First Line Manager, Panjang Factory (opens in new tab)

Nestle SA; Bandar Lampung; On-site; IDR 180,000,000 - 280,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal opportunities

Career growth opportunities

Sustainability focus

Job summary

Nestlé is seeking a First Line Manager for the Panjang Factory to lead frontline manufacturing operations, ensuring safe, efficient production and high quality while driving continuous improvement and production targets.

You will develop people, manage resources, and collaborate with Engineering, Quality, SHE, HR and Supply Chain, applying TPM, Lean, and NCE methodologies to achieve excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Food Technology, Chemical/Industrial Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 3 years' manufacturing experience in FMCG or food/beverage.
• Experience leading and developing production teams.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management to influence functions.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety, health, environmental, and food safety compliance in production.
• Achieve production targets through planning and execution.
• Drive line efficiency, productivity, and asset optimization.
• Manage workforce performance, capability building, and coaching.
• Support continuous improvement via NCE, TPM, Lean, and problem-solving.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Quality, SHE, HR, and Supply Chain.

Skills

Leadership

People development

Stakeholder management

Communication

Problem solving

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical field

Tools

TPM

Lean Manufacturing

NCE

HACCP

QMS

KPIs

Job description

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.

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.