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Nestlé Panjang Factory in Lampung, Indonesia seeks a First Line Manager to lead frontline manufacturing operations, ensure safe, efficient, high-quality production, and drive improvements across lines and teams.
You will optimize line performance, develop people, and collaborate with Engineering, Quality, SHE, HR, and Supply Chain to deliver excellence.
**Location: Panjang Factory, Lampung, Indonesia**
Position Snapshot
At Nestlé, we believe in unlocking the power of food to enhance quality of life for everyone, today and for generations to come. We are looking for a talented First Line Manager to join our Operations team at Panjang Factory and play a critical role in driving manufacturing excellence, people development, safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
**A Day in the Life of a First Line Manager**
As a First Line Manager, you will lead frontline manufacturing operations to ensure the safe, efficient, and high-quality production of Nestlé products. You will be responsible for optimizing line performance, managing resources effectively, developing people capabilities, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
**Your key responsibilities will include:**
+ Leading safety, health, environmental, and food safety compliance across production operations.
+ Ensuring achievement of production targets through effective operational planning and execution.
+ Driving line efficiency, productivity improvement, and asset optimization initiatives.
+ Managing workforce performance, capability building, employee engagement, and coaching activities.
+ Supporting continuous improvement initiatives through Nestlé Continuous Excellence (NCE), TPM, Lean, and problem-solving methodologies.
+ Collaborating cross-functionally with Engineering, Quality, SHE, HR, Supply Chain, and other key stakeholders to deliver operational excellence.
**What Will Make You Successful**
+ Bachelor's Degree in Food Technology, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or other related technical disciplines.
+ Minimum 3 years of experience in manufacturing, preferably within FMCG or food & beverage industries.
+ Experience leading and developing teams in a production environment.
+ Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence across functions.
+ Demonstrated problem-solving and continuous improvement capability.
+ Familiarity with TPM, Lean Manufacturing, NCE, HACCP, QMS, and manufacturing KPIs is highly desirable.
+ Good command of English, both written and spoken.
**We Are Nestlé**
Nestlé is the largest food and beverage company in the world. We are driven by a simple purpose: unlocking the power of food to enhance quality of life for everyone, today and for generations to come. At Nestlé, you'll find opportunities to grow, develop your career, and make a meaningful impact while working with passionate teams committed to excellence, innovation, and sustainability. We are committed to providing equal opportunities for all individuals and value diversity in our workforce.