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Position Summary: As the Product Development and Industrialization Manager, you'll be the strategic partner who shapes and delivers the Innovation & Renovation (I&R) business strategy for the gummy market. Based at our San Antonio, TX site, you'll be the technical leader for gummy formulation and manufacturing processes. You'll lead a team of Technical Application Specialists and/or Technical Experts at multiple levels as they deliver innovation, renovation, and improvement projects. You'll also be a key resource for the gummy factory, sharing knowledge and providing support while keeping all work in line with Company policies and standards and local regulatory and legislative requirements. The role requires about 10% travel.

Important Note: 

• Relocation assistance is available to help the selected candidate make a smooth transition.

Key Responsibilities:

• Implement the I&R Strategy for gummy.
• Prioritize resources to meet project demands across all workstreams, including work allocation and staff budget.
• Develop, coach, and lead direct reports within the Application Group to deliver the Technical & Production and market business strategies.
• Introduce new products and processes within factories.
• Proactively engage and partner with R&D/PTC, factory, marketing, and corporate functions to ensure flawless execution of I&R project pipelines.
• Drive continuous improvement and optimization of current products and processes within factories, based on local business needs, supply situation, and/or initiative implementation.
• Manage projects related to technological rationalizations in line with factory priorities.
• Implement global or business-driven initiatives, and support supplier or co-manufacturer development to ensure supply.
• Ensure adherence to all safety, product, process, material, regulatory, and company standards, and make sure operations strictly apply all product, process, and material standard conditions.
• Develop expertise for product and process mastership within the team.
• Develop and maintain the competencies needed for product/process mastership to enable manufacturing excellence.
• Provide first-line support to factories.
• Ensure knowledge transfer related to product/process mastership to eliminate the root cause of assistance requests.
• Act as the local coaching and training resource for product/process mastership.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Experience & Education Requirements:

• University Degree (BA/BS) in Physical Sciences, Food Science, Food Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 7 years of related work experience
• Minimum of 5–7 years of Consumer Packaged Goods food technology experience
• Experience leading teams and/or direct reports
• Past experience in project management
• Working knowledge of the food industry with a broad understanding across manufacturing and technical areas
• Cross-functional/cross-market experience highly preferred

Skills:

• Knowledge of introducing new products using a stage gate process
• Current understanding of market and competitive activity
• Strong knowledge of ingredient and product design and food manufacturing processes
• Strong business acumen
• Strong communication skills: interpersonal, presentation, oral, and written
• Ability to coach and develop direct reports
• Understanding of GMPs, QMS, HACCP, and applicable food, quality, and safety laws (CFR Title 21)
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment while keeping a positive attitude

Salary: $140,000.00 to $155,000.00 per year

Bonus Eligibility: Yes

The pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to knowledge, skills and abilities as well as geographic location. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at top of range.

Nestlé offers performance-based incentives and a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k with company match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits.  Incentives and/or benefit packages may vary depending on the position. Learn more at https://www.nestlejobs.com/nestle-in-the-us-benefits 

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Job Requisition: 426481