Technical Applications Group Manager
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Manager leading cross-functional technical team delivering product and process solutions at Nestlé Health Science. Ensures compliance and manufacturability while supporting innovation, renovation, and business maintenance.
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
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
Benefits:
- performance-based incentives
- competitive total rewards package
- 401(k) with company match
- healthcare coverage
- benefits that support physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing
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