Position Snapshot

Location: Wahgunyah, VIC (Northeast Victoria – close to regional hubs of Albury/Wodonga and
Duration: Full time, Permanent
2 positions available

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. Our philosophy is Good Food, Good Life, and we’re building a company that you’ll be proud to be part of. 

Opportunity currently exists for a Manufacturing Excellence Coordinator to join the Manufacturing Excellence (ME) team based in our Wahgunyah Factory. In this role, the ME Coordinator will implement a sustainable continuous improvement culture on site through the engagement, development and support of people contributing to Nestlé Oceania's growth and profitability strategies.

A day in the life…

Reporting to the Manufacturing Excellence Manager, key responsibilities include but not limited to: 

• Drive the review of achieving the optimum operational performance and efficient utilisation of manufacturing assets, considering total delivered cost, quality, safety and service.
• Ensure implementation of corporate cost and performance improvement objectives.
• Ensure adherence to company policies related to operational performance, in particular correct implementation of GI 23.010-2 (Managing Manufacturing Performance).    
• Co-ordinate review of Master Recipes and ensure all standards are updated at Standard Cost Budget (SCB) incorporating appropriate improvements.    
• Drive continuous improvement through the implementation of 7 key standard routines.
• Ensure implementation of best practices as defined by the Best-in-Class repository.
• Network and benchmark actively with other sites to identify and implement best practices.
• Provide training and support to the production teams to ensure that factory systems and tools (SAP, DMO, NSAM) are correctly utilised.   Run system health checks.
• Manage manufacturing standards and master recipes. 
• Accountable for capacity data using the Capacity Summary Tool (CST) and keeping it updated at least yearly or as required.
• Establish annual continuous improvement plan and coordinate its implementation.

What will make you successful

• Joining a collaborative team of specialists, you will be a strong team player with a drive to deliver quality outcomes with efficiency and with a passion for continuous process improvement. 
• Enjoy working within cross-functional teams in a dynamic work environment.
• Tertiary qualification in Science, Food Technology or Engineering.  
• Knowledge of food manufacturing and relevant work experience either during or after studies.
• Good attitude to work and strong ability to have positive interactions with people.
• Ability to deliver results through others. 
• Ability to train and coach continuous improvement methodologies.
• Previous experience and familiarity working with SAP preferred.

Applicants will be required to undergo pre-employment checks, including but not limited to health checks, prior to appointment to this role.

Applicants must have full Australian working rights  

Benefits

You will have the chance to work with an outstanding and highly engaged team, build and grow your career with an inclusive, global FMCG leader.

In addition, we offer:

• Varied career experiences and personalised development support
• Wellbeing benefits including vaccinations and health insurance discounts
• Diversity & Inclusion initiatives and program
• Paid parental and partner leave
• Purchase Leave Scheme
• Volunteering leave, Sports leave, Emergency Services leave
• Discounted Nestlé products
• Novated Leasing 
• Salary Sacrifice to Superannuation

Our Story

• Nestlé enjoys a reputation as one of the world’s largest FMCG companies and a leader in nutrition, health and wellness. Our inclusive and high-performance culture is a testament to the great training, development, rewards and recognition we extend to every member of our 5000-strong Oceania workforce.
• You can realise your full potential at Nestlé, working among the leading teams in nutrition, health and wellness. As part of a global network, you can use your skills to influence others and make a positive impact where you own a piece of the action. 
• At Nestlé, you will work in a supportive environment where your ideas and points of view will be championed by a collaborative team. Together, we will drive the strength of our brands, the quality of our products, and the future of our business. 
• At Nestlé, you can make a difference to millions of lives, every single day. As a large, global company that’s driven by purpose, you and your team can add your piece of legacy of creating a better, healthier future. 
• In return you will have the chance to work with an outstanding team, and build and grow your career with an inclusive, global FMCG leader.
• Nestlé Oceania supports a culture of diversity and inclusion in all that we do. Take a look at Careers at Nestlé Australia | Nestlé Australia (nestle.com.au) to see some of the ways we live and practice this every day in our workplace.
• For more information please visit our website Nestlé Australia Home | Nestlé Australia (nestle.com.au) or Our LinkedIn page http://www.linkedin.com/company/nestle-s-a-

Apply today!