Associate Product Development
Role Overview
The Associate, Product Development participates in project teams to deliver technical solutions for the innovation and renovation portfolio and optimization/improvement projects.
The role collaborates internally and externally to build relationships, continuously improve technical skills, and support personal development.
This individual may act as technical lead on low-complexity projects.
Key Skills for This Role
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Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Engineering, or a related field; OR an associate degree, vocational/technical education, or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.
- Basic knowledge of technical and/or manufacturing processes.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment and meet established deadlines.
- Demonstrated organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects or assignments.
- Effective interpersonal, presentation, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft 365 applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, SharePoint, and Teams.
- 0–3 years of relevant product development, technical, manufacturing, or related experience.
- Consumer packaged goods (CPG) and/or food product development experience.
- Experience participating in consumer research, such as focus groups, central location tests, or similar research activities.
- Operations or manufacturing/factory experience.
- Experience serving as a technical lead on projects of limited scope or complexity.
- Salary: $72,722.21 to $97,598.20 per year
- 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. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at top of range.
- 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 https://www.nestlejobs.com/nestle-in-the-us-benefits
- 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 [email protected] or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: 1-800-321-6467.
- This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.
- Review our applicant privacy notice before applying at https://www.nestlejobs.com/privacy.
- Job Requisition: 425149
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of the product development process from concept through commercialization.
- Working knowledge of SAP and/or recipe-management systems.
- Experience identifying or implementing process, product, or technical improvements.
- Preferred Experience
- Bonus Eligibility: Yes
Required Experience
- Preferred Experience
- Bonus Eligibility: Yes
- 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.
About Nestlé
Nestlé is a Swiss multinational food and beverage company and the world's largest food company by revenue, producing a wide range of products including baby food, bottled water, cereals, chocolate, coffee, dairy products, and pet food.
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