Senior Manager Process Improvement Team TAG At Nestle

Job Description

Foods you love. Brands you trust. And a career that empowers you to grow. 
 
At Nestlé USA, we’re all working towards the same goal – to delight and deliver for our consumers. With a rich portfolio of beloved brands, including DiGiorno, Toll House, and Coffee mate, in 97% of U.S. households, we have a unique opportunity – and responsibility – to be there for every moment in our consumers’ lives.

Joining Nestlé means becoming part of an inclusive workplace that inspires innovation, encourages strategic thinking and creativity, and celebrates your achievements. No matter where you work within the organization, you are empowered to challenge the status quo, embrace risk-taking, and pioneer new ideas. Our supportive and collaborative environment encourages bold ambitions and continuous learning so that everyone can grow and thrive.

 This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

SUMMARY 

The Senior Manager, Process Improvement for the Technical Applications Group (TAG) is the strategic partner to develop and execute the Innovation & Renovation business strategies for the markets they support. They lead direct reports to deliver improvement projects to enable cost savings at the factories and transfer product and process knowledge to factories while ensuring compliance with Nestle policies and standards, local regulatory and legislative requirements.  

RESPONSIBLITIES 

Implementation of I&R Strategy for the supported product categories: 

• Prioritize resources to meet project demands across all streams of work allocation and budget for staff. 

• Develop, coach, and lead direct reports within the Application Group to enable delivery of the Technical & Production and market business strategies. 

Introductions of new products and processes within factories 

• Proactively engage and partner with R&D/PTC, factory, marketing, and corporate functions to ensure flawless execution of the project pipelines for I&R. 

Continuous Improvement/Optimization of Current Products and Processes within Factories According to Local Business Needs and Supply Situation and/or Implementation of Initiatives 

• Managing projects related to technological rationalizations in line with factory priorities. 

• Implementation of Global or business driven initiatives, support suppliers or co-manufacturer development to ensure supply 

Ensure Adherence to all Products, Processes, Materials Standards 

• Responsible for the adherence of all the conditions specified by the product/process/material standards are strictly applied by operations. 

Develop Expertise for Product and Process Mastership within TAG 

• Develop and maintain the competencies required for product/process mastership to enable manufacturing excellence. 

Provide First Line Support to Factories 

• Ensure knowledge transfer related to product/process mastership to eliminate the root cause of assistance requests. 

• Act as local coaching and training resource for product/process mastership. 

• Approximately 20% - 30% travel. 

 

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Candidate Profile

QUALIFICATIONS / CERTIFICATIONS 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science, Food Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or similar, and minimum 10 years related work experience. Master’s Degree preferred. 

• Being multilingual is preferred but not required 

• Knowledge of introducing new products utilizing a stage gate process 

• Strong project management skills 

• Current understanding of market/competitive activity 

• Strong knowledge of ingredient and product design

• Strong knowledge in manufacturing processes and process mastership 

• Strong business acumen with proven track record of quick understanding of business strategy and ability to translate business savviness to technical solutions 

• Strong communication skills: interpersonal, presentation, oral and written 

• Ability to coach & develop direct reports 

 

CRITICAL EXPERIENCE 

• Minimum of 10 years Consumer Packaged Goods food technology experience 

• Minimum of 2 years of experience, leading teams and/or direct reports 

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in processing operations, preferably in beverage application

• Strong experience in problem solving methodologies  

• End to End experience and or mindset, with product development experience in a specific area 

• Working knowledge of the food industry with a broad understanding across manufacturing & technical 

• Cross functional/cross market experience highly preferred

• Proven experience in influencing upward and manage results through others