Job description
Foods people love. Brands people trust. And a career that nourishes your future like no other.
If you're driven by the passion to do something meaningful that changes lives, Nestlé is the place for you. Nestlé USA is one of seven operating companies that make up Nestlé’s presence in the United States. We're in 97% of American homes, and as the leading food and beverage company, our goals are to continue to deliver quality food and beverage products, strengthen our local communities, and reduce our environmental and climate impact.
We’re determined to challenge the status quo and be better tomorrow than we are today. As individuals and teams, we embrace our entrepreneurial culture and have created a workplace where collaboration is essential, courage is rewarded, speed is expected, and agility is the norm to delight our consumers every single day. Here, you will find limitless opportunities to learn and advance your career and feel empowered to succeed in the workplace and beyond. Because our focus is not only on nourishing our customers, but also about enriching you.
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POSITION SUMMARY:
The Manufacturing Excellence Sr Technical Project Manager is responsible for leading cross-functional projects within and accross categories to drive manufacturing efficiencies and lowest total delivered cost while building field competence, through utilization of Nestle Continuous Excellence (NCE) / Continuous Improvement (CI) tools and methodologies.
The Manufacturing Excellence Sr Technical Project Manager is responsible for leading cross-functional projects within and accross categories to drive manufacturing efficiencies and lowest total delivered cost while building field competence, through utilization of Nestle Continuous Excellence (NCE) / Continuous Improvement (CI) tools and methodologies.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Enable Business Category and factories to drive and execute the NCE Implementation Plan to improve and sustain the results by developing loss understanding, executing projects and developing NCE practices.
1- Leverage NCE toolkit to execute projects across NUSA sites (headquarters & factories) to drive sustainable operational and business improvements.
2- Promote and support factory reapplication of NCE best practices, standards and improvements across category/factories
3- Evaluate the health of systems, tools, and competence building to improve the loss understanding and results in a continuous and sustainable manner. Escalate functional support resource needs where applicable
4- Support the Factory ME Manager with adoption and integration of NCE Practices & digital solutions.
Enable Business Category and factories to drive and execute the NCE Implementation Plan to improve and sustain the results by developing loss understanding, executing projects and developing NCE practices.
1- Leverage NCE toolkit to execute projects across NUSA sites (headquarters & factories) to drive sustainable operational and business improvements.
2- Promote and support factory reapplication of NCE best practices, standards and improvements across category/factories
3- Evaluate the health of systems, tools, and competence building to improve the loss understanding and results in a continuous and sustainable manner. Escalate functional support resource needs where applicable
4- Support the Factory ME Manager with adoption and integration of NCE Practices & digital solutions.
Support the Development of Business Category and Factory Performance Improvement Plans:
1- Facilitate the preparation and execution of various NCE improvement activities, including but not limited: to IPA Events, Loss Analysis, Project Scoping / Line Studies and Consumer & Customer Value Proposition (CCVP), Identify Business Opportunities (IBO), etc.
3- Support the ongoing development of the Factory improvement plans by:
1- Facilitate the preparation and execution of various NCE improvement activities, including but not limited: to IPA Events, Loss Analysis, Project Scoping / Line Studies and Consumer & Customer Value Proposition (CCVP), Identify Business Opportunities (IBO), etc.
- Ability to connect factory losses with aplicable/releveant NCE tools & other enablers (Digital, CAPEx, Etc.)
3- Support the ongoing development of the Factory improvement plans by:
- Evaluating maturity progression and identifying key opportunities together with the Factory ME Manager.
- Coaching and supporting the development of Factory governance / routines to accelerate sustainable results.
Support the development of Critical Competence of Local Leadership Team by partnering with the NCE Coaches and Sr Category Managers on the following:
1- Build competency in NCE toolkit and core IP skills across all levels of the factory through on-site working sessions. Able to autonomously coach a factory on NCE Foundations (Goal Alignment and Focused Improvement) and has a working knowledge of Advanced NCE tools
1- Build competency in NCE toolkit and core IP skills across all levels of the factory through on-site working sessions. Able to autonomously coach a factory on NCE Foundations (Goal Alignment and Focused Improvement) and has a working knowledge of Advanced NCE tools
- Foundations tools include: Operational Reviews, Operational Master Planning, Measures Cascading, IPA, Loss Intelligence, Basic Problem Solving, etc.
- IP competencies include: Labor utilization studies, data reliability, SAP BOM/Master Data, Planning Rate Reviews, Asset Intensity systems (DMO), St 21-908, Capacity Utilization, etc.)
TRAVEL:
Based on operational needs while supporting 4 factories
REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM EDUCATION LEVEL:
Bachelors degree within technical or related field
EXPERIENCE:
- Minimum of 3 years manufacturing experience, food experience preferred, preferable acting as factory process/continuous improvement specialist
- Minimum of 3 years experience of project management, loss intelligence, & problem solving
- Experience in cultural change management & managing multiple complex priorities with direct and indirect stakeholders
- Experience in developing Line labor standards, Budget preparation/review, and line capability/speed studies
- Minimum of 3 years working with Factory Management & Leadership team, with success in supporting & developing cross functional teams.
SKILLS:
- Working knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies (TPM, six sigma)
- Problem Solving capabilities, DMAIC, etc
- Strong analytical skills
- Basic understanding of Change Management
- Basic understanding of Manufacturing Processes and Process Capability
- Project Management competence
- Understanding of Basic Finance & Value Creation
- Knowledge of key data systems (SAP, DMO, etc.)
REQUISITION ID:
233519
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.
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This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.
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