Position Snapshot

Location: Rhodes, Sydney

Duration: Full time, permanent

5+ years’ experience in a similar role

Position Summary

Joining Nestlé means you are joining the largest Food and Beverage Company in the world. At our very core, we are a human environment – passionate people driven by the purpose of enhancing the quality of life and contributing to a healthier future.

We are seeking a Manufacturing Excellence (ME) Manager to support the Technical and Production community in improving business profitability and optimising cash flow for business growth. In this role, you will apply ME methodologies within the market, develop TPM competency building plans, and train and support market teams in manufacturing competencies.

A day in the life…

Reporting to Senior Manufacturing Excellence Manager and supporting implementation of Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) best in class practices, key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Help Technical and Production (T&P) community improve business profitability and optimize cash flow through TPM methodologies.

• Collaborate with factories to drive and execute Manufacturing Excellence, identify best practices, and monitor performance metrics.

• Support market governance to align TPM implementation with market objectives.

• Develop TPM competency building plans for all levels of the T&P organization.

• Establish competencies for TPM in the market.

• Train, coach, and support market teams in manufacturing competencies and applicable standards.

• Assist factories in driving and executing TPM for improved and sustained results.

• Provide calibration and evolution of maturity level checks between factories.

• Conduct regular audits and assessments to ensure compliance with TPM standards and guidelines.

• Provide regular updates and reports on TPM implementation and results to senior management.

• Collaborate with external partners and vendors to leverage expertise and resources in TPM implementation.

What will make you successful

• Possess Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills are essential for success in this position. Join our team and contribute to the continuous improvement.

• Demonstrated factory experience, preferably in roles such as Factory Manufacturing Excellence Manager or Production Manager.

• Extensive practical experience in leading and coaching Continuous Improvement programs for at least 5 years.

• Proven track record of successfully leading and developing cross-functional teams.

• Experience in supporting the development and implementation of TPM-related projects and initiatives.

• Clear and effective communication skills are essential.

• Experience in stakeholder management and interpersonal skills.

• The right person must be proactive, thorough, and detailed, with a high level of relationship building.

• You are a problem solver, proactive and strong in implementing sustainable solutions to address business needs and/or issues.

Applicants must have full Australian working rights

Benefits

You will have the chance to work with an outstanding and highly engaged team, build and grow your career with an inclusive, global FMCG leader.

In addition, we offer:

• Varied career experiences and personalised development support

• Diversity and Inclusion initiatives and program

• Discounted Nestlé products

• Competitive remuneration package

• Employee Assistance Program

Our Story

• Nestlé enjoys a reputation as one of the world’s largest FMCG companies and a leader in nutrition, health and wellness. Our inclusive and high-performance culture is a testament to the great training, development, rewards and recognition we extend to every member of our 5000-strong Oceania workforce.

• You can realise your full potential at Nestlé, working among the leading teams in nutrition, health and wellness. As part of a global network, you can use your skills to influence others and make a positive impact where you own a piece of the action.

• At Nestlé, you will work in a supportive environment where your ideas and points of view will be championed by a collaborative team. Together, we will drive the strength of our brands, the quality of our products, and the future of our business.

• At Nestlé, you can make a difference to millions of lives, every single day. As a large, global company that’s driven by purpose, you and your team can add your piece of legacy of creating a better, healthier future.

• In return you will have the chance to work with an outstanding team, and build and grow your career with an inclusive, global FMCG leader.

• Nestlé Oceania supports a culture of diversity and inclusion in all that we do. Take a look at Careers at Nestlé Australia | Nestlé Australia (nestle.com.au) to see some of the ways we live and practice this every day in our workplace.

• For more information please visit our website Nestlé Australia Home | Nestlé Australia (nestle.com.au) or Our LinkedIn page http://www.linkedin.com/company/nestle-s-a-

Apply today!

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.