Associate Product Development Specialist (TAG) Job Details | Nestle Operational Services Worldwide SA

Nestle

Solon, OH

Full Time

Entry Level

20 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

Nestlé Professional is committed to providing the finest ingredients, operational knowledge, and uncompromised support to foodservice operations across the US. Our team of culinary experts and skilled product developers partner closely with foodservice professionals to generate creative, branded food and beverage solutions that address a wide variety of needs. As a business serving other businesses, we're focused on performing with speed, service, and precision to cook up delicious ideas for our clients both small and large. Satisfy your appetite for an exciting career at Nestlé Professional.

Key Responsibilities

Implementation of Innovation & Renovation strategy for the supported product categories in the market. Liaise & leverage both the industry and global Nestlé Network insights to develop, implement, and execute product development activities (e.g., bench top, pilot plant, shelf-life testing, and internal/external factory testing) to achieve project goals and deadlines to delight the consumer & customer.
Introduction of new products with current processes within factories and external manufacturers. Collaborate and influence internal and external project teams to develop, industrialize, and launch on a complex range of Innovation and Renovation projects.
Continuously improve/optimize current product and processes within factories and external manufacturers according to local business needs and supply situation and/or implementation of initiatives. Lead technical projects including technical assistance, sourcing, quality improvements, compliance, and cost savings.
Work directly with customers, on an as requested basis, to understand back of house operations, customer requests and needs, and solve technical challenges with NPS products.

Requirements

A BS degree in Food Science or related field.
Position requires approximately 10-30% travel.
Prefer 0-3 years of product or process development experience in the food and beverage industry or related field of work with at least 1 internship.
Factory environment or equivalent supply industry experience across several product platforms is a plus.
Ability to work in a fast paced and high performing environment.
Exceptional organizational skills & ability to manage multiple projects and assignments.
Strong communication skills: interpersonal, presentation, oral and written.
Highly motivated, critical thinker, goal oriented and easily adapts to change.
Computer Skills: Microsoft Office applications: Excel, PowerPoint, Word.
Preferred: SAP, Recipe Management Systems, Microsoft Office applications.

Nice to Have

SAP, Recipe Management Systems, Microsoft Office applications.

Qualifications

A BS degree in Food Science or related field.

Working at Nestle

It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace. We recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. Nestlé seeks skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission and join a diverse, inclusive work environment. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and consider all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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