Lead Pilot Plant Technician

Nestlé SA; Saint Joseph (MO); On-site; USD 63,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in pet care is seeking a Lead Pilot Plant Technician to join their innovative team in St. Joseph, MO. This role is pivotal in ensuring the quality of pet food production through hands-on leadership in formulation and manufacturing trials. You'll work in a dynamic environment that values integrity and teamwork, contributing to cutting-edge research that enhances pet well-being. If you have a passion for pets and a background in manufacturing, this is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact while enjoying a supportive workplace culture.

Benefits

401k with Company Match

Healthcare Coverage

Performance-Based Incentives

Competitive Total Rewards Package

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Pilot Plant experience or 8+ years in manufacturing/mechanical maintenance.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50+ pounds.

Responsibilities

• Lead formulation and product manufacturing trials for wet food product lines.
• Organize and prepare formulations, ensuring accuracy and adherence to protocols.

Skills

Problem Solving

Material Handling

Physical Fitness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Powered Industrial Truck (PIT)

Motorized Pallet Jack

Food-Processing Equipment

Job description

Driven by integrity and united by the people-and-pet bond, we find strong purpose in the work we do and an even greater joy in those we get to work alongside. Together, we harness the expertise of our long-standing tradition of excellence to embrace possibility and continuously push to do what's never been done before in pet care. Discover your purpose and fuel your passions when you bring your love of pets to a team that prides itself on the power of togetherness—We are Proudly Connected. Purely Driven.

Position Summary

Our Nestlé Development Center (NDC) in St. Joseph, MO is home to dogs and cats who help us learn and better understand the well-being of pets and promote the human animal bond. When you join us, you'll work to ensure our pets have the best quality of care while participating in cutting edge pet food research. Research that contributes to innovative, first to market dietary solutions as well as trusted all life stage pet food. Our center is located near the metropolitan area of Kansas City, within 30 minutes of the Kansas City International airport. St. Joseph is a tight-knit, rural community packed with character, still within commuting distance to the city thus, providing many residential opportunities.

As a Lead Pilot Plant Technician, you’ll play a pivotal role in driving a dynamic and quality-focused environment. You will lead the execution of formulation and product manufacturing trials specifically focused on our wet food product lines. Come prepared to oversee, organize, and perform pilot plant trials, ensuring that they are conducted smoothly and efficiently.

• Act as a mentor and indirect leader for problem solving as it relates to trials
• Organize and prepare formulations, ensuring accuracy and adherence to protocols
• Set up, operate, and clean food-processing equipment, ensuring proper functioning and cleanliness
• Ensure all trials have met the required release criteria
• Organize and record data in NesTMS as outlined in the pilot plant request
• Prepare summaries of trial results with recommendations for processing/product improvements based on observations
• Ensure all facility policies concerning safety, security, Good Laboratory and Good Manufacturing Practices (GLP & GMP) are followed in areas mastered
• Travel as required for factory trials, factory start-ups or training

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• 5+ years of internal Pilot Plant related experience OR 8+ years of end-to-end manufacturing and/or mechanical maintenance experience

Other

• 3+ years of experience with material handling equipment such as forklift, Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) equipment, motorized pallet jack, etc. is preferred
• 3+ years of professional experience on a computer is preferred
• Working knowledge of factory pet food/food processing equipment and operations is preferred
• Must be able to perform the physical requirements necessary, such as lifting and carrying up to 50+ pounds, to meet the expectations of job assignments
• Must be willing to work Monday through Thursday from 6:50AM-4:20PM and Friday from 6:50AM-10:50AM.

The approximate pay range for this position is $63,000.00 to $70,000.00. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to background, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as geographic location of the position. Nestlé offers performance-based incentives and a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k with Company match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Incentives and/or benefit packages may vary depending on the position.

REQUISITION ID

349723

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