Packaging Specialist

Nestle

Packaging Specialist optimizing filling and packaging equipment for Nestlé Health Science in Eau Claire, WI. Driving improvements in productivity, quality, and sustainability for food and beverage packaging operations.

Posted 6/26/2026full-timeEau Claire • Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Optimize the performance and utilization of filling and packaging equipment
Support installation, commissioning, qualification, and validation of aseptic packaging processes and equipment
Ensure aseptic process parameters and operating conditions meet Nestlé standards
Partner with cross‑functional teams to identify design risks and opportunities to improve manufacturability and production efficiency
Resolve packaging design issues with Operations and recommend improvements to enhance performance and reliability
Lead or support development and implementation of new and improved packaging concepts, materials, and processes
Develop and maintain packaging process capability knowledge to drive long‑term performance improvements
Recommend and lead packaging initiatives that reduce distribution costs, minimize damage, or create competitive advantage

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Materials Science, Packaging Science, Packaging or Mechanical Engineering, or related field, with MS preferred
3+ years of packaging experience within the food and beverage industry
Proficient in Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Clear understanding of packaging design, materials, equipment, and systems to include SAP
Understanding of project lifecycle management, including scope, schedules, and deliverables
Working knowledge of food safety, regulatory, and compliance standards
Experience with Aseptic packaging is strongly preferred
Ability to travel: 30%

Benefits

Comp & perks

Dynamic career paths
Robust development
Opportunities to learn from talented colleagues
Benefits that support physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing

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Hard Skills & Tools

packaging designpackaging materialspackaging processesaseptic packagingfood safetyregulatory complianceproject lifecycle managementperformance optimizationmanufacturability improvementprocess capability knowledge

Soft Skills

cross-functional collaborationproblem-solvingleadershipcommunicationanalytical thinkinginitiativeorganizational skillsattention to detailadaptabilitycreativity

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in Food ScienceBachelor's degree in Materials ScienceBachelor's degree in Packaging ScienceBachelor's degree in Mechanical EngineeringMaster's degree in related field