First Line Manager

Nestle; Subang Jaya; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Iconic global coffee brand

Advanced manufacturing technologies

Impactful improvement projects

Career development in a collaborative,

Global company culture

Job summary

Nestlé Malaysia is seeking a First Line Manager to secure Employee Safety, Product Quality and Asset Performance while delivering on the Shift Production Plan. You will ensure safeguarding of operations and drive continuous improvement within a global food and beverage leader.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Engineering with 3–5 years' experience in manufacturing, production or FMCG, plus a background in manpower, quality, safety, and compliance management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• 3–5 years in manufacturing, production or FMCG industries.
• Background in manpower, quality, safety, and compliance management.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely deployment of people development plans and validate team competencies with SOPs.
• Coach employees to meet job requirements using NCE approach.
• Maintain clean, safe working areas and GMP compliance across installations.
• Enforce personnel hygiene and safety measures; ensure proper PPE and hand hygiene.
• Lead continuous improvement and employee involvement cultures via NCE; support operators and staff.

Skills

People management

Quality management

Safety management

Compliance management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Job description

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Location: Batu Tiga, Shah Alam, Selangor
Degree: Engineering
Experience: 3-5 years in manufacturing, production or FMCG industries

Position Summary:

Joining Nestlé means you are joining the largest Food and Beverage Company in the world. At our very core, we are a human environment – passionate people driven by the purpose of enhancing the quality of life and contributing to a healthier future. A Nestle career empowers you to make an impact locally and globally, as you are provided with the opportunity to make a mark and stand out, as long as you seek it. With Nestle, you are enabled and encouraged to grow not only as professionals, but also as people.

We are looking for a First Line Manager to ensure Employee Safety, Product Quality and Asset Performance while delivering on time the Shift Production Plan.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure the timely deployment of People development plan and assure the competencies of his/her team as per the agreed plan with PM (proper training inc. equipment, safety procedures, hygiene) Enforce strict compliance to standard operating procedures (SOPs) by all personnel within the shift.
• Coach employees to fulfil and exceed the requirements of the job through NCE approach
• Ensure that the working areas are kept clean and are maintained in working order including all installations in accordance to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Check and enforce personnel hygiene & safety e.g. protective clothing (uniform), shoe change & hand wash.
• Support in leading a continuous improvement/employee involvement culture through NCE approach. Drive for excellence and support operators and staff in their tasks.
• Provide timely feedback and coaching to individuals and team in order to develop them to their full potential and to achieve objectives in accordance with NCE guidelines.
• Ensure succession plans and development - coaching of direct reports (where applicable) including development of specific training.
• Ensure that there is an adequate distribution of skills to enable production plan to be achieved effectively.
• Ensure timely launch of new products to the Market as per agreed with the business unit.Ensure adequate maintenance of the installations in coordination with quality, engineering & administration.

We're Looking For:

• Graduate of a Bachelors Degree in Engineering or related discipline
• With 3-5 years of experience in manufacturing, production or FMCG industries
• With background in manpower, quality, safety, and compliance management

Why Join Us?

• Work with an iconic global coffee brand
• Exposure to advanced manufacturing technologies
• Opportunity to drive impactful improvement projects
• Develop your career in a high-performing and collaborative environment

We are Nestlé, the largest food and beverage company. We are 308,000 employees strong driven by the purpose of enhancing the quality of life and contributing to a healthier future.

Our values are rooted in respect: respect for ourselves, respect for others, respect for diversity and respect for our future.

With more than CHF 91.4 billion sales in 2018, we have an expansive presence with 413 factories in more than 85 countries. We believe our people are our most important asset, so we'll offer you a dynamic inclusive international working environment with many opportunities across different businesses, functions and geographies, working with diverse teams and cultures. Want to learn more? Visit us at www.nestle.com.