Product Development Specialist (TAG) job opportunity at Nestlé.

Bachelor's (B.Sc.)

United States Of America

You will #lead recipe creation, re-formulation, rapid prototyping, and #management of vendor relationships/interactions. You will work hands-on with our Pilot Plants, Factories (Internal/External), and Manufacturing facilities to deliver on Innovation & #Renovation (I&R) business objectives. You will help to build consumer insights and be the face of our products in cross-functional settings with representatives from Marketing, #Sales, and Finance. __ Implementation of Innovation & Renovation strategy for the supported product categories in the market. Leverage technical experience to develop, implement, and execute creative product/process development activities (e.g. bench top, pilot plant, and internal/external factory) to achieve project goals and deadlines to delight the consumer. __ As the #Technical Lead: Apply leadership, coaching and influencing skills to steer the project in accordance with Key Success Criteria to deliver the project on time, in full, at or below the COGS target, and in a way that delights the consumer. __ Formulate the product within our capabilities __ Match the #product shown in consumer testing (and don’t allow it to be fielded if you don’t have a path to execution) __ Do a robust complaint reduction exercise and mitigate the key risks __ Ensure the proper factory controls are in place to match the gold standard every time. __ Act as the key point of contact TO the factory to ensure proper implementation of the technical solution __ Introduction of new products and processes within factories. Collaborate and influence internal and external project teams (Teams are made up of R&D, Product Developers, Project Managers, Quality, Regulatory, Engineering, Packaging, Factories, Marketing, Co-Manufacturing, Purchasing, and Supply Chain, etc.) to develop, industrialize, and launch Innovation and Renovation projects. __ Provide working equipment / product knowledge guidance and support to the Factory / R&D / Engineering resources during the development of new technology and processes __ Continuously improve/optimize current products and processes within factories according to local business needs and supply situation and/or implementation of initiatives. #Lead technical projects including technical assistance, sourcing, quality improvements, compliance, and productivity cost savings. This includes establishing and managing timelines, uncovering roadblocks, defining critical paths, and identifying resource constraints. __ Ensure adherence to all products, processes, materials standards. Comply with Nestlé requirements (includes Good taste and Good Foundation), external standards, and local regulatory framework. Identify, influence, and lead the development of the product and process standards within the Nestlé systems. __ Act as Quality Lead for various projects as assigned. This includes practical application of HACCP/Food Safety fundamentals, new material onboarding, allergen/claims validation and process capability. __ Continuous improvement of technical skills and personal development, while being a proactive affiliate member of a Nestlé Expert Network and/or external networks. Acts as an ambassador for Nestlé USA TAG when representing globally or externally. __ Develop expertise for product and process mastership within TAG. Assist in the development of competencies and training materials required for product/process mastership to enable manufacturing excellence. This includes knowledge and formula expertise in both product and process. Helps to build capability and process mastery within the factory and TAG. Represents TAG in general conversations as a SME on manufacturing finished product. __ Provide first line support to factories, especially in the areas of ingredient, recipe and processing to ensure consistent #production of high-quality products for the consumer.