Senior Packaging Specialist
Role Overview
The Senior Packaging Specialist serves as a packaging equipment subject matter expert who applies deep technical expertise and structured problem-solving to improve packaging operations performance across the manufacturing network.
The role is responsible for diagnosing complex equipment and process challenges, identifying and implementing sustainable solutions, and supporting the delivery of Nestlé's safety, quality, performance, innovation, cost, and sustainability objectives.
Working closely with factories, Engineering, Operations, Maintenance, R&D, Packaging, and external suppliers, the Senior Specialist provides technical knowledge for packaging equipment performance improvement, equipment selection and specification, industrialization, and capital projects.
The role influences technical decisions, supports the development of standards and best practices, and ensures that successful solutions are translated into sustainable factory capability and scalable network learnings.
As a recognized technical resource in one or more packaging equipment technologies, the Senior Specialist coaches and develops others, builds strong relationships with equipment suppliers and industry partners, and continuously expands technical expertise.
The position requires a hands-on approach, strong manufacturing experience, and the ability to deliver measurable business results while progressing toward Expert-level technical leadership.
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Preferred Qualifications
- 5+ years of relevant experience with packaging equipment in engineering, maintenance, operations, OEM field service, or technical support.
- Food, beverage, or other high-speed consumer packaged goods manufacturing experience.
- Apprenticeship, technical training, journeyperson credentials, or OEM training related to packaging equipment.
- Experience with flow wrapping, cartoning, case packing, conveying, palletizing, labeling/coding, inspection, or related packaging platforms.
- Lean Six Sigma, TPM, NCE, reliability, maintenance, automation/controls, project-management, or OEM technical certification.
- Experience with centerlining, loss analysis, OEE/eUPS improvement, PM optimization, structured trials, or technical training.
- Bonus Eligibility: Yes
SKILLS
- Safety, food safety, and quality focus
- Packaging-equipment technical knowledge
- Data-based loss analysis and root-cause problem solving
- Technical documentation and knowledge capture
- Factory coaching and technical capability building
- Cross-functional communication and collaboration
- Continuous-improvement methods
- Salary: $97,801.20 to $132,485.00 per year
- Bonus Eligibility: Yes
- 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: 424194
Qualifications
- AND MINIMUM EDUCATION LEVEL
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, packaging science, manufacturing technology, or a related technical field; OR high school diploma/GED and relevant technical experience with packaging equipment in a manufacturing environment.
- Relevant experience with packaging equipment in engineering, maintenance, operations, OEM field service, or technical support.
- Working knowledge of packaging-equipment safety, machine operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, controls interfaces, and manufacturing performance measures.
- Experience supporting equipment improvement, installation, commissioning, startup, or reliability activities.
- Ability to analyze equipment or manufacturing data, document technical work, communicate technical information clearly, and collaborate across functions.
- Safety, food safety, and quality focus
- Packaging-equipment technical knowledge
- Data-based loss analysis and root-cause problem solving
- Technical documentation and knowledge capture
- Factory coaching and technical capability building
- Cross-functional communication and collaboration
- Continuous-improvement methods
- Salary: $97,801.20 to $132,485.00 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: 424194
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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