Technical Applications Group Manager

Nestle Operational Services Worldwide SA•Eau Claire, WI

2d•$120,000 - $140,000•Remote

About The Position

At Nestlé Health Science, we believe that nutrition, science, and wellness must merge, not collide. Here, we embrace the intrinsic connections of these three pillars, harnessing their collective strength to empower healthier lives. Our broad product portfolio includes renowned brands like Garden of Life®, Nature's Bounty®, Vital Proteins®, Orgain®, Nuun®, BOOST®, Carnation Breakfast Essentials®, Peptamen®, Compleat Organic Blends®, and more. We also have extensive pharmaceutical expertise, offering innovative medicines that aim to prevent, manage, and treat gastrointestinal and metabolic-related diseases. At Nestlé Health Science, we bring our best for better lives. Our people are challenged to bring fresh, diverse views and make bold moves to empower healthier lives through nutrition. We know brilliant ideas can come from anyone, anywhere. Here we embrace the entrepreneurial spirit and collaborate with teams that champion focused and forward thinking. We are committed to fostering professional growth and celebrating the achievements of our people along the way. We offer dynamic career paths, robust development, opportunities to learn from talented colleagues around the globe, and benefits that support physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing. Join us to innovate for impact and reimagine the future of health and nutrition for patients and consumers. The Manager, Technical Applications Group (TAG) is responsible for leading a cross-functional technical team delivering product, process, and packaging solutions that support Nestlé Health Science’s innovation, renovation, and business maintenance initiatives. This role provides end-to-end technical leadership across projects, including development, scale-up, and commercialization, ensuring solutions are compliant, manufacturable, and aligned with business objectives. TAG serves as a key technical function delivering product, process, and packaging support across the North American business and executing development or optimization work using established technologies. This remote role requires approximately 30% travel. Candidates based in the Eau Claire, WI or Franklin Park, IL markets are preferred.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Engineering, Chemistry, or related technical field (advanced degree preferred)
5+ years of experience in CPG, food manufacturing, technical applications, or product development
Experience leading cross-functional technical projects and delivering through stage-gate processes
Prior people leadership or team management experience, preferred
Strong knowledge of food manufacturing, ingredient/product design, and commercialization processes
Working knowledge of GMP, HACCP, QMS, and applicable regulatory standards (e.g., CFR Title 21)
Experience introducing new products/processes into manufacturing environments
Familiarity with cross-functional operations across R&D, manufacturing, and supply chain; cross-market experience preferred
Proficiency with enterprise systems/tools (e.g., SAP) preferred

Nice To Haves

Strong technical expertise across product, process, and/or packaging
Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence without authority
Strong project management, prioritization, and execution skills
Analytical problem-solving and sound decision-making capability
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills (written, verbal, presentation)
Demonstrated ability to coach and develop others
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, matrixed environment
Collaborative mindset with ability to navigate ambiguity and drive clarity

Responsibilities

Lead delivery of product, process, packaging, and ingredient initiatives supporting Innovation & Renovation (I&R), cost optimization, and business maintenance
Drive end-to-end execution of cross-functional technical projects from concept through commercialization, ensuring alignment to scope, timelines, and business objectives
Partner with R&D, Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory, and Supply Chain to deliver compliant, manufacturable solutions and resolve risks and issues
Provide technical leadership and support to manufacturing sites, including scale-up, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement to enhance efficiency and quality
Implement I&R strategies for supported categories, prioritizing resources and budgets to meet project and business needs
Lead introduction of new products and processes into factories, including technology transfers, supplier/co-manufacturer support, and global initiative execution
Ensure adherence to Nestlé standards, GMP, and regulatory requirements; support audits and drive resolution of compliance gaps
Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing technical team; build capabilities in product and process mastership and drive team engagement and performance
Enable knowledge transfer and act as a technical training and coaching resource to manufacturing teams, addressing root causes and improving operational capability
Drive continuous improvement across products, processes, and tools to improve quality, speed, and cost efficiency while leveraging internal and external best practices