Cell Manager

We have a fantastic opportunity for a talented, driven individual to join our Nestlé Coffee business within our Factory as a Cell Manager, reporting directly to the Manufacturing Area Manager. This role is a key role for the departments; being a shift-based role covering a defined scope within the Spray Dried or Freeze‑Dried Manufacturing departments. The Nestlé Tutbury Factory in Derbyshire is one of the largest Nestlé factories in Europe after circa £500 million investment over the last few years. It is also the home of Nescafe and Dolce Gusto in the UK producing a range of beverage products. These are produced through a highly automated PLC controlled process plant and automated filling and packing lines. The factory is a Centre of excellence for Nescafé products around the world producing freeze‑dried, spray dried and pod coffee technologies and is at the forefront of coffee innovation globally. Manufacturing in Nestlé is all about ensuring the consumer receives a perfect quality product, at the right time and place whilst driving losses from our business to maximise efficiency and productivity.

Responsibilities

• Ensure line production plan is fully achieved on time and in compliance on shift with internal and external requirements meeting safety, quality, cost, delivery and environmental needs, strive towards manufacturing excellence.
• Responsible for team competency building within the line team – implement a continuous improvement mindset.
• Carry out performance evaluation processes for direct reports.
• Leading SDCA (Standardise, Do, Check, Act) – ensure correct standards are in place and carry out on‑the‑job verification.
• Supporting PDCA (Plan, Do, Check, Act) activities by ensuring line activity plan is carried out according to plan.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing a team in a FMCG production manufacturing environment.
• Understanding of Safety, Engineering, Quality and Labour regulations.
• Experience with TPM and continuous improvement projects.
• Strong initiative and drive for continuous improvement with a natural coaching & development style and a genuine interest in people development.
• Ability to challenge the norm with a problem‑solving mindset.
• Experience of developing strategy to drive line improvement.
• Experience managing and implementing change programs would be an advantage.
• Strong leadership capability and operational management experience.

EEO & Inclusion

At Nestlé, our values are rooted in respect. We embrace diversity and give everyone the chance to be the best they can be. People of all gender identities, ethnic backgrounds, people with disabilities and members of the LGBT+ community are strongly encouraged to apply. We are committed to equal opportunity for all and may collect relevant data for monitoring purposes during our candidate registration process.

Benefits & Compensation

• Shift pattern: 3 on, 3 off – 12‑hour shifts, Days & Nights.
• Salary: £54,000‑£60,000 depending on experience + potential.
• Discretionary 8% annual bonus.
• Generous pension scheme.
• 24‑day holiday entitlement + 2 paid volunteering days.
• Other benefits: flexible working scheme, 25 days holiday plus statutory holidays plus flex leave, focus on personal development and growth.