Senior R&D Process Engineer - Pizza - Nestl

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** Senior R&D Process Engineer - Pizza**

Nestl in the United States, part of Nestl S.A., is committed to enhancing quality of life and contributing to a healthier future for individuals and families, for our thriving and resilient communities, and for the planet. We are transforming our product portfolio from pet care, premium water, frozen meals, and infant nutrition to meet changing consumer needs by focusing on high-growth food, beverage and consumer categories.

Our operations in the U.S. are composed of seven operating companies: Nestl USA, Nestl Purina, Nespresso, Gerber, Nestl Health Science, Nestl Professional, and Information Technology at Nestl all focused on our mission of Good Food, Good Life. Our organization offers tremendous potential for professional growth and achievement, opportunities to make an impact on a global scale, and substantial rewards for a job well done.

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****Position Summary****

JOB SUMMARY:

1. Subject Matter Expert for technologies related to frozen pizza and snacks with good dough baking and Pizza Manufacturing knowledge supporting business and factories.

2. Provide & transfer knowledge, expertise, technologies, and best practices to support projects and deployment of new technologies, maximizing the benefits of Nestl know-how and technical resources across the frozen/chilled business with focus on Pizza and Snacking

3. Develop and Deploy new technologies to shift paradigm in Pizza and Snacking Manufacturing

4. Manage and provide hands-on training, process, product and recipe advice, Coordinating, sharing and transferring of knowledge, experience, technologies, guidance and training.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

LEAD & SUPPORT TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT & DEPLOYMENT PROJECTS

Lead & coordinate the effective & efficient deployment of new technologies, aligning resource & timing plans between R&D and Operations. Provide effective technology and manufacturing expertise support in all phase of the projects, from concept to post-launch, to assure vertical start-ups.

Lead & coordinate the development of new technologies and processes to ensure competitive advantages by technology leadership

SUPPORT FOR CAPITAL PROJECTS IN THE MARKET

Provide technical expertise in support of market led capital projects to ensure smooth start-ups of new factories and new lines. Assure going to 0 by design, with proper data collection and analysis, process capability studies, etc.

SUPPORT MANUFACTURING with TROUBLESHOOTING

Lead & coordinate the successful delivery of Technical Assistance to factories & markets ensuring all jobs are completed To standard on Time.

Establish best practice guidance & solutions to factories

Be the focal point within R&D for the Operations community

JOB QUALIFICATIONS (Education, Experience, and Knowledge):

Minimum BSc in Engineering, Technology or Science based subjects.

10-15 years experience in Pizza and Snacking business with strong operations insight

Fundamental Project management experience

Experience in Frozen Pizza and Snack manufacturing

Collaborate with others to make a difference

Logical thinker that can analyze cause & effect

Organized, able to manage complex projects and recognize when to ask for support.

Able to drive multi discipline and multi-location project/working groups.

Excellent communications skills both written and oral

Coaching skills put to everyday use

Able to transfer knowledge (training, coaching, mentoring)

Able to convince scientific and non-scientific audiences and discuss with clients.

Fluent in English. Other languages, including those of emerging countries, are a plus.

****Requisition ID****

76522702

It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace.

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