Manufacturing Excellence Manager

Location

Dong Nai, Vietnam

POSITION SNAPSHOT

• Working location: Nestlé Tri An Factory (Amata IZ, Dong Nai)
• Working time: Mon-Fri
• Reporting line: Factory Manager

MAIN JOB PURPOSE

The factory Manufacturing Excellence Manager provides decision support for the Factory Manager and is responsible for identifying, driving and sustaining improvements in the supply process.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operation Support
  • Ensure compliance to corporate and factory standards to provide consistent measuring, monitoring and improvement of performance whilst safeguarding people, products and assets.
  • Guarantee the correct implementation of Manufacturing Resources Performance Measurement standards, ensuring accurate assessment of factory capacity and proactively striving to optimize asset utilization.
  • Collaborate with the Factory Management team to develop a medium to long‑term factory development plan regarding capacity and manpower needs.
  • Ensure that the OEE is used effectively as a Continuous Improvement tool and action planning.
  • Promote workplace safety and ensure effective communication regarding Safety, Health and Environment to all team members.
• Operation Improvement
  • Identify and promote operation improvements through benchmarking, suggestions, and methodologies such as 5S, etc. while coordinating timely and sustainable implementation.
  • Lead or coach improvement/problem‑solving projects such as DMAIC, Go – See – Think – Do, etc.
  • Develop and use visual aids for effective improvement management and communication.
  • Establish a systematic process for generating improvement ideas.
• Data/System Management
  • Ensure data in related systems (e.g. NSAM, SAP, CST, iNexus, etc.) is accurately maintained.
  • Ensure manufacturing standards are reviewed and updated to drive continuous improvement.
• Nestlé Continuous Excellence (NCE) Implementation
  • Prepare and plan the implementation of NCE within the factory.
  • Allocate resources to support the implementation of NCE initiatives.
  • Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure timely and successful execution.
  • Monitor the implementation process and help remove roadblocks or resolve issues.
  • Track performance and deliverables throughout the implementation.
  • Ensure sustainable implementation by establishing a strong pillar team.
  • Coordinate for maturity assessments.
• Knowledge Management and People Development
  • Promote exchange of information, best practices and benchmarking to identify improvement opportunities.
  • Ensure training on Continuous Improvement/OP/Goal Alignment methodologies and tools for factory teams; the capability building system is in place and well executed.
  • Support the development of a change culture in the factory.
  • Maintain a succession plan that is well executed.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or relevant technical majors.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in multinational manufacturing organisations, preferably in FMCG or high‑tech industries, with a strong background in TPM, Continuous Improvement or LEAN Manufacturing.
• Previous experience in manufacturing operations at a factory management level and/or leading a small team is an advantage.
• Good command of English.
• Good understanding of manufacturing and supply chain operations; LEAN/Industrial Performance methodologies and tools.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to build rapport with colleagues at various levels.
• Strong logical thinking, data‑oriented and continuous improvement mindset.

OUR PERKS WORKING AT NESTLÉ

• Guaranteed 13th & 14th month salary.
• Performance bonus and annual salary review.
• Premium healthcare insurance for employee & dependent(s).
• Shuttle buses provided from HCMC & additional transportation support.
• Career development & coaching.