Nestlé is seeking a dedicated Team Leader to join its Sheikhupura Factory on a full-time basis with shift operations. This role offers an exciting opportunity to be part of the world’s largest Food and Beverage Company, where passion and purpose drive the enhancement of quality of life and a healthier future. As a Team Leader, you will play a vital role in ensuring smooth production operations while maintaining the highest standards of product quality, safety, and hygiene. This position not only allows you to contribute locally but also to grow professionally and personally within a supportive and dynamic environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure smooth and reliable production operations to meet daily production plans and targets with the right product quality.
- Coordinate with various departments to manage end-to-end production plans, including the availability of raw and packaging materials.
- Monitor line efficiency and ensure performance targets are consistently met.
- Implement HACCP protocols and enforce compliance with standard operating procedures (SOPs) among all shift personnel.
- Oversee the timely execution of people development plans, ensuring team competencies through proper training on equipment, safety procedures, and hygiene.
- Promote and enforce safe work practices during both operations and maintenance activities.
- Maintain cleanliness and operational readiness of working areas and installations in accordance with Nestlé Good Manufacturing Practices (NGMP).
- Enforce personnel hygiene and safety standards, including the use of protective clothing, shoe changes, and hand washing.
- Conduct continuous line controls and take immediate corrective actions to maintain prescribed quality and compliance with manufacturing instructions.
- Manage effective employee and industrial relations to ensure ongoing smooth factory operations.
- Ensure timely launch of new products in coordination with the business unit.
- Collaborate with the engineering team during breakdowns and maintenance to ensure equipment health and operational reliability.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering.
- 1-2 years of experience in a technical role, preferably within a processing plant in the food manufacturing or consumer goods industry.
- Proven ability to lead a team and work in shifts, ensuring safety, quality, and operational excellence.
- Strong ownership mindset and leadership skills to develop team competence and drive results through others.
Nestlé offers a career path that encourages continuous growth, both professionally and personally, within a company committed to making a positive impact on individuals and communities worldwide. This role is ideal for candidates who are passionate about operational excellence and eager to contribute to a global leader in food and beverage manufacturing.