About this role
<p> </p> <p>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.</p> <p> </p> <p>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. </p> <p> </p> <p>Join us to innovate for impact and reimagine the future of health and nutrition for patients and consumers. <br> </p> <p> </p><div id="tor__flistingLayout_readOnlyDiv"> <div id="tor__flistingLayout_content"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong>POSITION SUMMARY</strong></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">The Technical Application Group (TAG) Specialist supports product innovation and renovation through a structured, above-market technical framework. This role collaborates cross-functionally to improve existing products, address manufacturing issues, evaluate new technologies and ingredients, identify cost savings, and maintain external partnerships.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">The Specialist contributes to formulation and process improvements, supports development of nutritional supplements across formats, and ensures effective execution of manufacturing and innovation initiatives within the business.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">This will be a fully onsite role in our Eau Claire, WI location.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong>RESPONSIBILITIES</strong></span></p> <p> </p> <ul> <li style="line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:72.0, sans-serif">BOM Creation/Maintenance: Develop and maintain Bills of Materials (BOM) to ensure accuracy and efficiency in the manufacturing process.</span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:72.0, sans-serif">SAP Recipe Maintenance</span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:72.0, sans-serif">MES Updates: Support team by handling Manufacturing Execution System (MES) imports, updates and reviews.</span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:72.0, sans-serif">Finished Product Shelf Life File Updates: Update and maintain records of finished product shelf life to ensure compliance with quality and regulatory standards. Highlight any gaps discovered and work with team to fix. Review for potential shelf life extensions.</span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:72.0, sans-serif">Industrial Trial, FOC (First Order Confirmation), SOC (Second Order Confirmation) preparation and follow ups</span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:72.0, sans-serif">Keeping Quality/Finished Product Assessments</span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:72.0, sans-serif">Block Diagram/Process Flow Creation and Maintenance</span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:72.0, sans-serif">Operations Support for Investigations/GSTD (Go See Think Do)</span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:72.0, sans-serif">Daily factory operation support</span></li> <li style="line-height:15.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:72.0, sans-serif">NCE/TPM (Nestlé Continuous Excellence) Support for Operations</span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:72.0, sans-serif">Support product and process renovation through formulation adjustments, reformulation efforts, and process improvements</span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:72.0, sans-serif">Prepare, maintain, and ensure accuracy of manufacturing documentation (e.g., recipes, batch records, specifications, change controls, QMS, EQAs) while adhering to company policies, SOPs, quality standards, and regulatory requirements</span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:72.0, sans-serif">Analyze and interpret data to support statistical evaluations, problem-solving, and continuous process improvements</span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:72.0, sans-serif">Collaborate cross-functionally (Quality, Procurement, R&D, Marketing, Finance, Manufacturing, Supply Chain) to resolve product, raw material, and supply-related issues</span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:72.0, sans-serif">Communicate project updates, risks, and changes to management in a timely manner</span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:72.0, sans-serif">Support scale-up, validation, and technology transfer activities to internal and external manufacturing partners</span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:72.0, sans-serif">Engage with suppliers, external partners, and training opportunities to stay current on industry trends and best practices</span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:72.0, sans-serif">Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives while building strong cross-functional relationships and enhancing team efficiency</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong>REQUIREMENTS</strong></span></p> <p> </p> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Science, Food Science or related field</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">1+ year of hands-on product development, formulation, and manufacturing experience involving ready- to- drink ( RTD) beverages or related technologies</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Knowledge of product development, technical and manufacturing processes, and food science principles</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Experience leading medium-complexity technical projects and working effectively within cross-functional teams</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Previous manufacturing or factory experience, preferred</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Preferred experience with product scale-up, validation, and technology transfer activities</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications ( Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Preferred experience with SAP, SPSS (Statistical Package for the Social Sciences) and/or Minitab for data management, reporting, statistical analysis, and process improvement initiatives</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Ability to be exposed to food allergens and allergen-containing materials</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Knowledge of food safety, quality, and regulatory requirements</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Willingness to travel approximately 20%</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong>SKILLS</strong></span></p> <p> </p> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Analytical and problem-solving skills</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Ability to adapt to changing priorities and project needs</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Creative thinking and continuous improvement mindset</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively across teams</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Ability to share ideas for process enhancements and product improvements</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Demonstrates accountability and commitment to quality</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Maintains a positive and proactive attitude toward responsibilities and team goals</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p> </p> </div> </div> <p> </p><p> </p> <p>It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace.<br> <br>To our veterans and separated service members, you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestlé. The skills you've gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. Nestlé seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you’ll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestlé home.<br> </p> <p>The Nestlé Companies are equal employment opportunity employers. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at [email protected] or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: 1-800-321-6467.</p> <p> </p> <p>This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship. </p> <p> </p> <p>Review our applicant privacy notice before applying at <a href="https://www.nestlejobs.com/privacy">https://www.nestlejobs.com/privacy.</a></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing"> </p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Job Requisition: 405037 </span></p>