Nestlé Confectionery Research and Development Centre
Manufacturing Capability and Digital Specialist
York, North Yorkshire
Salary: Up to £40,000 per annum plus excellent companywide benefits
12 months fixed term contract
This is a full time, 12-month fixed terms contract 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.
Position Summary
We have a fantastic opportunity to join our Site Operations Team in NPTC York as a Manufacturing Capability and Digital Specialist. Working on a 12-month project to accelerate the digital journey of Site Operations to deliver process improvement and LEAN ways of working you will be a key member of the team reporting to the Site Operations Lead.
You will be based at Research and Development Centre in York, home of Nestlé Confectionery Research and Development.
A little bit about us
Nestlé Confectionery Product Technology Centre, part of the wider, global business of Nestlé SA, is home to a host of fantastic brands, many of which have been enjoyed by consumers for generations. A job at our Nestlé Confectionery product technology centre could provide you with the opportunity to work on mega-brands such as KIT KAT, AERO, QUALITY STREET, MILKYBAR, SMARTIES or AFTER EIGHT to name but a few. At Nestlé Confectionery, we strive to put the consumer at the heart of everything we do and deliver the tastiest and healthiest treats and snacks every day.
NPTC Confectionery York is Nestlé’s leading centre for confectionery Research & Development, working in partnership with 3 development centres in Chile, China, and Ivory Coast. In York we are a team of 170 amazing people from over 30 nationalities and a variety of academic backgrounds. We have a strong focus on inclusion and belonging, an active Wellness program and we support 50 factories globally. Our objective is to provide ideas, technical innovation, and scientific support (for product, process, and technology) to continually improve and grow the confectionery business.
Our culture in PTC York is one where we develop and succeed together with the autonomy to work in a safe and inclusive environment.
The role of Manufacturing Capability and Digital Specialist
As Manufacturing Capability and Digital Specialist, you will be responsible for integrating digital solutions into our site Operations Team to enhance safety, efficiency, productivity, and quality. You will play a crucial role in bridging the gap between traditional R&D operational processes and digital technologies.
Further responsibilities include:
- Responsible for integrating digital solutions into our Site Operations Team to enhance safety, efficiency, productivity, and quality.
- Implementing various digital technologies, across the Site Operations team, utilising a mix of digital technology skills, project management and manufacturing improvement (LEAN/TPM/CI) expertise.
- Using Microsoft Suite technologies such as Teams, SharePoint, Forms, Power Automate, Power Apps, Power BI, POKA and DMO to achieve the above activities.
- Supporting the Site Operations team ensuring the efficient and accurate delivery of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and manufacturing checklists, enabling safe, streamlined operations, adherence to quality standards, and regulatory compliance.
- Ensuring the team have access to the right information, knowledge and skills to perform any tasks (e.g. SOP, checklists, solving problems) and assist with troubleshooting and knowledge/capability build.
What will make you successful?
- Experience within a manufacturing environment, with a good understanding of manufacturing operations.
- Experience, confidence, capability and familiarity of Microsoft Suite technologies such as Teams, SharePoint, Forms, Power Automate, Power Apps, Power BI, POKA and DMO
- Experience within training and development, preferably within an R&D / manufacturing environment.
- Ability to leverage digital solutions to drive process improvement and operational excellence using analytical skills to collect, analyse, and interpret data.
- Demonstrate knowledge and experience of LEAN / CI capability including Excellent problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
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 bank holidays plus flex leave, pension scheme and a real focus on personal development and growth.
The closing date for this role is Tuesday 02/04/2024.
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)
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