Position: Manager – Plant Engineering

Position Snapshot:

• Place of work : Nestlé Lanka - Kurunegala Factory

• Area : Production

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Head of Production, the candidate will be responsible for ensuring the implementation of Nestlé maintenance management strategy, and to lead the implementation of the factory asset maintenance program aimed to eliminate unplanned stoppages and optimize maintenance cost, and as a result increase asset intensity.

A day in the life of the role:

• Establish and control maintenance routines to ensure that maintenance activities are scheduled and executed on time with high quality.

• Lead implementation of maintenance methodologies across plants, and coach and promote breakdown analysis.

• Ensure availability of maintenance resources to implement and execute maintenance routines and methodologies.

• Report and track the maintenance budget according to the guidelines, analyze over/ under spending and undertake corrective actions, and provide inputs for the annual maintenance budget.

• Ensure workplace safety and effective communication of SHE guidelines to all team members, conduct inspections/ audits on safety, and drive a SHE culture in the plant.

• Ensure that processes are in compliance with the Nestlé Policies, Standards, Guidelines, GMP and regulatory requirements, and adherence to the Nestlé Good Hygienic Engineering practices.

• Support the implementation of AM pillar methodologies.

• Coordinate production support to eliminate quality defects, safety risks and chronic technical issues.

• Responsible to link production and engineering by being an active member in the local committee.

• Coach, train and mentor team members for enhanced performance, efficiency and productivity in line with the Nestlé Leadership Behavior.

What will make you successful?

• Education: A degree in Mechanical Engineering

• Expected experience: minimum 5 years of experience. Previous experience in spray drier operations would be advantageous

• Language skills: Fluency in English and Sinhala

• Other skills : Exhibit leadership and team player skills with an attitude for absolute intolerance for unsafe situations, and possess good analytical and problem-solving skills

We are Nestlé, the largest food and beverage company. We are 308,000 employees strong driven by the purpose of enhancing the quality of life and contributing to a healthier future. Our values are rooted in respect: respect for ourselves, respect for others, respect for diversity and respect for our future. With more than CHF 91.4 billion sales in 2018, we have an expansive presence with 413 factories in more than 85 countries. We believe our people are our most important asset, so we'll offer you a dynamic inclusive international working environment with many opportunities across different businesses, functions and geographies, working with diverse teams and cultures. Want to learn more? Visit us at www.nestle.com.