Manufacturing Excellence Specialist

Nestle; London; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Dental benefits

Company matched pension plan

3 weeks vacation + 5 personal days

Tuition reimbursement

Bonus eligibility

Product discounts for Nestlé/Nespresso

Educational assistance

Job summary

Nestlé Canada is seeking a Manufacturing Excellence Specialist to act as the factory's catalyst for operational performance at the London, Ontario site. You will turn factory data into clear insights, drive standardization, and support digital solutions to reduce losses and deliver sustainable results.

The role requires strong collaboration across functions, data review, and a hands-on approach on the factory floor.

Qualifications

• Background in industrial performance, process engineering or manufacturing.
• Ability to review factory operations, manage data and propose improvements.
• Experience translating data into actionable insights for leaders.
• Structured problem-solving and loss-elimination methods.

Responsibilities

• Review factory performance and provide decision-ready analytics and loss insights.
• Identify improvement opportunities and support business cases with Finance.
• Translate operational information into material requirements and BOMs.
• Implement digital and analytics solutions with clear ownership.
• Support budgeting, scenario planning, and capability building.

Skills

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Communication

On-site manufacturing experience

Education

Engineering/Manufacturing/Operations/Analytics degree or equivalent

Tools

Power BI

TrendMiner

DMO

POKA

Job description

Position Snapshot

Business area: Nestle Canada Inc.

Location: London, ON located at 980 Wilton Grove Rd, London, ON N6N 1C7;

In-Person

A little bit about us

While Nestlé is known for KitKat®, Gerber®, Nescafe®, and Maggi®, our recipe for success comes down to one thing: our people.

We strive to lead a people-focused culture that empowers employees to bring their authentic selves to work each day. There are 3,400+ members of Nestlé Canada celebrated for taking action using agility, courage, and trust to find solutions that benefit the business or greater good. We’re a team of changemakers, who are curious and challenge the status quo, that take risks that will help drive us forward.

Our focus is not only on nourishing our customers, but also about enriching you. We know that empowerment leads to strong employee engagement, a great work culture, and motivated employees.

What to Expect:

As a Manufacturing Excellence Specialist, you will act as the factory's catalyst for operational performance. You will turn business priorities and factory data into clear insights, practical improvements, strong standards, capability building, and digital solutions that reduce losses and deliver sustainable results. This is a permanent position and an existing vacancy.

A day in the life:

• Factory performance and data insights: Review factory performance and provide clear, decision-ready analytics, reporting, and loss insights to Production, Supply Chain, Finance, Operations, and the factory leadership team.

• Continuous improvement and loss elimination: Identify improvement opportunities, facilitate structured improvement initiatives, support business cases, and track benefits with Finance through validation and sustainment.

• Factory standards and information management: Support factory line and labour standards, help translate operational information into material requirements and bills of materials, and maintain an organized, reliable library of information.

• Digital manufacturing enablement: Implement and sustain practical digital and analytics solutions, including POKA, DMO, TrendMiner, and Power BI, with clear process ownership and user adoption.

• Planning, budgeting, and capability building: Support scenario planning, budgeting, and prioritization while coaching teams in loss analysis, problem solving, standards, and digital tools.

Role Requirements

• Background in industrial performance, process engineering, manufacturing, engineering, operations, or continuous improvement.

• Strong computer and organizational skills, including the ability to review factory operations, manage data, and recommend practical improvements.

• Experience working across functions and influencing stakeholders without direct authority.

• Experience turning operational data into useful insights, priorities, and clear reporting for leaders and business partners.

• Experience using structured problem-solving and loss-elimination methods to support measurable improvements.

• Degree or diploma in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, Business, Data/Analytics, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

• Comfort working primarily on-site in a factory environment and following all site safety, hygiene, and PPE requirements.

Preferred Skills

• Clear communicator who translates complex analysis into practical action and builds productive, cross-functional relationships.

• Curious, fact-based and willing to challenge constructively.

• Inclusive, collaborative and committed to psychological safety and team ownership.

• Comfortable working on the factory floor and with senior leadership.

• Organised and able to prioritise across multiple operational and transformation priorities.

• Adaptive learner who embraces changes in technology and ways of working.

Benefits

• Comprehensive total rewards benefits package including Health and Dental benefits that start on day one of employment

• Company matched pension plan

• Three weeks of Vacation and five personal days (Personal Paid Holidays)

• Excellent training and development programs as well as opportunities to grow within the company

• Access to Educational Assistance & Tuition Reimbursement

• Bonus eligibility

• Gender affirmation benefits to ensure access to necessary care, resources, and coverage for gender-affirming procedures

• Fertility Services and Surrogacy Medical Coverage to support the pursuit of a path to parenthood regardless of medical conditions, gender or sexual orientation

• Adoption benefits to remove some of the financial barriers associated with adoption

• Up to 50% off – Nespresso Coffee Machine, Capsules and accessories

• Access to the Discount Company store with Nestlé, Nespresso, and Purina products (Located across various Nestle offices/sites)

Compensation Range CAD 80,000 – CAD 85,000 + bonus eligibility

At Nestlé Canada, we are committed to transparency and fairness in our compensation and job posting practices. This position offers a competitive salary within the range specified above, aligned with our commitment to equitable pay practices .

What you need to know

We will be considering applicants as they apply, so please don’t delay in submitting your application.

Nestlé Canada is an equal-opportunity employer. The principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility are vital to how we operate. We strive to foster a respectful and supportive environment where individuals feel valued and empowered to contribute and succeed.

If you are invited to participate in the recruitment process and require an accommodation, please inform Human Resources. Nestlé will work with you to ensure full participation.