Production Engineer

Operations Talent Program

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Driven by integrity and united by the people-and-pet bond, we find strong purpose in the work we do and an even greater joy in those we get to work alongside. Together, we harness the expertise of our long-standing tradition of excellence to embrace possibility and continuously push to do what's never been done before in pet care. Discover your purpose and fuel your passions when you bring your love of pets to a team that prides itself on the power of togetherness—We are Proudly Connected. Purely Driven.

Are you an experienced operation professional who is looking to share your skill-set in a role that offers an opportunity for you to shine? Are you keen to make your mark in your next career step? Then this could be the role you’re looking for.

We are currently looking for a Production Engineer to join our Nestle Purina PetCare, Balıkesir Factory team.

Location: Balıkesir

Type of contract: Permanent

A day in the life of an Operations Talents Program young at Nestlé Purina:

Throughout the program, you will evolve in a dynamic and team spirited environment. A mentor will follow you and support your progression. You will also benefit from a range of trainings, which will allow you to develop deep knowledge in the business, acquire coaching competencies, project management skills, and much more.

And you will be part of a group of talents into the Operations Zone Europe that will allow you to build your network.

To be mobile is an advantage, as you will be assigned to different positions that will be offered to you according to your background, after the selection process. After a successful completion of the program, we will identify the leading positions in one of our factories or central functions or in different locations in Zone Europe Purina PetCare Network to fit our business needs and your personal and professional profile.

The Operations Talents Program is designed to enable talented employees to participate in a stimulating, multicultural and challenging learning environment, while providing a thorough exposure within Purina. It is a fast-paced opportunity for leading roles in our organization.

As a Production Engineer, you will have the following responsibilities;

• Lead the Safety Culture and conditions for a Safe Working Environment
• Check and enforce personnel hygiene & safety procedures
• Confirmation of occupational safety requirements at the shopfloor with the Safety Health & Environment Expert
• Ensure execution of TPM implementation aligned with rollout plan with sustainable results
• Ensure proper use of Line performance recording systems used at the Factory and defined digital tools.
• Ensure labour, material and production availability during the shift and their variances in the lines are tracked and delivers the targets
• Ensure that any deviations are investigated by using problem solving technics and root cause is defined and all corrective actions are captured
• Ensure opex saving opportunities are investigated and initiated
• Contribute to sustainably meet the Factory strategy targets in order to accelerate the business ambition
• Adopt and nurture a working style which actively involves and motivates colleagues, promoting an environment of continuous improvement and excellence
• Ensure that finished products are consistently manufactured according to standards of quality and relevant manufacturing instructions (compliance).
• Following, recording and taking necessarry actions for rework, waste, return and blocked proceses.
• Ensure that the working all areas are kept clean and maintained in working order including all operations & installations in accordance to Nestlé Good Manufacturing Practices (NGMP) and 5S Standards.
• Manage Production effectively through operational reviews and use Standard Routines (SDCA) to ensure sustainable results. Use of Basic Problem Solving tools and knowledge sharing (OPLs) to drive continuous improvements.
• Ensure the identified development plan and assure the competencies of the team (incl. Temporary people) as per the agreed plan with Manufacturing Manager
• Ensure constant dialogue and alignment with relevant stakeholders
  
  

Which profile are we looking for?

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree (Food Engineering or related fields)
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a similar role in manufacturing industry with direct management of Blue Collars, preferably in FMCG
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently in a team environment
• Ability to demonstrate coaching techniques
• Demonstrate and understanding of Safety, Engineering, Quality and Labour regulations
• Excellent command of English
• Living in Balıkesir or willing to move to Balıkesir
• Able to work with Shifts
• Mobility around Europe will be a strong advantage
  
  

What are our employee community values?

Safety, quality, compliance and respect are pillars for our community existence.

Respect is our overaching value in Nestlé. We RESPECT each other, others, environment and all life around.

We work in a supportive, caring, elevating environment. It is crucial for us to preserve our culture of solidarity.

The Nestlé Companies are an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer seeking diversity in qualified applicants for employment. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, gender, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, perceived disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected status, as defined by applicable law. Be a force for good.