Crew Leader Special Products

Position Overview

Location: Konolfingen, Switzerland
Company: Nestlé Switzerland S.A.
Employment level: 100%
Contract type: permanent
Start date: immediate or by arrangement

Benefits

• International working environment
• 41-hour work week
• Minimum 25 days holiday per year, more depending on age
• 13th month salary and bonus opportunity
• Pension fund benefits above the legal minimum
• Free parking
• Discount at the Nestlé Shop (on site in Konolfingen)
• Many opportunities for career development and personal growth

Position at a glance
550 employees responsible for producing high-quality infant nutrition for domestic and international markets shape the dynamic, highly automated working environment of the Konolfingen factory. This places high daily demands on our team regarding compliance with hygiene regulations and occupational safety. Would you like to be part of our team?

To strengthen our Special Products (SP) department, we are looking for a communicative and responsible individual as Crew Leader.

A day in the life of a Crew Leader

• Leading and coordinating a team of 6 employees
• Daily presence at the production line
• Coaching and leadership in the areas of safety, quality, compliance, line performance and competitiveness to ensure achievement of KPIs and implementation of the Nestlé philosophy in close collaboration with the Line Performance Manager PEP
• Conducting employee development discussions, setting goals and tracking and determining goal achievement with support from the Special Products Manager and the trainer
• Assisting in planning required personnel and ensuring holiday and break coverage within the shift
• Leading and ensuring proper shift handovers (personnel, processes, equipment)
• Assisting in creating the weekly production plan in collaboration with Supply Chain and the Line Performance Manager PEP and monitoring timely implementation of the production programme while adhering to all SOPs, GMP guidelines and safety regulations
• Leading and implementing TPM processes
• Leading GSTD projects in collaboration with other departments
• Recording production feedback in SAP, troubleshooting in DMO and reviewing time recordings in Pro WFM
• Managing SAP orders
• Managing and reviewing production reports
• Ensuring responsible handling of raw materials, energy, packaging materials and cleaning agents

What makes you successful

• Acting as a Nestlé ambassador and representing and reflecting Nestlé values
• Technical vocational training in the food industry
• Good technical understanding and knowledge of the food industry
• Experience and/or interest in personnel management
• Good knowledge of SAP, DMO and MS Office
• Fluent German skills, English skills advantageous
• Good knowledge in data analysis (RCA, 5 Why method)
• Interest in continuous improvement (Lean / Kaizen)
• GMP / quality and audit awareness
• Leadership skills in safety & compliance
• Strong conflict management skills and ability to motivate the team
• Excellent communication skills
• "Can-do" attitude and proactive approach

At Nestlé, we want to help create a better and healthier world, inspire people to live healthier lives and work at a scale and pace that makes a difference. We do this by fostering a diverse, friendly, supportive and collaborative environment that drives positive change, welcomes innovation and empowers people and teams to win.

Do you want to make a big impact for the very little ones in this world? Become part of Nestlé and send us your complete application documents (cover letter, CV, certificates, diplomas etc.) directly online.