Business: Nestlé UK & I Job Title: Lead Operator Location: Halifax, West Yorkshire Salary: £56720 basic salary inc shift allowance potential bonus fantastic benefits Contract: 12 months - 42h per week with a continental shift pattern that runs 7 days per week, this contract will commence 2 January 2025 Championing diversity and inclusion is so important to us; when we embrace different perspectives 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. Position Summary We have an exciting opportunity at our Halifax site as a Lead Operator. You will be responsible for the performance and results of the production lines and the control of material, all in accordance with health and safety, quality, and food hygiene standards. Nestlé Halifax Factory in West Yorkshire is the home of the iconic confectionary brand Quality Street, amongst several other well-known brands such as After Eight, Rolos and Munchies. A day in the life of a Lead Operator In this role you will be working in the heart of the production team, you will be working with Shift Managers, Technicians and Maintenance Planners to run the production environment efficiently. Responsibilities In line with Nestlé's continuous drive for excellence, the role will consist of both production and SAP transactions. Most of transactional tasks relate to handling of materials, stocktaking, variance investigations and compliance records. Using collected data and facts from shift reviews you will use your analytical skills to identify opportunities to make improvements to line performance and material variance. Support and influence colleagues leading and driving continuous improvement using Total Productive Maintenance methodology and Problem Solving to assist Nestlé’s drive for continued excellence. You will demonstrate leadership skills, be able to prioritise, support colleagues and be an effective communicator. What will make you successful? The ideal candidate for the role will: Ability to demonstrate continuous improvement and structured problem-solving projects; Have a proven track record working within a food manufacturing or production environment, although other backgrounds will be considered; Preferably be qualified with either an apprenticeship, HNC Level in Business or similar equivalent (NVQ etc), relevant to manufacturing. Successful candidates will complete an apprenticeship so if candidates do not already have this, they will need to pass as part of the role; Have GCSE Grade C or equivalent Maths & English (must have certificate evidence); Be proficient in Microsoft Office 365 tools including Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook and Teams. Knowledge of BI and Power Automate tools is a bonus; Have worked with ERP systems, preferably SAP; Preferably have lead work groups under Lean Manufacturing or TPM principles. What You Need To Know Applicants will be required to evidence their qualifications in hard copy and will be attending an assessment as part of the interviewing process. The successful candidates will complete a defined training programme. The closing date for this role is 8 November 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) We are committed to equal opportunity for all and we may collect relevant data for monitoring purposes during our candidate registration process. Be yourself, everyone else is taken