Nestlé, San Sisto Factory (PG) - European Hub of the Confectionery divisionPermanent contractNestlé welcomes people with disabilitiesIdeally graduates in scientific disciplines, preferably in Food Science and Technology, Materials Science, Food Engineering or equivalentFluent in both Italian and English
Position SummaryAct as a key reference point for the Local Leadership Team, supporting production areas, optimizing processes, and facilitating problem resolution across the assigned lines.Participate in engineering and C‐TAG (Category Technology Application Group) projects as a production expert, ensuring proper organization and reporting of test activities.Monitor departmental variances and elevate critical issues when required.A day in the life of a Process Specialist:Operational & Production Support
Support the Production Team Leader as a functional reference and backup, conducting daily line walks to collect escalations, set priorities, and review material/performance variances.Perform inventory checks based on variance analysis and act as liaison between Accountants and Operators.Participate in Daily Operation Review and other key Production meetings (Goal Alignment, Focus Improvement Pillar, WPR –weekly production review–, variance meetings, C‐TAG), executing related actions such as go‐see, standards, and coaching.
Process & Standards Management
Collaborate with the AWG Leader to manage and update process standards for the lines involved.Standardize planned stops and create/maintain changeover matrixes.
Trials, Tests & Continuous Improvement
Manage new product development trials with C‐TAG, organize test activities (cost estimation, labor, raw & pack materials), report results, and support standard updates after trials.Execute Operational Review actions to ensure continuous improvement.
Technical Support
Support Maintenance during overhauls and contribute to ensuring technical readiness of the production lines.
Key Internal Relationships within the Nestlé Group
ProductionCTAGFinanceDSP
What will make you successful (preferred requirements)
Preferred experience in manufacturing processes, production lines, or operationsStrong communication and relational skillsCollaborate proactively with positive and problem‐solving approachGood knowledge of Excel, Power BI, SAP
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