Process Improvement Specialist, Manufacturing Excellence

Nestlé

Rainbow Reach

On-site

AUD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Health benefits

Diversity & Inclusion

Parental leave

Leave schemes

Volunteer leave

Sports leave

Discounted Nestlé products

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Salary sacrifice to superannuation

Job summary

Nestlé Smithtown Factory is hiring a Process Specialist to optimise manufacturing processes and line efficiency. You will lead continuous improvement, coach cross-functional teams and partner with Production, Engineering and Quality to deliver improvements across the site.

Ideal candidates have a degree in Food Technology or related field, 3+ years in manufacturing, and strong problem-solving and stakeholder skills.

Qualifications

3+ years’ experience in a similar role.
Experience in a manufacturing environment with continuous improvement or lean principles.
Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and optimisation.
Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills across teams.
Commitment to Safety, Health, Environment, Food Safety and Quality standards.

Responsibilities

Provide technical expertise to optimise manufacturing processes and line performance.
Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives to drive productivity, quality, sustainability and cost savings.
Coach and develop technical knowledge within cross-functional teams.
Partner with Production, Engineering, Maintenance and Quality to deliver projects and process changes.
Analyse performance data to identify opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce waste.