R&D Pilot Plant Operations Lead

Nestlé; Fremont Township (MI); On-site; USD 107,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus 10%

Job summary

Responsibilities include ensuring timely trial execution, managing operating expenses, and coaching the team to achieve performance targets. Experience with CapEx, ISO/HACCP, and digital tools in manufacturing is valued for this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Technology, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 7 years related work experience.
• Experience in managing people in a technical or operational function.
• Experience leading or contributing to CapEx project submissions and basic project management.
• Basic knowledge of ISO 22000 / NQMS / HACCP / Food Safety / NGMP / EFCA.
• Ability to lead, coach and develop people.

Responsibilities

• Operational management and planning to execute Pilot Plant trials in a timely and efficient manner.
• Coordinate all aspects of Maintenance and Improvement of Pilot plant equipment and local IT infrastructure.
• Ensure compliance of Pilot Plant facilities and infrastructure in terms of Quality & Food Safety, SH&E, Nestlé Policy, Guidelines and Regulations
• Ensure material and finished product availability from procurement and final disposition.
• Lead and coach team to deliver on performance objectives, define personal and professional development plans / career development
• Support innovation efforts and transfer knowledge of new technologies to support industrialization and Factory Start-up.
• Facilitates small to medium-scale projects in the pilot plant.
• Management of operating expenses and continuous improvement of the operations (efficiency, effectiveness, and capacity).
• Partner with Quality Management lead and provide leadership of NMS program to sustain compliance and improve efficiency and effectiveness.

Skills

People management

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Digital/AI in manufacturing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Technology or equivalent

Tools

ISO 22000

NQMS

HACCP

Food Safety

NGMP

EFCA

Job description

Responsibilities include ensuring timely trial execution, managing operating expenses, and coaching the team to achieve performance targets. Experience with CapEx, ISO/HACCP, and digital tools in manufacturing is valued for this role.