Nestle - Senior Officer - Production | Goa, India
Nestle is Hiring Senior Officer - Production in Goa, India!
Job Purpose
The Senior Officer - Production is responsible for managing production operations, resources, and teams to ensure efficient manufacturing processes while maintaining quality, safety, and compliance standards. The role focuses on achieving production targets, optimizing resource utilization, supporting continuous improvement initiatives, and developing team capabilities.
Key Responsibilities
Production Operations
- Issue and execute production instructions on the shop floor by allocating appropriate manpower, materials, and machinery.
- Implement production plans and adjust operational activities based on available resources and production requirements.
- Coordinate routine, periodic, and shutdown maintenance activities, including CIP processes.
- Monitor production costs and optimize resource utilization while ensuring product quality and workplace safety.
Compliance & Safety
- Ensure compliance with product, process, regulatory, and company standards.
- Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and implement corrective actions when required.
- Promote workplace safety and communicate Safety, Health, and Environment (SHE) requirements to team members.
Data Management & Performance Monitoring
- Analyze line performance, labor efficiency, and production variances using available systems and tools.
- Monitor raw material, packaging material, and energy consumption to control usage variances.
Continuous Improvement
- Identify process improvement opportunities and implement corrective and preventive actions.
- Coordinate production-related activities with cross-functional teams, including product trials, new product development, and technical projects.
- Support audits and compliance programs such as HACCP, ISO, and GMP.
Team Development
- Coach, mentor, and train team members to improve productivity and operational efficiency.
- Provide performance feedback and support skill development initiatives.
- Facilitate effective communication between management and shop floor teams.
Required Knowledge & Skills
- Understanding of manufacturing and filling/packing operations.
- Knowledge of production cost management and resource optimization.
- Familiarity with manufacturing, maintenance, and quality systems.
- Understanding of statutory, company, and factory regulations and procedures.
- Knowledge of health, safety, and environmental practices.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficiency in computer applications.
Qualifications & Experience
- B.Tech in Food Technology, Dairy Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Industrial Production.
- 2–7 years of relevant manufacturing or production experience.
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