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At Nestlé Health Science, we bring our best for better lives. Our people are challenged to bring fresh, diverse views and make bold moves to empower healthier lives through nutrition. We know brilliant ideas can come from anyone, anywhere. Here we embrace the entrepreneurial spirit and collaborate with teams that champion focused and forward thinking. We are committed to fostering professional growth and celebrating the achievements of our people along the way. We offer dynamic career paths, robust development, opportunities to learn from talented colleagues around the globe, and benefits that support physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing. 

Join us to innovate for impact and reimagine the future of health and nutrition for patients and consumers. 
 

POSITION SUMMARY:

Position is responsible for:

1) Directing, motivating/coaching, and managing the NHSc TAG personnel in Tablet and Capsule 2) supporting Nestle Health Science I&R initiatives at the Leonia, NJ factory) commercialization of projects in collaboration with internal and external functional groups such as Marketing, Regulatory, Medical Affairs, QA/QC, Engineering, Manufacturing and Co-Manufacturing, R&D, TCU, Procurement, Supply Chain and others as appropriate. ii)  active identification and support of cost reduction and operational improvement opportunities including AI, CONQ, FTQ/FTR  3) serving as the technical liaison between the factory, NHSc Commercial Teams, TCU, R&D, and external resources to establish and maintain strong working relationships ensuring an effective flow of information.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBLITIES

• Work with other departments, i.e. CTAG, Marketing, NPTC/R&D and Operations, to identify short term and long term project priorities for industrialization of product innovation and renovation for 100% FTR..

• Administer and coordinate TAG activities related to the Leonia factory including project management, factory trials, implementation/qualification of new and modified formulations, processes, procedures, products and packaging introductions.  Coordinate technical training as required.

• Assure manufacturing processes and finished product quality complies with applicable regulatory and NHS quality standards.  Assist Production/Engineering/Quality Departments to resolve non-maintenance related quality issues and/or product losses.  Support investigations, recommend and implement corrective measures to prevent recurrence when possible.

• Provide leadership for the Site TAG personnel to ensure on time and on budget delivery of projects.  Mentor team members and provide opportunities for professional development and personal growth.

• Administer preparation of documentation relating to activities within the TAG Team including I2L inputs, MDs, MOCs, SOP’s, QMS, HACCP, block diagrams, trial protocols, Validation 3s, FOC/SOC release packages and CAPAs.    Establish and maintain a strong working relationship and provide for the effective flow of information between plant and external resources.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

 Manager,  TAG

SUPERVISION GIVEN:

NHSc Leonia located CTAG Team Members.  Provides advisement to engineers, production supervisors, operators, TCU/R&D

Requirements and minimum education Level:

BS Degree in Food Science, Food Engineering, Engineering, Chemical Engineering or related discipline.  MS Degree preferred but not required.

EXPERIENCE:

• 5-10 years manufacturing experience in product development of Blending, Encapsulation and Tablets
• 1-5 years management experience

Skills:

• Demonstrate strong administrative, leadership, and project management skills.
• Takes initiative, makes effective use of everyone’s time, and strives to achieve timely solutions.
• A “self starter” requiring minimal direct supervision.
• Team player
• Understands principles of GMPs, QMS, HACCP, and SOP’s.
• Knowledge of EXCEL, WORD, POWERPOINT, and understanding of MS PROJECT preferred.
• Knowledge of applicable Food, Quality and Safety Laws and Regulations (CFR Title 21, CGMP’s, OSHA).
• Skilled in the principles of food science & technology, aseptic & terminal thermal processing, canning, spray drying, packaging.

Job ID: 325068​​​​​​​ 

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