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Food Technologist-14007318
- IL-Chicago-Itasca Description
POSITION SUMMARY: Support the TAD team and Confections division though the
development of new products per product development project briefs,
participation in and leading cost savings initiatives and process and product
improvements. Work in close collaborating within cross functional teams lead
by the factory, head office or other Nestle organizations (
NBI, EMD, PTC….) and representing the technical function. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: Support the Divisions key objectives under Execution,
Innovation and People: Execution: Actively participate and lead improvement initiative aimed at
increased product quality and consumer satisfaction, process efficiency and
reduce production and product costs. Coordinate and assist in factory trials for products and processes
changes. Provide “on-line” technical assistance to Nestlé factories and
Affiliates, Customer facilities and Contract Manufacturers to increase
process and product performance.. Organize and conduct shelf live studies as required on new
products or products that may be influenced by any changes to formulation,
process and packaging. Innovation Develop laboratory scale new product concept samples applying
food science skills Utilize existing pilot plant processes and procedures to
produce product for market research and/or test market. Assist in the industrialization of new products and processes
in various Nestle or co-man manufacturing
locations, ability to travel is required. People: Full participation in BBS initiatives, performance evaluation
systems, mandatory compliance training related to the Nestle principles and
locale regulations. Collaboration with any cross functional team member in
accordance with the leadership frame work competencies to ensure productive
and efficient work environment. Adopt and utilize comment Nestle processes and systems ( SAP, NPDI, NEL....) and assemble necessary documentation
( PMD, PM,.. ) as required to maintain efficient communication, NQMS
compliance and a base for continues improvement. Utilization of computer and mathematical skills for project
management and project documentation purpose (min. Word, Excel, basic
statistics). Qualifications SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Guidance and supervision will be provided from Manager TAD and
technical project managers as assigned by project. SUPERVISION GIVEN: None FINANCIAL/STRATEGIC IMPACT: Position is contributing to the divisional financial goals in
regards to “new product sales” and “waste reduction” (cost savings), as well as
strategic goals such as consumer satisfaction and safety. REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM EDUCATION LEVEL: College degree in food science or equivalent. EXPERIENCE: Up to three years of product development or factory experience
in the confections, or confections related fields, ideally chocolate
confections. SKILLS: Advanced math skills and computer skills in Word and Excel.
Hands on cooking and baking skills as it relates to use of kitchen appliances
and tools as well as basic analytical instruments such as scales,
thermometers, calipers/micrometers, refractometers. Good understanding
of food safety principles (GMP). Job Manufacturing/Operations Primary Location
US-IL-Chicago-Itasca Organization
Nestle USA Schedule
Full-time Unposting Date
Ongoing |
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