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Food Technologist
Factory – USA Job
Number:13006449 Research &
Development Qualified
candidates will provide technical knowledge & support for the
industrialization of new products, and reformulations in the factory
supporting Nestlé’s Prepared Foods or Pizza business objectives. This person
will participate as a team member in the new product development process, to
ensure projects deliver safety, product quality and proper performance in the
plant operations. The position works closely with other members of the
technical community including TAG (Technical Applications Group – Product
Development), R&D, Technical Packaging, Regulatory, Operations and
Quality while developing strong cross-functional relationships throughout the
division. This position also supports both internal and external NCE (Nestle
Continuous Excellence) projects. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: ·
Individual reports to Solon Factory TAG (Technical Applications Group)
Manager ·
Commercialization project testing and start-up management of new and
reformulated products ·
Responsible for the delivery of Nestlé’s business plan and to maintain
product quality and consistency ·
Oversee and facilitate the coordination and management of plant trials ·
Will act as the operational plant interface for new and existing product,
process, and packaging changes ·
Capability development for new product and equipment processes ·
Act as the manufacturing & technical subject matter expert ·
Identify and recommend opportunities to TAG and local management that will
enhance the efficient production of high quality products at lowest possible
costs ·
Displays an understanding of risks associated with a factory environment and
complies with all safety rules, procedures and work practices ·
Reports all safety incidents and actively works with Plant Management team to
ensure a safe working environment. ·
Elevates safety concerns about processes or ingredients to TAG and Plant
Management. Overall Commercialization Process Leadership: ·
Active participant in TAG project teams to contribute in the decision making
for product design and process capability ·
Leads change management activities of assigned projects in the factory from
validation trials and the industrialization phase through post launch ·
Leads factory planning meetings to review trial requests and schedule
necessary resources ·
Leads factory discussion on current project status and to assist the plant
functions in completion of required functional new product development
process activities ·
Provides operations insight in discussions on changes affecting the plant
processes on assigned projects Plant Trial Process Leadership: ·
Issues and reviews the PTR (Plant Trial Request) and required forms that are
complete, accurate and outline the overall trial scope ·
Ensures the optimal use of the production line time for trials to minimize
disruption to existing production schedules ·
Coordinates and leads the trial with TAG/R&D/Engineering. Facilitates
trial after action review to ensure the project continues smoothly in the
industrialization process Systems/Document Management: ·
Responsible for all accurate documentation of formulas and manufacturing
instructions, their development, maintenance,, quality assurance and
confidentiality ·
Ensure proper records of all recipes and test work is documented in files as
per NQMS (Nestle Quality Management Systems) guidelines and SOP’s ·
Safeguard company’s designs, formulations, processes, packages and
reputations in all matters Plant Interface to TAG/R&D on New Product
Development and Product, Process, and Packaging Changes: ·
Interfaces TAG/R&D/Engineering during technical development discussions ·
Works with TAG Brand and Processing teams to develop the overall design of
trial testing protocol for assigned projects ·
Establishes process control points and floor systems for assigned projects ·
Works with the TAG developers on strategies for leveraging existing
ingredients and processes ·
Works directly with the Production Operations Managers and other plant
functions to determine crew, yields and control points required for the
product to being commercialized ·
Develops SPC trending analysis on weight control by ingredient ·
Ensures data collection to understand the capability trends vs. targets and
to coordinate follow up action items ·
Leads closure discussion for factory turn-over on assigned projects Product/Process Capability Development: ·
Works directly with the TAG/R&D/Engineering members to fully define how
the process will be tested to better understand the capability of the process
in a project ·
Provide technical coordination on post trial proof
of principle testing and next steps Overall Product Manufacturing Subject Matter Expert: ·
Represents the plant in general conversations as a subject matter expert on
product manufacturing ·
Provides working equipment/product knowledge guidance and support to the
TAG/R&D/ Engineering resources during the development of new technology
and processes ·
Provides guidance to operations during process error situations and is
involved in the resolution process ·
Maintains continuity with TAG/R&D/Engineering on future process
capability possibilities REQUIREMENTS
AND MINIMUM EDUCATION LEVEL: ·
Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science or related field required. Master’s Degree
in Food Science preferred. ·
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and interface with management
and factory associates ·
Travel Required – Up to 20% between manufacturing locations, Vendors and the
Division Office ·
2 years of experience in manufacturing or consumer goods industry ·
Experience in food industry preferred SKILLS: ·
Knowledge of Food Science and manufacturing principles ·
Knowledge of food safety, regulatory requirements for food safety ·
Knowledge of data analysis and problem solving ·
Strong communication and networking skills ·
Project management and organizational skills - |
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