Process Specialist

Nestle; Smithtown; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration package

Employee Assistance Program

Diversity & Inclusion initiatives

Job summary

Nestlé is seeking a Process Specialist for the MILO Smithtown Factory in Smithtown, NSW. You will optimise manufacturing processes, improve line performance and drive site-wide efficiency.

This role requires 3+ years in a similar manufacturing setting and a relevant degree. You will lead continuous improvement, coach teams, and partner with Production, Engineering and Quality to deliver projects while upholding safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• A degree in Food Technology, Applied Science, Chemistry, Engineering or a related discipline.
• 3+ years' experience in a manufacturing/ similar role.
• Strong technical understanding of manufacturing processes and equipment.
• Experience with continuous improvement or lean principles.
• Excellent stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise to optimise manufacturing processes, line performance and operational efficiency.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives that drive productivity, quality, sustainability and cost savings.
• Coach and develop technical knowledge within cross-functional teams.
• Partner with Production, Engineering, Maintenance and Quality teams to deliver projects.
• Support food safety, quality and compliance requirements.
• Analyse manufacturing performance data to identify efficiency gains.
• Lead production trials and process improvements to optimise product quality.
• Drive cross-functional improvement projects delivering measurable business results.

Skills

Manufacturing process optimization

Lean manufacturing

Stakeholder management

Analytical problem solving

Technical communication

Education

Degree in Food Technology, Applied Science, Chemistry or Engineering

Job description

Location: Smithtown, NSW
Full time, Permanent
3+ years’ experience in a similar role

Position Summary

Joining Nestlé means you are joining the largest Food and Beverage Company in the world. At our very core, we are a human environment – passionate people driven by the purpose of enhancing the quality of life and contributing to a healthier future.

Fantastic Opportunity for a Process Specialist to join our MILO Smithtown Factory. MILO®, Australia's iconic crunchy milk drink, was first introduced in 1934 by chemical engineer, Thomas Mayne from Smithtown, NSW. Here is your chance to join an iconic brand.

This role is responsible to optimise sustained improvements in performance across the site’s manufacturing processes and line efficiencies through providing process expertise.

A day in the life…

Reporting to the Production Manager, this role is an opportunity to shape the future performance of a world-class manufacturing operation. Key responsibilities include:

• Providing technical expertise to optimise manufacturing processes, line performance and operational efficiency across the factory.
• Leading and supporting continuous improvement initiatives that drive productivity, quality, sustainability and cost savings.
• Building capability across the site by coaching, training and developing technical knowledge within cross-functional teams.
• Partnering with Production, Engineering, Maintenance and Quality teams to successfully deliver projects, process changes and innovation initiatives.
• Supporting food safety, quality and compliance requirements while ensuring manufacturing systems and documentation remain accurate and up to date.
• Analysing manufacturing performance data and identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce waste and enhance reliability.
• Leading production trials and process improvements to optimise product quality and operational outcomes.
• Coaching operators and stakeholders to strengthen technical capability and embed best-practice manufacturing standards.
• Developing technical process documentation, flow sheets and operating parameters that support consistent manufacturing performance.
• Driving cross-functional improvement projects that deliver measurable business results and strengthen the site's competitive advantage.

What will make you successful

Joining a collaborative team of specialists, you will be a problem-solver who enjoys turning technical challenges into practical solutions and influencing positive process changes.

• A degree in Food Technology, Applied Science, Chemistry, Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience within a manufacturing environment, ideally supported by exposure to continuous improvement or lean manufacturing principles.
• Strong technical understanding of manufacturing processes, equipment and process optimisation.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the ability to work effectively across multiple teams.
• Strong analytical, organisational and problem-solving capabilities.
• Experience identifying and delivering operational improvement projects and cost-saving initiatives.
• Confidence communicating technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• A genuine commitment to Safety, Health, Environment, Food Safety and Quality standards.
• The ability to lead through influence, build capability in others and create lasting improvements across site operations.

Applicants must have full Australian working rights

Applicants will be required to undergo pre-employment checks, including but not limited to health checks, prior to appointment to this role.

You will have the chance to work with an outstanding and highly engaged team, build and grow your career with an inclusive, global FMCG leader.

In addition, we offer:

• Varied career experiences and personalised development support
• Diversity and Inclusion initiatives and program
• Competitive remuneration package
• Employee Assistance Program

Our Story

Nestlé enjoys a reputation as one of the world’s largest FMCG companies and a leader in nutrition, health and wellness. Our inclusive and high-performance culture is a testament to the great training, development, rewards and recognition we extend to every member of our 5000-strong Oceania workforce.

Nestlé Oceania supports a culture of diversity and inclusion in all that we do. Take a look at Careers at Nestlé Australia | Nestlé Australia (nestle.com.au) to see some of the ways we live and practice this every day in our workplace.