Manufacturing Excellence Manager

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: As a member of the plant leadership team, the Manager Factory Manufacturing Excellence will partner with the Factory Manager to develop the factory's Master Plan and coordinate the successful execution of that plan. Key Responsibilities: Coordinate the building of HPS capabilities and ensure the development and execution of the plant's zero loss journey focused on mitigating all types of losses at the site Deploy and sustain the foundational elements of the HPS at the site. The Site HPS Leader will report on dotted line basis to the Sr. HPS Leader, who provides direction on priorities and ensures proper deployment of established pillar methodology Partner with the plant leadership team to conduct the site loss analysis and lead the development and execution of the plant Master Plan, implementing Systems and Tools to address site key losses Align with corporate HPS Leadership on the proper deployment and assessment of HPS systems to address losses and build sustainable capability in the plant Ensure plant Pillar coaching visits and assessments are coordinated as a support to the site Pillar leadership and in line with the HPS plant deployment strategy Drive a high-performance culture in the site through visible servant leadership, promotions and other forms of communication Lead or coach focused improvement activities and teams to reduce or eliminate targeted losses Develop and communicate the plant scorecard and coach the team in analyzing trends and improving plant KPIs Rollout and maintain a highly effective daily direction setting (DDS) routine at a site, business and operating team levels As part of the site Master Plan, deploy Pillar methodology aligned with reduced or eliminate targeted losses Coach the effective implementation of standard work practices as defined by the HPS Pillar methodology Proactively seek feedback for system and tool effectiveness at the plant and work collaboratively with the HPS structure to continuously improve standards and methodology Experience and Education Requirements: 5+ years of experience in Manufacturing environment Experience using modern Operational Excellence and Continuous Improvement methods (LEAN, TPM, 6 Sigma, TQM) highly preferred Good knowledge of TPM and/or High Performance Organization Systems Thorough understanding of the business and all manufacturing plant functions Demonstrated experience and passion for working with people to help them run their operations at ever improving levels of performance Functional or Operational Leadership Experience Bachelor’s degree (BS) in a scientific or engineering field. Formal training in Operational Excellence methods such as LEAN, TPM, 6 Sigma Strong organizational, analytical, interpersonal and communication skills Proven ability to work independently and meet deadlines, and to coach others on doing the same Passion for building capabilities in others Strong change management agent experience Project management experience, including the demonstrated ability to create project timeline and to make such a timeline get delivered on time Strong interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written) with excellent influencing ability Highly energetic with a desire to engage in floor activities to support capability building events The approximate pay range for this position is $115,000.00 to $155,000.00. Please note that 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. 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 About Us | Nestlé Careers (nestlejobs.com) 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. The Nestlé Companies are equal employment opportunity employers. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at View email address on click.appcast.io or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: View phone number on click.appcast.io. This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship. Review our applicant privacy notice before applying at Job Requisition: 405690 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: As a member of the plant leadership team, the Manager Factory Manufacturing Excellence will partner with the Factory Manager to develop the factory's Master Plan and coordinate the successful execution of that plan. Key Responsibilities: Coordinate the building of HPS capabilities and ensure the development and execution of the plant's zero loss journey focused on mitigating all types of losses at the site Deploy and sustain the foundational elements of the HPS at the site. The Site HPS Leader will report on dotted line basis to the Sr. HPS Leader, who provides direction on priorities and ensures proper deployment of established pillar methodology Partner with the plant leadership team to conduct the site loss analysis and lead the development and execution of the plant Master Plan, implementing Systems and Tools to address site key losses Align with corporate HPS Leadership on the proper deployment and assessment of HPS systems to address losses and build sustainable capability in the plant Ensure plant Pillar coaching visits and assessments are coordinated as a support to the site Pillar leadership and in line with the HPS plant deployment strategy Drive a high-performance culture in the site through visible servant leadership, promotions and other forms of communication Lead or coach focused improvement activities and teams to reduce or eliminate targeted losses Develop and communicate the plant scorecard and coach the team in analyzing trends and improving plant KPIs Rollout and maintain a highly effective daily direction setting (DDS) routine at a site, business and operating team levels As part of the site Master Plan, deploy Pillar methodology aligned with reduced or eliminate targeted losses Coach the effective implementation of standard work practices as defined by the HPS Pillar methodology Proactively seek feedback for system and tool effectiveness at the plant and work collaboratively with the HPS structure to continuously improve standards and methodology Experience and Education Requirements: 5+ years of experience in Manufacturing environment Experience using modern Operational Excellence and Continuous Improvement methods (LEAN, TPM, 6 Sigma, TQM) highly preferred Good knowledge of TPM and/or High Performance Organization Systems Thorough understanding of the business and all manufacturing plant functions Demonstrated experience and passion for working with people to help them run their operations at ever improving levels of performance Functional or Operational Leadership Experience Bachelor’s degree (BS) in a scientific or engineering field. Formal training in Operational Excellence methods such as LEAN, TPM, 6 Sigma Strong organizational, analytical, interpersonal and communication skills Proven ability to work independently and meet deadlines, and to coach others on doing the same Passion for building capabilities in others Strong change management agent experience Project management experience, including the demonstrated ability to create project timeline and to make such a timeline get delivered on time Strong interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written) with excellent influencing ability Highly energetic with a desire to engage in floor activities to support capability building events The approximate pay range for this position is $115,000.00 to $155,000.00. Please note that 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. 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 About Us | Nestlé Careers (nestlejobs.com) 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. The Nestlé Companies are equal employment opportunity employers. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at View email address on click.appcast.io or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: View phone number on click.appcast.io. This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship. Review our applicant privacy notice before applying at Job Requisition: 405690