What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager, Pilot Plant position at Nestlé USA?
Nestlé’s Research & Development Center is our regional powerhouse driving innovation in food, beverage, and pharmaceutical science. Backed by our global Nestlé R&D organization, we lead breakthrough discoveries that are both good for consumers and the planet. Our team of experts range from product developers to engineers, working across our portfolio of food, beverage, infant nutrition, and health science to create leading-edge products and services. As part of our organization, you will use your entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to excellence to unlock the power of food and provide premium value.
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Position Summary:
Manager Pilot Plant leads, plans, organizes and executes the deliverables for the Pilot Plant while leading a team of technicians and shift leads. Manager Pilot Plant drives for operational results that support business unit and company requirements and deliver products in a safe, compliant, timely and environmentally sustainable manner.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Work in a multi-disciplinary team environment with deadlines and coordination of multiple projects within budget.
- Manage resources within the group, planning, training, completing reviews, and providing support services as well as project responsibilities.
- Provide leadership, coaching, mentoring, and motivational support to the group.
- Deliver first time right success on Pilot Plant trial execution (priorities agreed with Product Groups).
- Drive continuous improvement to achieve excellence, eliminate waste, maximize value and minimize cost.
- Maintain current compliance documentation (certifications, permits, as needed).
- Promote Safety and ensure it is the top priority within the pilot plant
- Drive weekly and monthly planning meeting to optimize trial delivery (first time right) to ensure Pilot Plant meets the requirements of the Project leader.
- Maintain skills matrix for pilot plant technicians, including identifying and filling any gaps in accordance with regular Personal Development Plan reviews and business requirements.
- Ensure all pilot plant documentation is maintained and trials are executed in Nestlé’s Trial Management System in a timely manner.
- Actively participate in appropriate networks, working groups and committees.
- Keep up to date with new methodological trends in technical area.
Job Qualifications (Minimum Education, Experience, and Knowledge)
- Associate or Bachelor Degree in appropriate technical discipline preferred
- Minimum 5 years supervisory experience required
- Leadership and people development experience required
- Must possess technical experience of food and beverage processing technologies
- Ability to manage resources and budget requirements
- Deep knowledge in coffee operations preferred
- Proven written/verbal communication, planning, interpersonal, problem-solving, and organization skills
- Computer knowledge in Microsoft Office Suite and ideally Power Platform
- Ability to travel worldwide
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