriate actions. Submit industrial batches and monitor results.

Safety, Loss and Control Management

Ensure that all OHASA regulations are adhered to. Ensure that all environmental regulations are complied with. Ensure that adequate first aid equipment and trained personnel is available. Investigate and report all accidents and propose necessary modifications.

Innovative and Improvement

Promote Continuous Improvement and seek new and improved methods of working in order to increase efficiency in the overall production process. Manage Teamwork to ensure continuous improvement of all activities and resources within the organization. Knowledge of TPM methodologies.

What will make you successful:

  • A Degree/ ND in Eng, production management or Food Technology/ Food science. plus 3 years’ experience in food manufacturing environment and Computer Literate.
  • Understanding of Factory operations.
  • Leadership to achieve agreed targets.
  • Improvement methodologies.
  • Diagnostic and analytical ability.
  • Commercial and financial understanding.
  • Employee Relations.
  • Communication.
  • Training Needs analysis, Skills Matrix & execution.
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