Job Description

Location: Zimbabwe (Harare)
Company: Nestle
Qualification: A-Level
Experience: 3-4 years’ experience in food industry with good knowledge of production line operations.
Closing Date: 27 August 2026

With a history spanning over 150 years, Nestlé did not become the world’s leading food and beverages brand by chance. Perfection is at the heart of what we do, and our people are always looking for the next big idea to cement our status. We are now looking for Production Operator to be based in Zimbabwe Harare Factory.

The Operator is responsible for operating processing and filling lines and ensuring the continuous production of high-quality products in accordance with established instructions and production plans. The role requires maintaining optimal output while adhering strictly to hygiene, safety, and quality standards. The Operator must ensure that all production activities are carried out in line with the Production Officers instructions and company requirements. In addition, the Operator is responsible for adopting, updating, and reporting on business systems and programs such as SAP and DMO, as well as generating GLOBE reports as required. The role also involves ensuring the smooth and uninterrupted operation of production processes while consistently maintaining product quality, food safety, and hygiene standards.

A day in the life of a Production operator:

• Responsible to ensure product, personal safety & safety of others always
• Responsible for doing all operations as per QMS, SOPs and Work Instructions.
• Responsible for ensuring cleaning & hygiene of the area including equipment, floor, doors, etc. as per GMP and HACCP and on shift, daily, weekly and monthly basis.
• Responsible for keeping abreast of NGMP, GI -21.010 and NQMS and for adopting & reporting of business programs like SAP & DMO.
• Responsible to follow HACCP and monitor CCP's /OPRP's without fail.
• Responsible to maintain good housekeeping and respects protocol of Hand washing, Clothing, Zoning, Shoe change, Beard cover and 5S.
• Responsible for set up & startup of equipment and controlling of operational parameters and maintaining of documentation for traceability.
• Responsible to maintain line Efficiency and Performance as per LLS and FTQ as per target.
• Responsible for inspection of lines according to daily, weekly & monthly checklists and replacement of all types of filters. Involved in breakdown, shut down and plant cleaning jobs.
• Coordinate with supervisors, colleagues & peers inter and intra department to support the achievement of departmental objectives.
• Responsible for ensuring the product, packaging and batch coding as per Nestle coding system.
• Responsible for daily physical Opening & Closing Cycle Counts & cross checking of materials as per SAP reports, which can secure accuracy of data entry.
• Responsible for following all policies & procedures laid down by the company and strictly abides by factory code of conduct and lines of discipline.
• Responsible for ensuring FEFO is followed and material usage is as per the standard recipe and within target limits.
• Responsible for maintaining relevant documents properly and timely filled for all mentioned criteria.
• Responsible to train the subordinates and make them ready as backup.
• Responsible for carrying out any other tasks as assigned by Supervisors based on business needs.
• Responsible for maintaining 5S conditions every time, reporting near miss observations, creating OPL's and creating visual standards wherever required.
• Responsible to always strive for minimum downtime and optimum output.
• Responsible for doing sensory checks and report immediately for any deviations observed.
• Responsible for timely review of documents and proposed improvement changes.
• Ensuring the high level of NCE sustenance by conduction effective SHO, developing effective KPI's and practicing GA practices like Basic problem solving (GSTD / DMAIC).

What will make you successful?

1. Min. Years of Experience Required: 3 - 4 years’ production experience in food industry with good knowledge of production line operations
2. Min. Education Qualification Required: A-Level secondary education (preferably diploma)
3. Read & Write in English (Proficient)
4. Computer literate (Intermediate to high)
5. Capable of use and handle machines, instruments and devices.
6. Good communication skills.

Good understanding of Food Safety Systems.