Jobs at Nestle Foods

Position Summary

• With a history spanning over 150 years, Nestlé is one of the world's leading food and beverage companies.
• We are looking for a Packaging Development Manager to join our team at the Agbara Factory.
• The Packaging Development Manager will drive and support business growth by delivering packaging solutions that respond to consumer and business needs while meeting Nestlé requirements for quality, safety, efficiency, sustainability and compliance.

A Day in the Life of a Packaging Development Manager
Packaging Development & Innovation:

• Lead packaging activities for new product development and introduction, delivering solutions on time, on cost and on quality.
• Translate consumer, customer and business needs into effective packaging functions, specifications and technical solutions.
• Drive successful launches and vertical start-up across different product categories, packaging formats and filling/packing technologies.

Safety, Quality & Compliance:

• Ensure packaging materials and operations comply with company requirements and applicable national/international regulations.
• Drive food-contact packaging CoC validation/documentation and implementation of the Packaging Material Monitoring Plan with Quality, R&D/PTC and Packaging stakeholders.
• Lead packaging quality improvements and corrective actions to reduce packaging-related consumer complaints and safety/quality issues.

Sustainability & Continuous Improvement:

• Drive packaging-material reduction and lower-environmental-impact solutions using tools such as PIQET/LCA where appropriate.
• Support factory operations in waste reduction, problem solving, efficiency improvement and NCE/DMAIC initiatives.
• Identify and implement packaging cost, quality and environmental improvements without compromising product or consumer requirements.

Supplier & Packaging Capability:

• Manage technical relationships with suppliers, converters and co-packers and participate in supplier/converter audits.
• Lead resolution of packaging-material issues with suppliers and the factory packaging team.
• Develop and coach the three-person packaging team and maintain strong links with Packaging Expert Networks and technology partners.

Factory Leadership & Collaboration:

• Contribute as a member of the Factory Management Team.
• Partner closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Marketing, Procurement, Supply Chain, Regulatory Affairs and R&D.
• Bring external packaging trends and best practices into Agbara’s complex multi-category, multi-machine environment.

Key Success Measures

• Successful new launches and vertical start-up
• Reduction in packaging safety and quality issues
• Improvement in food-contact packaging CoC quality/compliance
• Reduction in packaging environmental impact and material usage
• Reduction in packaging-material issues and waste
• Supplier/converter audit effectiveness
• Material cost savings and NCE/DMAIC contribution
• Reduction in packaging-related consumer complaints
• Capability development within the packaging team

What will make you successful?

• An Engineering degree or equivalent. Relevant disciplines may include Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical or other appropriate Engineering fields.
• Proven packaging experience in a manufacturing environment. Food/FMCG packaging experience is preferred, while strong pharmaceutical packaging experience will also be considered.
• Experience with multiple product categories, packaging formats and filling/packing equipment. Multi-site or complex-factory exposure is strongly advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of packaging technology, material specifications and conversion processes.
• Competence in packaging safety, quality and compliance, together with awareness of relevant packaging technology platforms.
• Experience in supplier/converter management and auditing.
• Knowledge of packaging sustainability, material reduction and environmental-impact assessment approaches.
• Factory experience in filling and packing operations, with an understanding of line automation.
• Knowledge of HACCP, hygienic engineering, TPM/LEAN and SHE principles is advantageous.
• Ability to lead and coach a team, collaborate at Factory Management level and influence cross-functional stakeholders.
• Experience with SAP, GLOBE, NPDI and Cape Pack is advantageous.

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Position Summary

• With a history spanning over 150 years, Nestlé did not become the world’s leading food and beverages company by chance.
• Our people are always looking for the next big idea to strengthen our business and create value.
• We are now looking for a Sales Administration Executive to join our Waters business in Nigeria.
• The role will enable business performance and growth by driving quantitative and qualitative sales objectives through business analytics, functional support to the Sales team and effective collaboration with stakeholders.
• The successful candidate will act as a commercial partner to the National Sales Manager, supporting informed decision-making across the Sales organization.

Responsibilities
A day in the life of the Sales Administration Executive:

• Coordinate Branch and Modern Trade sales reviews and forecasting to support achievement of sales objectives and identify opportunities and risks promptly.
• Align sales forecasts and objectives into branch, regional and customer plans, including monthly and quarterly target allocation.
• Provide data analytics and insights to track Sell-In, Sell-Out, stock holding, collections and other key sales performance indicators.
• Partner with Sales Control and Decision Support to prepare and drive collection plans for credit and cash customers, supporting Accounts Receivable and overdue objectives.
• Collaborate with Demand and Supply Planning, Customer Service and Physical Logistics to support sales forecasts, quality of sales and prompt customer deliveries.
• Coordinate distributor targets, rebates, sales incentives and Secondary Sales Force performance, payment and reconciliation processes.
• Create and maintain accurate customer master data and ensure timely data uploads in SAP.
• Support the Sales team with work tools, asset management and operating requirements in collaboration with HR, IT and General Services.
• Support the National Sales Manager in ensuring adherence to Nestlé principles, policies, local trade terms and relevant regulations.

What will make you successful

• A university Degree or an HND with a minimum 5 years of FMCG Sales and/or Marketing experience.
• Strong experience in sales planning, forecasting, performance reporting, sales administration or commercial operations.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word , Outlook and Power BI.
• Strong analytical and commercial capability, with the ability to translate data into clear business insights and recommendations.
• Good understanding of key business functions, including Commercial, Finance, Technical and Supply Chain.
• Strong leadership, teamwork and stakeholder-management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong issue-resolution, organizational and planning capability.
• Ability to prioritize effectively, work within tight timelines and remain calm when addressing critical business issues.
• High integrity and the ability to influence stakeholders constructively.

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Position Summary

• Joining Nestlé means you are joining the largest food and beverage company in the world.
• At our very core, we are a human environment, passionate people driven by the purpose of enhancing the quality of life and contributing to a healthier future.
• We are looking for a Production Planner to prepare realistic short-term production schedules based on available production capacity, labour and materials.
• The successful candidate will work closely with factory and supply chain teams to identify potential constraints early and help maintain product availability.

Responsibilities
A Day in the Life of a Production Planner:

• Prepare short-term production schedules at SKU level, taking available capacity, labour and materials into consideration.

• Ensure production orders are realistically sequenced to support product availability.
• Provide capacity information to support production, shutdown and investment planning.
• Provide information on labour requirements based on the agreed production plan.
• Maintain accurate scheduling master data and ensure planning systems reflect actual production processes.
• Work closely with Materials Schedulers to identify material shortages that could affect production.
• Identify potential capacity issues early and propose appropriate actions.
• Work with factory stakeholders to identify opportunities to improve production planning and scheduling.
• Support the Concurrent Planner with risk assessments and contingency plans.

What will make you successful

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, Economics or a related discipline.
• At least 2 years of experience in production scheduling.
• At least 2 years of experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Good understanding of end-to-end supply chain planning, particularly detailed production scheduling.
• Good understanding of the balance between customer service and cost.
• Strong planning and prioritization skills.
• Ability to act proactively, take ownership and influence stakeholders.
• CPIM certification would be an advantage.