Line Performance Manager

We have a fantastic opportunity for a talented, driven individual to join our Nestlé Beverages business within our Factory as a Line Performance Manager, reporting directly to the Area Manager. This role is a key role for the factory; responsible for building the improvement strategy whilst having full accountability and autonomy for driving their area to World Class performance levels in Safety, Quality, Cost and Service. To achieve this, the Line Performance Manager will lead the TPM journey within their area and passionately focus on building individual & team competences to execute critical standards with excellence, whist building team autonomy and a continuous improvement mind-set. The position is within our Nestlé Dalston Factory, which is the home of Nescafe and produces a range of Cappuccino, Aero and Coffee mate products. These are produced through a highly automated PLC controlled process plant and automated filling and packing lines. It is continually developing our recipes and expanding our leading brands. A day in the life of…a Line Performance Manager This position is expected to drive Nestlé continuous excellence and continuous improvements through the operation and processes within our Manufacturing and Fill & Packing departments by empowering and engaging the operators and other Line Performance Managers. Other key responsibilities of this role will include:

• Leading development of the team to provide appropriate skills and flexibility of workforce to suit current and future needs aligned to business goals, using tools such as coaching, competence matrices and development plans.
• Working with the Local Leadership Team and Engineering to coordinate and prioritise resource to achieve production and maintenance plans with quality execution of TPM.
• Leading and coaching operational reviews to drive and embed a continuous improvement mind-set to support the achievement of the Operational Master Plan.
• Creating strategies and priorities for the line to deliver the drivers for the OMP in all key areas - SHE, Quality, Supply Chain, Operations and Cost.
• Coaching, training and assessing to ensure the capability of the team and the rigorous application of standards and methodologies, driving autonomy and accountability at the lowest level., 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!
  
  To be considered for this pivotal role within the Dalston Factory, we are looking for candidates who have the passion to explore and be dynamic with improvement projects. Other key attributes will include:
• Proven experience managing a team in a FMCG production manufacturing environment.
• Mechanical and technical comprehension will be advantageous.
• You will ideally have experience with TPM, continuous improvements and lean manufacturing.
• Displaying strong initiative and drive for continuous improvement with a natural coaching & development style and a genuine interest in people development.
• A clear, strategic vision.
• Ability to challenge the norm.
• You will need to demonstrate understanding of Safety, Engineering, Quality and Labour regulations.
• Experience of developing strategy to drive line improvement.
• Experience managing and implementing change programmes would be an advantage.
• Strong leadership capability and operational management experience.
• Problem solving mindset.
  
  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., 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.