First Line Manager

Nestlé; Subang Jaya; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company in Malaysia is seeking a First Line Manager. This role involves ensuring employee safety, product quality, and asset performance while managing a shift production plan. The ideal candidate should have a bachelor's degree in Food Science or Food Technology along with 2-5 years of experience in FMCG/Food Manufacturing. Leadership skills and the ability to coach and develop team members are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in FMCG/Food Manufacturing.
• Minimum 2-3 years of supervisory experience.
• Ability to lead projects in a factory environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure employee safety, product quality, and asset performance.
• Coach team members to exceed job requirements.
• Maintain working areas according to GMP.

Skills

Leadership ability

Food manufacturing knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Coaching skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science or Food Technology

Job description

Position Snapshot (First Line Manager (FLM))

Company: Nestlé Manufacturing (M)SdnBhd

Job Type: Permanent – Full Time

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science or Food Technology

Experience: 2 - 5 years in FMCG/Food Manufacturing, Minimum 2-3 years supervisory experience and managing shift teams

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.

• Ensure the timely deployment of People development plan and assure competencies of the team as per the agreed plan with PM, including proper training inc. equipment, safety procedures, hygiene; enforce strict compliance to SOPs by all personnel within the shift.
• Coach employees to fulfill and exceed the requirements of the job through NCE approach.
• Ensure that the working areas are kept clean and 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 adequate distribution of skills to enable production plan to be achieved effectively.
• Ensure timely launch of new products to the Market as per agreement with the business unit.
• Ensure adequate maintenance of the installations in coordination with quality, engineering & administration.

What Will Make You Successful

• Proven mature knowledge in food manufacturing or degree/Diploma in Food sciences or Food Technology.
• Had a relevant work experience either during or after studies.
• Good attitude to work and ability to interact with people.
• Demonstration of leadership ability by leading a project within a factory environment.
• Demonstration of Leadership skills in positively confronting inappropriate behaviour and using everyday coaching to ensure involvement of the workforce.