Nestle
Nestle
Nestle is a Swiss multinational food and beverage company with a broad portfolio spanning coffee, bottled water, dairy products, infant nutrition, confectionery, frozen foods, and pet care. Its products reach consumers worldwide through retail and foodservice channels, supported by large-scale manufacturing and supply-chain operations. On a job aggregator, Nestle’s profile is relevant to candidates exploring opportunities across food and beverage, manufacturing, and logistics, as well as work connected to nutrition, health, and wellness initiatives.

Pilot Plant Operations Manager - Onsite in Fremont

Lead Nestlé’s Fremont pilot plant and site operations, overseeing food R&D trials, compliance, team development, and factory start-up support.

Description

  • Direct strategy and operational leadership for NDC Fremont’s pilot plant and site activities
  • Oversee daily pilot plant operations and deliver trials supporting strategic R&D programs
  • Schedule and conduct pilot plant trials efficiently and on time
  • Coordinate maintenance and upgrades for pilot plant equipment and local IT infrastructure
  • Maintain compliance with quality, food safety, SH&E, Nestlé policies, guidelines, and applicable regulations
  • Manage procurement and final disposition to maintain material and finished-product availability
  • Coach and develop team members by setting performance goals and development plans
  • Advance innovation by transferring new technology knowledge into industrialization and factory start-up activities
  • Coordinate small- and medium-scale pilot plant projects
  • Control operating expenses while improving operational efficiency, effectiveness, and capacity
  • Work with the Quality Management lead and provide leadership for the NMS program

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, technology, or comparable experience
  • At least seven years of relevant professional experience
  • Background managing people in technical or operational roles
  • Experience leading or supporting capital expenditure project submissions
  • Basic project management experience is advantageous
  • Working knowledge of ISO 22000, NQMS, HACCP, food safety, NGMP, or EFCA standards
  • Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop employees
  • Strong collaboration, communication, relationship-building, and stakeholder management skills
  • Manufacturing experience with digital and AI tools is preferred
  • This role does not offer visa sponsorship

Benefits

  • Performance-based incentive opportunities
  • Eligibility for a 10% bonus
  • 401(k) plan with company matching
  • Healthcare coverage
  • Competitive total rewards package
  • Workplace accommodations for applicants with disabilities

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