Process Specialist

**Position Snapshot**

Location: Broadford, Victoria
Full Time, Permanent
2+ 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.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Process Specialist to join our team at the Allen's Broadford Factory.

In this role, the Process Specialist will provide technical leadership for the entire manufacturing process, in order to produce the maximum volume of high-quality product at the lowest cost & shortest time by identifying, leading, developing & executing solutions for quality and performance improvements. This position serves as the primary technical resource for manufacturing leadership and is responsible for driving strategic productivity & capacity solutions.

**A day in the life**

Reporting to the Manufacturing Excellence Manager, key responsibilities include but not limited to:

- Provide technical advice and troubleshooting support on materials, processes, equipment & consumer complaints to the factory. Provide operating parameters (basic conditions) for process optimisation.
- Coach employees to fulfil and exceed the requirements of the job through a NCE/TPM approach, specifically in problem solving tools such as GSTD, DMAIC.
- Identify opportunities to improve the productivity of existing systems using different NCE tools & techniques such as DMAIC, SMED, GSTD, VMS.
- Develop and maintain system capacity & conduct capability studies in order to ensure optimal production rates, parameters & formulas
- Improve system reliability (in conjunction with maintenance) and product quality (in conjunction with Quality Assurance) to identify productivity improvements.
- Use process knowledge to ensure that existing product quality & processes are maintained in conjunction with the Product Applications Team to ensure new products are implemented at the factory optimally.

**What will make you successful**
- Joining a collaborative team, 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.
- Tertiary Qualification in Engineering, Food Science or related field with at least 3 years' experience in manufacturing/processes.
- Solution focused and pro-active attitude and high attention to detail.
- Clear and effective communication skills are essential.
- The right person must be methodical, thorough, and detailed, with a high level of relationship building.
- You are a problem solver, proactive and strong in implementing sustainable solutions to address business needs and/or issues.

Applicants will be required to undergo pre-employment checks, including but not limited to health checks, prior to appointment to this role.

**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
- Novated Leasing

**Our Story**
- At Allen's, it's no secret that Lollies are our passion. Our vision is to be Australia's most trusted confectionery company. We're dedicated to providing quality fun treats including Party Mix, Snakes Alive and Minties in a safe, sustainable and cost effective way.
- 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.