Packaging Associate Specialist

Nestlé Health Science; Town of Islip (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based incentives

Healthcare coverage

401k with company match

Job summary

Nestlé Health Science is seeking an Associate Packaging Specialist to define and implement packaging solutions aligned with our quality and compliance policies. The role includes SAP packaging integration, and driving continuous improvements across packaging operations.

You will support project work with cross-functional teams including Procurement, Manufacturing, Quality/R&D and Sales/Marketing, while offering technical guidance to operators and supervisors to ensure successful packaging

Qualifications

• BS degree in Packaging Science/Engineering or related field.
• 0–3 years of packaging industry experience in food/beverage.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Define, document and implement packaging solutions per Nestle policy.
• Integrate SAP packaging specifications and support lifecycle projects.
• Lead packaging development programs to reduce costs and improve quality.
• Deliver technical support for packaging equipment installation and layout changes.
• Provide knowledge transfer to operators and supervisors.

Skills

Packaging knowledge

Strong communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Education

BS degree in Packaging Science/Engineering

Tools

Excel/PowerPoint/Word/Project

Job description

At Nestlé Health Science, we believe that nutrition, science, and wellness must merge, not collide. Here, we embrace the intrinsic connections of these three pillars, harnessing their collective strength to empower healthier lives. Our broad product portfolio includes renowned brands like Garden of Life®, Nature's Bounty®, Vital Proteins®, Orgain®, Nuun®, BOOST®, Carnation Breakfast Essentials®, Peptamen®, Compleat Organic Blends®, and more. We also have extensive pharmaceutical expertise, offering innovative medicines that aim to prevent, manage, and treat gastrointestinal and metabolic-related diseases.

At Nestlé Health Science, we bring our best for better lives. Our people are challenged to bring fresh, diverse views and make bold moves to empower healthier lives through nutrition. We know brilliant ideas can come from anyone, anywhere. Here we embrace the entrepreneurial spirit and collaborate with teams that champion focused and forward thinking. We are committed to fostering professional growth and celebrating the achievements of our people along the way. We offer dynamic career paths, robust development, opportunities to learn from talented colleagues around the globe, and benefits that support physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing.

Join us to innovate for impact and reimagine the future of health and nutrition for patients and consumers.

Position Summary

The Associate Packaging Specialist is responsible for defining, documenting and implementing packaging solutions in line with the Nestle packaging policy on quality, safety and compliance. The scope of the job includes SAP packaging integration, operational improvement and the implementation of innovative and sustainable packaging solutions providing added value to our patients, consumers and customers. The Associate Specialist shall also provide technical support, guidance and expertise to Operators, Supervisors and other functions as necessary in the development of packaging related projects. The position requires a high degree of responsibility, cross-functional collaboration, decision-making ability, leadership and self-sufficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the integration of packaging specifications into SAP with specification creation.
• Act as a packaging subject matter expert in support of packaging initiatives that will result in new product introduction, increased productivity, higher quality and improved costs.
• To recommend and lead packaging development programs that reduce distribution cost or damage and provide competitive advantage.
• Introduce and deliver new and revised packaging concepts and processes focusing on environmental footprint, functionality and consumer value.
• Deliver results by working in a collaborative, cross-functions environment with Procurement, Manufacturing, Quality/R&D and Sales/Marketing to manage the Material Qualification process.
• Deliver technical support on installation and commissioning of new packaging equipment, line layout modifications.
• Provide front line support to factories. Make sure of knowledge transfer related to packaging mastership to eliminate the root cause of assistance requests.
• May be assigned as project manager on specific projects as needed.

Experience & Education Requirements

• BS degree in Packaging Science/Engineering or related field.
• 0 – 3 years of relevant packaging industry experience as related to the food and beverage industry.
• Clear understanding of packaging specifications, design, materials, equipment and systems.
• Working knowledge of project life cycle deliverables, contracts and schedules.
• General understanding of industry standards of Regulatory Compliance and Food Safety.
• Highly motivated, critical thinker, goal oriented and easily adapts to change.
• Ability to work in a fast paced, high performing, and inclusive environment.
• Exceptional organizational skills & ability to manage multiple projects and assignments.
• Strong communication skills: interpersonal, presentation, oral and written.
• Computer Skills: Microsoft Office applications: Excel, Power Point, Word, Project.
• Preferred: CAPE or TOPs Palletization Program

Salary: $75,000.00 to $85,000.00 per year

Bonus Eligibility: Yes

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 knowledge, skills and abilities as well as geographic location. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at top of range.

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. Learn more at https://www.nestlejobs.com/nestle-in-the-us-benefits

It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace.

To our veterans and separated service members, you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestlé. The skills you've gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. Nestlé seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you’ll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestlé home.

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