Manufacturing Excellence Lead: TPM & Lean Transformation

Nestlé S.A.; Schaumburg, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 101,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Healthcare coverage

Incentive programs

Job summary

Nestlé USA is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Excellence Specialist to drive TPM-based improvement across the Local Leadership Team. You will act as a center of excellence, accelerating autonomy and execution on the factory floor, partnering with production leaders to deliver key performance improvements.

The role requires 5+ years in manufacturing, strong problem-solving and analytics skills, and hands-on experience with TPM, process improvement, and cost management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in Manufacturing.
• 1-3 years with Factory Management & Leadership team, supporting cross functional teams.
• 1-3 years with TPM implementation.
• Experience with loss analysis, budget prep, line capability studies.
• Training effectiveness & facilitation.

Responsibilities

• Define, align, and implement Local Leadership Team execution plan.
• Co-develop LLT improvement strategy with losses and benchmarks.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to cascade plans across the unit.
• Support governance and track progress on improvements.
• Coach LLT and develop ME team competencies.

Skills

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Process improvement

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Power BI

Excel

TPM

Job description

Nestlé USA is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Excellence Specialist to drive TPM-based improvement across the Local Leadership Team. You will act as a center of excellence, accelerating autonomy and execution on the factory floor, partnering with production leaders to deliver key performance improvements.

The role requires 5+ years in manufacturing, strong problem-solving and analytics skills, and hands-on experience with TPM, process improvement, and cost management.