Specialist - Technical Applications Group (TAG)

Nestle Operational Services Worldwide SA•Eau Claire, WI

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Technical Application Group (TAG) Specialist supports product innovation and renovation through a structured, above-market technical framework. This role collaborates cross-functionally to improve existing products, address manufacturing issues, evaluate new technologies and ingredients, identify cost savings, and maintain external partnerships. The Specialist contributes to formulation and process improvements, supports development of nutritional supplements across formats, and ensures effective execution of manufacturing and innovation initiatives within the business. This will be a fully onsite role in our Eau Claire, WI location.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Science, Food Science or related field
1+ year of hands-on product development, formulation, and manufacturing experience involving ready- to- drink ( RTD) beverages or related technologies
Knowledge of product development, technical and manufacturing processes, and food science principles
Experience leading medium-complexity technical projects and working effectively within cross-functional teams
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications ( Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Ability to be exposed to food allergens and allergen-containing materials
Knowledge of food safety, quality, and regulatory requirements

Nice To Haves

Previous manufacturing or factory experience
Preferred experience with product scale-up, validation, and technology transfer activities
Preferred experience with SAP, SPSS (Statistical Package for the Social Sciences) and/or Minitab for data management, reporting, statistical analysis, and process improvement initiatives

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain Bills of Materials (BOM) to ensure accuracy and efficiency in the manufacturing process.
SAP Recipe Maintenance
Support team by handling Manufacturing Execution System (MES) imports, updates and reviews.
Update and maintain records of finished product shelf life to ensure compliance with quality and regulatory standards. Highlight any gaps discovered and work with team to fix. Review for potential shelf life extensions.
Industrial Trial, FOC (First Order Confirmation), SOC (Second Order Confirmation) preparation and follow ups
Keeping Quality/Finished Product Assessments
Block Diagram/Process Flow Creation and Maintenance
Operations Support for Investigations/GSTD (Go See Think Do)
Daily factory operation support
NCE/TPM (Nestlé Continuous Excellence) Support for Operations
Support product and process renovation through formulation adjustments, reformulation efforts, and process improvements
Prepare, maintain, and ensure accuracy of manufacturing documentation (e.g., recipes, batch records, specifications, change controls, QMS, EQAs) while adhering to company policies, SOPs, quality standards, and regulatory requirements
Analyze and interpret data to support statistical evaluations, problem-solving, and continuous process improvements
Collaborate cross-functionally (Quality, Procurement, R&D, Marketing, Finance, Manufacturing, Supply Chain) to resolve product, raw material, and supply-related issues
Communicate project updates, risks, and changes to management in a timely manner
Support scale-up, validation, and technology transfer activities to internal and external manufacturing partners
Engage with suppliers, external partners, and training opportunities to stay current on industry trends and best practices
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives while building strong cross-functional relationships and enhancing team efficiency