Position Snapshot

Business Area: Nestlé UK & Ireland

Job Title: Process Optimiser – 12-months Fixed Terms Contract
Location: York, UK

Salary: £35,000- £39,000 depending on experience + potential bonus + generous pension scheme + 12 flexible days on top of 25-day holiday entitlement + 2 paid volunteering days + other fantastic benefits!

Championing diversity and inclusion is so important to us; when we embrace different perspectives 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.  

For this role, there is an expectation of 3 days per week in the office and 2 days from home. However at Nestlé we are proud to support and provide equality of opportunity that supports employees to effectively blend their work life and commitments through hybrid and flexible working arrangements, so speak to us to understand what this could look like for you. We would be open to discussing part time working arrangements for this role.

Position Summary

An exciting opportunity awaits to join the THub team as a Process Optimizer. You will be involved in reviewing and onboarding our Raw and Pack network onto the THUB ways of working, ensuring seamless operations and continuous improvement. This is a great opportunity to join a global business and play a crucial role in expanding the THUB portfolio.

Nestle's THub-North, based in York, serves as the first European Transport Hub, responsible for planning and executing cross-border road and intermodal transportation within Europe. Our focus is on optimizing efficiency, cost, service, and sustainability across Nestle's European network of factories, distribution centres, and inbound raw and packaging materials from major suppliers.

Join our team and be part of a dynamic environment where you can make a significant impact on optimizing processes and driving operational excellence.

A day in the life of a Process Optimiser

This role will be heavily focussed on project delivery with a particular focus on onboarding of new suppliers.

As part of your role, there will be quarterly travel to other European Nestle hubs, however we would not expect this to exceed more than 5 periods of travel throughout the length of the contract.

• Identifying and reviewing potential suppliers for onboarding
• Managing the end-to-end onboarding journey, from initial contact to go-live and hyper care
• Conducting meetings with stakeholders and project SPOCs to provide regular updates on onboarding progress
• Presenting progress reports to senior management
• Analysing data in excel and Power BI to make informed decisions
• Utilizing improvement techniques to drive performance enhancement and eliminate process waste

 What will make you successful

To excel in this role, you should possess a solid understanding of project delivery and implementation.

Previous experience in international or domestic transport planning would be an advantage but is not essential.

Key experiences and characteristics:

• Experience in managing and delivering projects

• Strong communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships across various functions and markets are essential.

• Proficiency in excel, PowerPoint, and Power BI is a must, along with the ability to deliver compelling presentations and utilize persuasion skills.

• Resilience in the face of challenges will also contribute to your success.

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 statutory holidays plus flex leave, pension scheme and a real focus on personal development and growth.

The closing date for this role is 18/03/2025

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)

We are committed to equal opportunity for all and we may collect relevant data for monitoring purposes during our candidate registration process. Be yourself, everyone else is taken!