Operations Startup Specialist

Nestle Operational Services Worldwide SA•Mount Sterling, KY

1d•$82,934 - $118,719

About The Position

Supports End-to-End Project Manager and/or Project Engineering Manager through lifecycle of the project with specific purpose to deliver successful vertical startup according to Project Success Criteria. Develop and Lead the Commission, Qualification and Verification (CQV) process.

Requirements

Individual must have operational experience leading teams
High proficiency in communicating with front line associates, senior leaders, and external partners
Effectively facilitate meetings with cross-functional, collaborative group
Proficiency in basic MS Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Teams, etc.)
A good working knowledge of manufacturing and problem solving / root cause analysis tools
Knowledge of effective project management principles
Experience in operations at the local site, or similar
Successful experience leading teams
Experience as a contributor in a capital project
Ability to work across different shifts as required for effective startup, commissioning, qualification
Willingness and ability to travel to other Nestlé sites and/or vendor locations as needed

Responsibilities

Leads OSL workstream with Indirect Reports from Operations/Production, Maintenance, SHE, QA, HR/Training, ME, Supply Planning, S&D
Member of Project Leadership (with End-to-End and/or Project Engineering Manager)
Safe, On-time vertical startup of new equipment and processes
Deliver results within the budget established (capital and PRO)
Deliver all Project Success Criteria as agreed upon by the Steering Committee and Factory Leadership Team
Regular cadence of follow up with functional workstreams (Operations/Production, Maintenance, SHE, QA, HR/Training, ME, Supply Planning, S&D)
Regular communication with Steering Committee and Factory Leadership Team
Ensure completion of tasks & deliverables by functional workstream owners (Operation/Production, Maintenance, SHE, QA, HR/Training, ME, Supply Planning, S&D)
On-time completion of tasks in each phase of the project
Reasonable forecasting of budget required for commissioning and startup (capital & PRO)
On-time, vertical startup within planned budget and planned startup curve
Delivery of agreed upon Project Success Criteria
Leading and lagging safety measures
Leading and lagging Quality measures