Specialist - Technical Applications Group (TAG)

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 Technical Application Group (TAG) Specialist supports product innovation and renovation through a structured, above-market technical framework. This role collaborates cross-functionally to improve existing products, address manufacturing issues, evaluate new technologies and ingredients, identify cost savings, and maintain external partnerships.

The Specialist contributes to formulation and process improvements, supports development of nutritional supplements across formats, and ensures effective execution of manufacturing and innovation initiatives within the business.

This will be a fully onsite role in our Eau Claire, WI location.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• BOM Creation/Maintenance: Develop and maintain Bills of Materials (BOM) to ensure accuracy and efficiency in the manufacturing process.
• SAP Recipe Maintenance
• MES Updates: Support team by handling Manufacturing Execution System (MES) imports, updates and reviews.
• Finished Product Shelf Life File Updates: Update and maintain records of finished product shelf life to ensure compliance with quality and regulatory standards. Highlight any gaps discovered and work with team to fix. Review for potential shelf life extensions.
• Industrial Trial, FOC (First Order Confirmation), SOC (Second Order Confirmation) preparation and follow ups
• Keeping Quality/Finished Product Assessments
• Block Diagram/Process Flow Creation and Maintenance
• Operations Support for Investigations/GSTD (Go See Think Do)
• Daily factory operation support
• NCE/TPM (Nestlé Continuous Excellence) Support for Operations
• Support product and process renovation through formulation adjustments, reformulation efforts, and process improvements
• Prepare, maintain, and ensure accuracy of manufacturing documentation (e.g., recipes, batch records, specifications, change controls, QMS, EQAs) while adhering to company policies, SOPs, quality standards, and regulatory requirements
• Analyze and interpret data to support statistical evaluations, problem-solving, and continuous process improvements
• Collaborate cross-functionally (Quality, Procurement, R&D, Marketing, Finance, Manufacturing, Supply Chain) to resolve product, raw material, and supply-related issues
• Communicate project updates, risks, and changes to management in a timely manner
• Support scale-up, validation, and technology transfer activities to internal and external manufacturing partners
• Engage with suppliers, external partners, and training opportunities to stay current on industry trends and best practices
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives while building strong cross-functional relationships and enhancing team efficiency

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Science, Food Science or related field
• 1+ year of hands-on product development, formulation, and manufacturing experience involving ready- to- drink ( RTD) beverages or related technologies
• Knowledge of product development, technical and manufacturing processes, and food science principles
• Experience leading medium-complexity technical projects and working effectively within cross-functional teams
• Previous manufacturing or factory experience, preferred
• Preferred experience with product scale-up, validation, and technology transfer activities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications ( Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Preferred experience with SAP, SPSS (Statistical Package for the Social Sciences) and/or Minitab for data management, reporting, statistical analysis, and process improvement initiatives
• Ability to be exposed to food allergens and allergen-containing materials
• Knowledge of food safety, quality, and regulatory requirements
• Willingness to travel approximately 20%

SKILLS

• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and project needs
• Creative thinking and continuous improvement mindset
• Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively across teams
• Ability to share ideas for process enhancements and product improvements
• Demonstrates accountability and commitment to quality
• Maintains a positive and proactive attitude toward responsibilities and team goals

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

 
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