Material & Recipe Management Specialist

Nestlé in the United States, part of Nestlé 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: Nestlé USA, Nestlé Purina, Nespresso, Gerber, Nestlé Health Science, Nestlé Professional, and Information Technology at Nestlé 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.

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

Position Summary

The Material Recipe Management Specialist’s primary responsibility is to create, review, revise, and approve finished product and ingredient/component specifications. The individual will manage formulation documents (SAP RM, Formul@1), raw material specifications (SAP RM), product specifications, as well as development of products working with other departments, Bridgewater NPTC, global MRM, Co-Man, and Nestle HealthScience corporate functions such as, Marketing, Medical Affairs, Nutrition translation, and Regulatory.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Participates in the I&R process by executing Compliance by Design (formulation development, recipe validation, and specification creation). Maintains formulation documents, including General Recipes, Site Recipes, and Formulation Validations.
Reviews formulations by comparing target values to actual (after industrial trial, FOC, SOC), monitors product performance versus specifications and incorporates changes as necessary. Calculates processing losses and stability losses to use in formulation development to ensure meeting label claims at the end of shelf life.
Maintains raw material specifications in SAP RM. Incorporates information based on qualification testing data, routine testing data, and historical vendor information.
Creates product specifications in CAT (Compliance Assessment Tool) for the Technical Assessment process.
Monitors monthly commercial product compliance and takes actions as needed for deviations. Works with the factory to meet yearly global compliance targets.
Participates in ER investigations as needed. Calculates and predicts finished product targets due to out-of-specification ingredients or production issues.
Works with GREAT SPM and GPO on system upgrades and requirements. Monitors GREAT dashboard and investigates/applies corrective actions to meet KPIs.

REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM EDUCATION LEVEL:
Required:

BS Degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Nutrition, or equivalent field.
Familiarity with a factory environment.
Basic understanding of statistics; FDA food and / or drug Good Manufacturing Practice regulations.
2 years of experience within a technical field such as QA/QC, TAG, R&D, Operations, TCU, etc.

EXPERIENCE:

Required: Experience in using SAP, formulation systems, specifications systems, and computer data management systems such as Word, Excel, Visio, and Power Point is essential.
Preferred: Previous experience in a regulated industry (food, pharmaceuticals, biologics, nuclear power, environmental testing, etc.).

SKILLS:

The individual must be computer literate and skilled with learning new systems.
Well organized.
Able to communicate and bring up issues with the cross-functional team.
Detail oriented.
Ability to convert theoretical knowledge into practical application.
Possess good persuasion and consensus building skills.
Have the initiative to learn and ask questions.

Requisition ID

76312341

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

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.

The Nestlé Companies are an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer seeking diversity in qualified applicants for employment. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, gender, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, perceived disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected status, as defined 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 accommodations@nestle.com or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: 1-800-321-6467.

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

Nestlé in the United States, part of Nestlé 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: Nestlé USA, Nestlé Purina, Nespresso, Gerber, Nestlé Health Science, Nestlé Professional, and Information Technology at Nestlé 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.

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

Position Summary

The Material Recipe Management Specialist’s primary responsibility is to create, review, revise, and approve finished product and ingredient/component specifications. The individual will manage formulation documents (SAP RM, Formul@1), raw material specifications (SAP RM), product specifications, as well as development of products working with other departments, Bridgewater NPTC, global MRM, Co-Man, and Nestle HealthScience corporate functions such as, Marketing, Medical Affairs, Nutrition translation, and Regulatory.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Participates in the I&R process by executing Compliance by Design (formulation development, recipe validation, and specification creation). Maintains formulation documents, including General Recipes, Site Recipes, and Formulation Validations.
Reviews formulations by comparing target values to actual (after industrial trial, FOC, SOC), monitors product performance versus specifications and incorporates changes as necessary. Calculates processing losses and stability losses to use in formulation development to ensure meeting label claims at the end of shelf life.
Maintains raw material specifications in SAP RM. Incorporates information based on qualification testing data, routine testing data, and historical vendor information.
Creates product specifications in CAT (Compliance Assessment Tool) for the Technical Assessment process.
Monitors monthly commercial product compliance and takes actions as needed for deviations. Works with the factory to meet yearly global compliance targets.
Participates in ER investigations as needed. Calculates and predicts finished product targets due to out-of-specification ingredients or production issues.
Works with GREAT SPM and GPO on system upgrades and requirements. Monitors GREAT dashboard and investigates/applies corrective actions to meet KPIs.

REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM EDUCATION LEVEL:
Required:

BS Degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Nutrition, or equivalent field.
Familiarity with a factory environment.
Basic understanding of statistics; FDA food and / or drug Good Manufacturing Practice regulations.
2 years of experience within a technical field such as QA/QC, TAG, R&D, Operations, TCU, etc.

EXPERIENCE:

Required: Experience in using SAP, formulation systems, specifications systems, and computer data management systems such as Word, Excel, Visio, and Power Point is essential.
Preferred: Previous experience in a regulated industry (food, pharmaceuticals, biologics, nuclear power, environmental testing, etc.).

SKILLS:

The individual must be computer literate and skilled with learning new systems.
Well organized.
Able to communicate and bring up issues with the cross-functional team.
Detail oriented.
Ability to convert theoretical knowledge into practical application.
Possess good persuasion and consensus building skills.
Have the initiative to learn and ask questions.

Requisition ID

76312341

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

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.

The Nestlé Companies are an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer seeking diversity in qualified applicants for employment. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, gender, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, perceived disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected status, as defined 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 accommodations@nestle.com or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: 1-800-321-6467.

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

Bridgewater, NJ, US, 08807