Technical Applications Group Manager

Nestle

Manager leading cross-functional technical team delivering product and process solutions at Nestlé Health Science. Ensures compliance and manufacturability while supporting innovation, renovation, and business maintenance.

Posted 6/27/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois, Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $120,000 - $140,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead delivery of product, process, packaging, and ingredient initiatives supporting Innovation & Renovation (I&R), cost optimization, and business maintenance
Drive end-to-end execution of cross-functional technical projects from concept through commercialization, ensuring alignment to scope, timelines, and business objectives
Partner with R&D, Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory, and Supply Chain to deliver compliant, manufacturable solutions and resolve risks and issues
Provide technical leadership and support to manufacturing sites, including scale-up, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement to enhance efficiency and quality
Implement I&R strategies for supported categories, prioritizing resources and budgets to meet project and business needs
Lead introduction of new products and processes into factories, including technology transfers, supplier/co-manufacturer support, and global initiative execution
Ensure adherence to Nestlé standards, GMP, and regulatory requirements; support audits and drive resolution of compliance gaps
Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing technical team; build capabilities in product and process mastership and drive team engagement and performance
Enable knowledge transfer and act as a technical training and coaching resource to manufacturing teams, addressing root causes and improving operational capability
Drive continuous improvement across products, processes, and tools to improve quality, speed, and cost efficiency while leveraging internal and external best practices

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Engineering, Chemistry, or related technical field (advanced degree preferred)
5+ years of experience in CPG, food manufacturing, technical applications, or product development
Experience leading cross-functional technical projects and delivering through stage-gate processes
Prior people leadership or team management experience, preferred
Strong knowledge of food manufacturing, ingredient/product design, and commercialization processes
Working knowledge of GMP, HACCP, QMS, and applicable regulatory standards (e.g., CFR Title 21)
Experience introducing new products/processes into manufacturing environments
Familiarity with cross-functional operations across R&D, manufacturing, and supply chain; cross-market experience preferred
Proficiency with enterprise systems/tools (e.g., SAP) preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

performance-based incentives
competitive total rewards package
401(k) with company match
healthcare coverage
benefits that support physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing

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Hard Skills & Tools

Food ScienceEngineeringChemistryProduct DevelopmentTechnical ApplicationsIngredient/Product DesignCommercialization ProcessesGMPHACCPQMS

Soft Skills

LeadershipTeam ManagementCoachingCollaborationProblem SolvingCommunicationEngagementPerformance ManagementKnowledge TransferContinuous Improvement