Startup Operations Leader - Vertical Start-up Expert

Nestlé S.A.; Assago; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Hybrid options

Training programs

Private health insurance

Corporate welfare

Career growth

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Nestlé Purina is seeking an Operations Start-Up Leader to drive vertical start-up and sustained performance for a new manufacturing site. You will lead start-up activities, coordinate permits, staffing, and training, and ensure on-time certifications across product, equipment, line, and site.

The role requires a university degree in engineering and 3–5 years in production leadership, with English fluency and Italian knowledge a plus.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience leading production or line supervision.
• Experience with start-up and commissioning in manufacturing.
• Strong focus on safety and housekeeping (5S).
• Ability to train and coach staff and build harmonious teams.

Responsibilities

• Support design phase by identifying local site constraints.
• Coordinate permits, licenses, and regulatory inputs with project team.
• Plan staffing and training programs for start-up.
• Oversee materials availability and production planning during start-up.
• Develop a master startup plan for commissioning and verification.
• Handover project to operations with a complete manufacturing dossier.

Skills

Manufacturing projects

Safety practices

Training & coaching

Team collaboration

Trade-off analysis

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Nestlé Purina is seeking an Operations Start-Up Leader to drive vertical start-up and sustained performance for a new manufacturing site. You will lead start-up activities, coordinate permits, staffing, and training, and ensure on-time certifications across product, equipment, line, and site.

The role requires a university degree in engineering and 3–5 years in production leadership, with English fluency and Italian knowledge a plus.