**Company:** Nestle **Qualification:** Matric with English and Math’s, Degree/ ND in Eng, Production or Food science, plus 3 years’ experience in food manufacturing environment & Computer Literate. **Closing date:** 18 February 2025 **Position Summary** With a history spanning over 150 years, Nestlé didn’t become the world’s leading food and beverages brand by chance. Perfection is at the heart of what we do, and our people are always looking for the next big idea to cement our status. We are now looking for a **Team Leader** based in Mossel Bay. **A day in the life of a Team Leader:** **Control of Production Scheduling and Planning § Manage weekly MPS and Monthly production Plan** Break down weekly plan into daily shifts. Monitor daily any deviations from scheduling and supply and reasons for it. Analyze shop floor reports, take appropriate actions and report to plant manager daily. Attend all meetings relevant to the above. **Plant Performance/Efficiency Management** Analyze output/efficiency (DMO) on a shift basis and take the appropriate action Ensure compliance with all output recording procedures **Budget /variance control** Organize daily/weekly cycle counting of ingredients, packaging, WIP and finished products. Analyze weekly variance and institute corrective action where necessary. **Management of HR** Identify all training needs for the line crew and conduct or arrange training when and where required. Arrange line crewing, including labour transfers and contract works. Ensure full familiarization with current labour Legislation Compile shift rosters in conjunction with other Team Leaders. **Implementation of NQS** Analyze LP forms and take appropriate action (reduction of filling losses and legal compliance) Ensure that release parameters are complied with, and the release procedure is followed. Attend and participate in daily sensory meetings and take appropriate actions. Participate in production trails and industrial batches. **Safety, Loss and Control Management** Ensure that all OHASA regulations are adhered to, includes tag raising and loto Ensure that all environmental regulations are compiled to. Ensure that adequate first aid equipment and trained personnel is available. Investigate and report all accidents and propose necessary modifications. **Innovative and Improvement** Promote Continuous Improvement (TPM) and seek new and improved methods of working in order to increase efficiency in the overall production process Manage Teamwork to ensure continuous improvement of all activities and resources within the organization. **What will make you successful:** + Matric with English and Math’s, Degree/ ND in Eng, Production or Food science, plus 3 years’ experience in food manufacturing environment & Computer Literate. + Understanding of Factory operations + Leadership to achieve agreed targets. + Improvement methodologies. + Diagnostic and analytical ability + Basic financial understanding + Employee Relations + Communication + Training Needs analysis, Skills Matrix & execution