Operations Co-ordinator

Nestlé; Trowbridge; On-site; GBP 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cereal manufacturing firm located in the United Kingdom seeks an Operations Coordinator for a 12-month Fixed Term Contract. This role focuses on supporting manufacturing excellence through accurate data reporting and management within the Staverton Operations Team. Ideal candidates will possess strong computer literacy and experience in materials inventory, along with a commitment to fostering diversity and inclusion. Competitive salary and benefits package offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Potential bonus

Generous pension scheme

12 flexible days

25-day holiday entitlement

2 paid volunteering days

Qualifications

• Wide spectrum of skills with key focus on computer literacy.
• Experience in a fast-paced environment preferred.
• Exposure to manufacturing is ideal but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for Administration Management ensuring data accuracy.
• Process Order Management and support.
• Conduct Material Usage Variance analysis.
• Provide data support to Production Managers.
• Maintain knowledge of GLOBE transactional systems.

Skills

Computer literacy and data input accuracy

Experience in materials inventory

Experience in GLOBE SAP

Scheduling multiple tasks

Experience in fast-paced environment

Job description

Business Area: Cereal Partners Worldwide

Job Title: Operations Coordinator
Location: Staverton, Wiltshire

Duration ; 12 month Fixed Term Contract

Salary circa £31,000 depending on experience + potential bonus + generous pension scheme + 12 flexible days on top of 25-day holiday entitlement + 2 paid volunteering days + other fantastic benefits!

Championing diversity and inclusion is so important to us; when we embrace different perspectives and give everyone the chance to be the best they can be, we can think in new, creative ways that grow and enhance our business.

Position Summary

We have a fantastic Opportunity for an Operations Coordinator to join our Staverton Operations Team reporting directly to the Operations Manager. The key goal of this role is to support Manufacturing excellence through the provision of accurate and timely data reporting using data software systems.

At Cereal Partners UK, we have established ourselves as one of the largest cereal manufacturers in the UK, making many well-loved brands with a long heritage. Cereal Partners UK is a powerful alliance between Nestlé and General Mills, producing some of the biggest names in breakfast cereals. As a bright, forward-thinking company, we are always striving for a new way to develop and market better products, helping to enhance the lifestyle of consumers and stay on top in the highly competitive cereal aisle.

Impact

The role of Operations coordinator is a pivotal role for the department duties would include but not limited too

• Responsible for Administration Management within Operation team to ensure data accuracy across multiple digitalised systems.
• Process Order Management and support
• Material Usage Variance analysis and material consumption auditing
• Provide data and systems support service to Production and System Performance Managers
• Maintaining end user GLOBE transactional knowledge (Inc. external solutions e.g. DMO, auto labeller)
• Planning operations activities and create operations master plan with clear KPIs and target for the shift leaders
• Training , coaching and support for Shift Leaders and AWG team members.
• Provide accurate and up to date information ensuring the achievement of the factory KPIs whilst ensuring compliance.
• Execute the appropriate daily / weekly health checks to maintain system health- Investigation and rectification of data and system errors.
• Creation of standards to ensure system compliance as per company guidelines.

Ingredients for Succes

This role is very much at the front line of our operation and the person we need, needs to have a wide spectrum of skills with a key focus on

• Computer literacy and data input accuracy
• Previous experience in materials inventory would be an advantage
• Previous experience in GLOBE SAP would be an advantage
• Evidence of being able to schedule multiple tasks from labour to operational activities
• Has previously worked in a fast paced environment
• Exposure to manufacturing, ideal but not essential

What you need to know

What can we offer in return? Great benefits you’d expect from a business the size of Nestlé – in the shape of a competitive salary and benefits package, bonus scheme, flexible working scheme, 25 days holiday plus statutory holidays plus flex leave, pension scheme and a real focus on personal development and growth.

The closing date for this role is 23 January 2026

We will be considering candidates as they apply and we will occasionally close job advertisements early in the event we receive sufficient applicants, so please don’t delay in submitting your application.

At Nestlé, our values are rooted in respect. When we embrace diversity and give everyone the chance to be the best they can be, we can think in new, creative ways that grow and enhance our business. People of all gender identities, ethnically diverse individuals, people with disabilities, and members of the LGBT+ community are strongly encouraged to apply. If there is anything we can do to accommodate you to participate fully in the application process, please let us know. We take pride in championing inclusion and diversity, our people make up a number of Colleague Networks who represent different experiences and communities who hold us accountable in creating a sense of belonging for all, and our values create the conditions for us to respect the unique contribution you bring. Find out more about our Colleague Networks here: Diversity, equity and inclusion | Nestlé (nestle.co.uk)

We are committed to equal opportunity for all and we may collect relevant data for monitoring purposes during our candidate registration process. Be yourself, everyone else is taken!