Area Manager - Manufacturing & Blending Dalston, England
Nestle
Full Time
Dalston, England
60000 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description
Position Snapshot – External advert
Business area: Nestlé Beverages
Job Title: Area Manager
Job Title: Area Manager
Location: Dalston, Cumbria
Salary: Up to £60,000 DOE + car allowance + potential bonus + other fantastic benefits
Although this is a full-time permanent opportunity, please speak to us about what flexibility means to you as we are always open to discuss individual’s flexible working needs, don’t let this stop you from applying.
Position Summary
We are looking for a Production Area Manager to join our team in Dalston This is an outstanding opportunity to develop your career with one of the biggest companies on the planet.
As the Area Manager you will be responsible for leading a team of Line Performance Managers and a wider team of production operators. .
Nestlé Dalston Factory in Cumbria is the European Centre for cappuccino and creamers producing a range of beverage products. These are produced through a highly automated PLC controlled process plant and automated filling and packing lines. It is continually developing and expanding leading brands such as Nescafé Frothy Coffee, Azera, Aero Hot Chocolate and Coffeemate
A day in the life of an Area Manager…..
Reporting into the Factory manager, as Area Manager you will be responsible for the people at the heart of our business and the day-to-day operations and performance improvement activities within production. You will focus on meeting key KPI’s & maintaining the legal requirements to safety, quality and cost standards.
Other key activities will include:
- Lead, support and coach your team of Line Performance Managers, Shift Leads and overall production team.
- Promote and maintain a safe working environment in compliance with the local legislation, promoting a Zero accident mind-set through continuous coaching on safety behaviours.
- Ensure that finished products are consistently manufactured meeting Product Quality attributes prescribed through the company QMS and meeting consumer expectations.
- Promote cleaning standards in line GMP standards.
- Contribute to the development & journey of the factory master plan.
- Direct and coordinate the production and maintenance strategy in line with embedding the line centric approach.
- Drive forward our continuous improvement activities through Nestle Continuous Excellence and TPM, coaching of methodology to drive the right culture and behaviours.
- Ensure ongoing smooth operation of factory through active employee engagement, a collaborative leadership style and good industrial relations.
- Take ownership for talent management.
What will make you successful?
First, we are looking for someone who has worked within a leadership role within complex manufacturing environment, who is passionate about driving lean manufacturing principles and has experience changing mind-sets.
Other key attributes we are looking are:
- Strong belief in the importance of H&S within a production environment
- People Management and development experience including employee relations.
- Experience of TPM and Lean manufacturing is essential.
- Ideally, you will be educated with in a technical discipline. Preferably degree qualified but would also consider those qualified through extensive experience.
- Understanding of modern maintenance & management tools
- You will be credible, approachable and results driven– able to gain the buy in of key stakeholders on site and across the wider business and flex your style depending on the audience.
What you need to know
What can we offer in return? Great benefits you’d expect from a business the size of Nestlé – in the shape of a competitive salary and benefits package, bonus scheme, flexible working scheme, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays plus flex leave, pension scheme and a real focus on personal development and growth.
Job advert posting date: 31/03/2023
Job advert closing date: 14/04/2023
Job advert closing date: 14/04/2023
We will be considering candidates as they apply and we will occasionally close job advertisements early in the event we receive sufficient applicants, so please don’t delay in submitting your application.
At Nestlé, our values are rooted in respect. When we embrace diversity and give everyone the chance to be the best they can be, we can think in new, creative ways that grow and enhance our business. People of all gender identities, ethnically diverse individuals, people with disabilities, and members of the LGBT+ community are strongly encouraged to apply. If there is anything we can do to accommodate you to participate fully in the application process, please let us know. We take pride in championing inclusion and diversity, our people make up a number of Colleague Networks who represent different experiences and communities who hold us accountable in creating a sense of belonging for all, and our values create the conditions for us to respect the unique contribution you bring. Find out more about our Colleague Networks here: Diversity, equity and inclusion | Nestlé (nestle.co.uk)
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Nestle
www.nestle.co.uk
Gatwick, United Kingdom
Mark Schneider
$5 to $10 billion (USD)
10000+ Employees
Company - Public
Food & Beverage Manufacturing
1867
