Job Title: Product Technologist

Position Snapshot

Location: Chembong Factory, Negeri Sembilan
Company: Nestle Malaysia
Full-time

Position Summary

Joining Nestlé means you are joining the largest Food and Beverage Company in the world. At our very core, we are a human environment – passionate people driven by the purpose of enhancing the quality of life and contributing to a healthier future. A Nestle career empowers you to make an impact locally and globally, as you are provided with the opportunity to make a mark and stand out, as long as you seek it. With Nestle, you are enabled and encouraged to grow not only as professionals, but also as people.

We are looking for a Product Technologist who develop and/or introduce new products and processes within factory(ies), based on R&D owned technology or in close collaboration with R&D, while taking into consideration compliance with Nestle and external standards. To supports technology and know how transfer to factory(ies), to contribute to/ to manage NPD projects, to supports factory(ies) and marketing teams on projects / initiatives related to product, processes and technologies including 60/40+. To be the knowledge owner for his/her area of expertise for the product category(ies) in scope.

A day in the life of a Product Technologist

• Execution of I&R strategy for the supported product category (ies) in the market.
• Introduction of new products and processes within factory(ies).
• Optimization/improvement of current products, processes within factory(ies) using local business and supply situation.
• Have the competencies required for the job and as a member of AG to enable the AG being the local centre of expertise for product mastership.
• Technical assistance to factory(ies): Assist factory(ies) and provide them with services necessary to ensure product & process mastership while striving for zero defects in manufacturing.

What will make you successful

Academic Experience:-

• Technical education background (preferably University graduate or equivalent in food science, chemistry or related subjects)
• Complemented by a food industry experience within the product category

I&R and Operational Experience:-

• Project Management experience involving a range of projects of varying size
• Factory experience in one or multiple category of products
• Proven track record in delivering results by working with cross-functional teams (with or without direct reports)