Sustainability & Esg Operations Lead

Danareksa; Batang; On-site; IDR 120,000,000 - 180,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Nestlé Panjang Factory in Lampung, Indonesia seeks a First Line Manager to lead frontline manufacturing operations, ensuring safe, efficient production of Nestlé products while upholding quality and continuous improvement.

You will drive line performance, manage resources, develop people and collaborate with Engineering, Quality, SHE, HR and Supply Chain to deliver operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline is required.
• Minimum 3 years of manufacturing experience, preferably FMCG/food & beverage.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills across functions.
• Demonstrated problem-solving and continuous improvement capabilities.
• Familiarity with TPM, Lean Manufacturing, NCE, HACCP, QMS and KPIs is highly desirable.
• Proficient in English, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety, health, environmental, and food safety compliance across production operations.
• Ensure achievement of production targets via effective planning and execution.
• Drive line efficiency, productivity improvements, and asset optimization initiatives.
• Manage workforce performance, capability building, employee engagement, and coaching.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives through NCE, TPM, Lean, and problem-solving methodologies.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Quality, SHE, HR, Supply Chain and other stakeholders to deliver operational excellence.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Food Technology, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or related

Tools

TPM

Lean Manufacturing

NCE

HACCP

QMS

Job description

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.