Associate Product Development Specialist (TAG)

Nestlé • Solon, OH

264d

About The Position

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. This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship. You will work hands-on with our Pilot Plants and Factories, and Manufacturing facilities to deliver on the Innovation & Renovation (I&R) business objectives. You will dig into recipe (re)formulation, rapid pro-typing, and manage vendor relationships/interactions. You will help to build consumer insights and be the face of our products in cross-functional settings with commercial teams like Marketing, Sales, Finance. Do you like to travel? You will travel to factories that you partner with, (potentially) supporting Sales visits to key retailers to present out on new innovation partnerships with retailers. Our business is focused on speed, agility, courage, and collaboration. We are in the midst of a culture shift where we are consumer obsessed and see our consumers as our True North. Come be part of our team and win in the market.

Requirements

• A BS or MS degree in Food Science, Food Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Packaging Science, Packaging Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field, or the ability to obtain one within 5 years.
• Approximately 20-50% travel required.
• 0-3 years of product/packaging/process development experience in Consumer Package Goods (CPG).
• Completion of Internship Program (preferred).

Nice To Haves

• SAP & CAPE Palletization Program experience.

Responsibilities

• Driving Innovation and Renovation strategy.
• Roll up your sleeves on product development.
• Travel to factories to manage trials.
• Collaborate with a variety of factory employees to influence without authority.
• Partner with Regulatory & Scientific Affairs team to stay current on/apply food laws and regulations.
• Bring together Nestlé requirements: Nutritional Requirement, Sustainability, external standards, and local regulatory framework.

Benefits

• 401(k) with employer matching.
• Parental Leave (and Infant Nutrition Coupons).
• Healthy Rewards (personalized nutritional counseling).
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Scholarship Program.
• Flex and Summer Hours (corporate campuses).
• Company store discounts on products.
• Real Recognition (points to travel, buy luxury goods, etc.).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Food Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree