Nestlé USA, Inc. seeks multiple Sr Manager TAG (Technical Application Group) in Fremont, MI
Duties: Responsible for the Healthy Snacks category and acts as a strategic partner in developing and implementing the Innovation & Renovation (I&R) business strategy for the supported markets. Ensure the successful delivery of I&R projects and drive improvement initiatives. Implement the Innovation and Renovation Strategy for the Healthy Snacks Category in the market, enabling the delivery of Technical & Production initiatives and market business strategies through oversight of Product Development, Packaging, and Process Engineering deliverables. Collaborate with R&D, Operations, Marketing, and other corporate functions to ensure seamless execution of project pipelines. Guide Innovation and Renovation projects from concept to commercialization, ensuring safety, stability, and legality. Demonstrate leadership by influencing scope, design basis, success criteria, timelines, resource needs, critical assumptions, and risk analysis. Develop, coach, and manage direct reports, actively monitoring all aspects of professional development plans and performance. Ensure adherence to all product, process, and material standards in accordance with Nestlé requirements. Drive continuous improvement of current products and processes within factories to ensure supply and meet business needs. Provide first-line support to factories, utilizing in-depth knowledge in science and engineering, advanced problem-solving skills, and an awareness of business priorities to achieve stated results. Foster product and process mastership within the Technical Application Group, developing and maintaining the proficiency required to unlock operational excellence. Prioritize and allocate resources to meet project requirements, ensuring effective task management and budget management across all work streams. Domestic and international travel required up to 30% of time. Telework permitted up to 2 days per week.
Location: 445 State Street, Fremont, MI 49413
