Nestlé-posted 4 months ago
Full-time
Solon, OH
Food Manufacturing

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. The TAG Product Development Specialist is a leader who collaborates with cross-functional groups and external partners to communicate product and process capabilities. You will lead recipe creation, re-formulation, rapid prototyping, and management of vendor relationships/interactions. You will work hands-on with our Pilot Plants, Factories (Internal/External), and Manufacturing facilities to deliver on Innovation & Renovation (I&R) business objectives.

  • Implementation of Innovation & Renovation strategy for the supported product categories in the market.
  • Introduction of new products and processes within factories.
  • Continuously improve/optimize current products and processes within factories according to local business needs.
  • Ensure adherence to all products, processes, materials standards.
  • Continuous improvement of technical skills and personal development.
  • Develop expertise for product and process mastership within TAG.
  • Provide first line support to factories.
  • A BS or MS degree in Food Science, Food Engineering, Chemical Engineering.
  • Prefer minimum 3 years of product or process development experience in CPG or related field.
  • Ability to work in a fast paced and high performing environment with autonomy.
  • Organizational skills & ability to manage multiple projects and assignments.
  • Communication skills: interpersonal, presentation, oral and written.
  • Highly motivated, critical thinker, goal oriented and easily adapts to change.
  • Experience/knowledge and practical application of HACCP and Quality/Food Safety Requirements.
  • Problem Solving Skills (Go See Think Do, DMAIC experience).
  • Business acumen including an understanding of the businesses where project work is occurring.
  • Understanding of the consumer and an ability to focus work with the consumer in mind.
  • Computer Skills: SAP, Recipe Management Systems, Microsoft Office applications.
  • Ability to lift 50 lbs.
  • Ability to stand for long periods of time in a cold environment during factory trials.
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