Applications Group Technologist - Nestle



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Main Purpose of Job:

  • Lead execution and implementation of I&R projects through I2L process, at optimum cost, desired quality and compliant to local legislations and Nestle standards

  • Support and identify requirements for development and industrialization of new products

  • Lead, coordinate and implement continuous improvement initiatives in manufacturing activities in the factory

  • Provide technical support to the factory to solve issues or implement new processing technologies and coach Operators in full understanding and effective operation of equipment.

A day in the life of an Applications Group Specialist

I&R Excellence:

  •     Lead I&R projects by working in cross-functional teams and following the I2L process
  •     Develop formulations aligned with PTC/R&D Center and in compliance with relevant legislations as well as NF criteria and 60/40 methodology
  •     Prepare and update Manufacturing dossiers and BOMs


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  •     Identify new process requirements for the development and implementation of new products by applying the I2L process
  •     Identify opportunities to renovate products with improved processing conditions
  •     Lead industrial trials for new products and for new processing equipment
  •     Validate process capability trials and conditions
  •     Document in Manufacturing Dossiers the operational procedures for new processing equipment and compile SOPs
  •     Ensure smooth hand-over to operations of new processing technologies, with "zero" defect industrialization

Quality and compliance:

  •     Ensure all I&R project tasks are aligned with internal standards and processes as per I2L, GIs/Mis
  •     Identify and implement equipment with best process capability and efficiency
  •     Proactively propose processing solutions to reduce production costs and improve efficiency

 

Training & Coaching

  •     Increase knowledge within factory staff through training
     

What will make you successful

Academic Experience:

  • 2 years plus experience  preferably in new product development in Food manufacturing environment

  • BSc in Food Science Degree


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Business Experience:

  • Good technical knowledge of process operations in manufacturing

  • Competent in relevant manufacturing processes




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