Shift Leader

Nestlé is one of the world’s leading food and beverage company, with 2000 global iconic brands and operating in 188 countries.

At Nestlé we work for unlocking the power of food to enhance quality of life for everyone, today and for generations to come. That is our purpose.

We are the Good food, Good life company. We believe in the power of food to enhance lives. Good food nourishes and delights the senses. It helps children grow healthy, pets thrive, parents age gracefully and everyone live life to the fullest. Good food brings us together. Good food also respects our planet and protects resources for future generations.

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We are currently looking for a Shift Leader to join our Balıkesir Factory team.

Location: Balıkesir

Type of contract: Permanent

As a Shift Leader, you will have the following responsibilities;

Lead the Safety Culture and conditions for a Safe Working Environment

Check and enforce personnel hygiene & safety procedures

Confirmation of occupational safety requirements at the shopfloor with the Safety Health & Environment Expert

Ensure proper use of Line performance recording systems used at the Factory and defined digital tools.

Ensure labour, material and production availability during the shift and their variances in the lines are tracked and delivers the targets

Ensure that any deviations are investigated by using problem solving technics and root cause is defined and all corrective actions are captured

Ensure opex saving opportunities are investigated and initiated

Contribute to sustainably meet the Factory strategy targets in order to accelerate the business ambition

Adopt and nurture a working style which actively involves and motivates colleagues, promoting an environment of continuous improvement and excellence

Ensure that finished products are consistently manufactured according to standards of quality and relevant manufacturing instructions (compliance).

Following, recording and taking necessarry actions for rework, waste, return and blocked proceses.

Ensure that the working all areas are kept clean and maintained in working order including all operations & installations in accordance to Nestlé Good Manufacturing Practices and 5S Standards.

Manage Production effectively through operational reviews and use Standard Routines (SDCA) to ensure sustainable results. Use of Basic Problem Solving tools and knowledge sharing to drive continuous improvements.

Ensure the identified development plan and assure the competencies of the team (incl. Temporary people) as per the agreed plan with Manufacturing Manager

Ensure constant dialogue and alignment with relevant stakeholders

Which profile are we looking for?

Bachelor’s or master’s degree (Food Engineering or related fields)

Minimum 2 years of experience in a similar role in manufacturing industry with direct management of Blue Collars, preferably in FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods)

Ability to work effectively and efficiently in a team environment

Ability to demonstrate coaching techniques

Demonstrate and understanding of Safety, Engineering, Quality and Labour regulations

Excellent command of English

Living in Balıkesir or willing to move to Balıkesir

Able to work with Shifts

Mobility around Europe will be a strong advantage

What are our employee community values?

Safety, quality, compliance and respect are pillars for our community existence.

Respect is our overaching value in Nestlé. We RESPECT eachother, others, environment and all life around.

We work in a supportive, caring, elevating environment. It is crucial for us to preserve our culture of solidarity.

What are our working values at Nestlé?

Multinational experience at one of the world’s leading food and beverage company

International and domestic career opportunities

Development opportunities and trainings

Exclusive employee discounts

Employee Assistance Program, 24/7 expert support

Sport benefit program (benefit from more than 350 sport centers)

A paid birthday leave

4 weeks paternity leave

The Nestlé Companies are an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer seeking diversity in qualified applicants for employment. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, gender, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, perceived disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected status, as defined by applicable law. Be a force for good.