Manufacturing Process Specialist

**Position Snapshot**

Location: Gympie, QLD
Full time, permanent
4+ years’ experience in a similar role

**Position Summary**

Joining Nestlé means you are joining the largest Food and Beverage Company in the world. At our very core, we are a human environment - passionate people driven by the purpose of enhancing the quality of life and contributing to a healthier future. Nestlé enjoys the reputation of the world’s largest FMCG, and a leader in nutrition, health and wellness.

Fantastic opportunity for a Manufacturing Process Specialist to join our Gympie Factory, where we produce our iconic coffee brands NESCAFE and INTERNATIONAL ROAST.

In this role, the Manufacturing Process Specialist will provide technical support to the production department in order to optimise the manufacturing process to generate world-class Green Coffee Usage results whilst ensuring the product is of the desired quality and respecting the safety and integrity of the manufacturing facility.

**A day in the life**

Reporting to the Production Manager, key responsibilities of the role include, but not limited to:

- Monitor line trends and efficiency, and pro-actively develop and implement corrective actions to to optimise coffee processing performance.
- Continuously review the operational process and identify strategies for developing and improving the factories competitive position.
- Work with marketing and PAG to support new product development through industrial trials.
- Develop expert understanding of the coffee manufacturing process and coffee characteristics to enhance production performance and ensure compliance with Nestec mandates.
- Provide support with the day-to-day operation of the manufacturing department.
- Develop training plans for operational staff and implement training programs to build Operator capability and ensure manufacturing excellence is achieved.
- Develop process and system improvements to enable the factory to operate at high efficiency and low cost.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory authorities and the Company’s Health, Safety & Environment systems, policies and procedures.
- Identify, control, and eliminate safety hazards.

**What will make you successful**
- Joining a collaborative team of specialists, you will be a strong team player with a drive to deliver quality outcomes with efficiency and with a passion for continuous process improvement.
- Enjoy working within cross-functional teams in a dynamic work environment.
- Should be a qualified Engineer (Chemical/Process/Manufacturing), preferably with min 4 years’ experience in food manufacturing.
- Well versed in LEAN Manufacturing/TPM methodologies.
- Experience in change management and exposure to continuous improvement techniques.
- Good attitude to work and strong ability to have positive interactions with people.
- Ability to deliver results through others.
- You will demonstrate strong communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.

**Applicants must have full Australian working rights**

**Benefits**

You will have the chance to work with an outstanding and highly engaged team, build and grow your career with an inclusive, global FMCG leader.

In addition, we offer:

- Varied career experiences and personalised development support
- Wellbeing benefits including vaccinations and health insurance discounts
- Diversity & Inclusion initiatives and program
- Paid parental and partner leave
- Purchase Leave Scheme
- Volunteering leave, Sports leave, Emergency Services leave
- Discounted Nestlé products

**Our Story**
- Nestlé enjoys a reputation as one of the world’s largest FMCG companies and a leader in nutrition, health and wellness. Our inclusive and high-performance culture is a testament to the great training, development, rewards and recognition we extend to every member of our 5000-strong Oceania workforce.
- You can realise your full potential at Nestlé, working among the leading teams in nutrition, health and wellness. As part of a global network, you can use your skills to influence others and make a positive impact where you own a piece of the action.
- At Nestlé, you will work in a supportive environment where your ideas and points of view will be championed by a collaborative team. Together, we will drive the strength of our brands, the quality of our products, and the future of our business.
- At Nestlé, you can make a difference to millions of lives, every single day. As a large, global company that’s driven by purpose, you and your team can add your piece of legacy of creating a better, healthier future.
- In return you will have the chance to work with an outstanding team, and build and grow your career with an inclusive, global FMCG leader.