Senior Manufacturing Specialist

Job description

Location: Konolfingen , Switzerland Work model: On site / Full time 100% Contract type / duration: Permanent Be a force for good and help nurture a healthier generation As a Senior Manufacturing Specialist, your mission is to lead manufacturing support for innovation and renovation projects, providing technical and operational expertise that enables successful industrialization and sustainable factory performance. At our research and development center in Konolfingen, Switzerland, we develop science-proven nutrition products, processes and packaging, while providing technical support to Nestlé factories worldwide. You will make a difference by collaborating closely with research and development teams, businesses, markets, factories, suppliers and external partners. This is your opportunity to grow your expertise and help improve lives through nutrition innovation worldwide. How you’ll make an impact as a Senior Manufacturing Specialist Leading manufacturing support across innovation and renovation projects to turn promising concepts into competitive products, processes and systems Driving early manufacturing input, risk assessment and technical decisions that improve readiness, speed and implementation quality Delivering reliable technical assistance during industrialization, start-ups and product launches to achieve efficient, sustainable factory performance Building and documenting specialist knowledge, standards and guidelines that strengthen manufacturing capability across sites Exploring breakthrough technologies and processes that create new opportunities for innovation, productivity and competitive advantage Developing factory knowledge through training, coaching and networks that accelerate learning and cross-site collaboration What will make you successful Bringing deep manufacturing, engineering or product development expertise to industrialization and factory support Applying current quality, safety and hygiene standards to deliver robust and sustainable solutions Using data analysis, digital tools and structured problem solving to identify risks and improve performance Collaborating across functions, sites and cultures while communicating technical recommendations clearly to varied audiences Communicating fluently in English Demonstrating courage, collaboration, speed and continuous learning What to expect from our hiring process We are committed to an inclusive and respectful hiring experience and are happy to provide reasonable accommodations if needed. Our workplaces are fully accessible and supported by a strong safety culture, with modern installations and procedures to ensure a safe environment for everyone. The hiring process typically includes an interview with Talent Acquisition, an interview with the hiring team, and a final discussion and offer. We review applications as they are received and close the role once a strong list of relevant candidates is identified, so we encourage you to apply early. All information is treated confidentially. Stay vigilant: Nestlé will only contact candidates via official company email addresses and will never ask for payments or sensitive personal information at any stage of the hiring process. Ready to Be a Force for Good? Apply now and accelerate change that improves lives and the planet.