Technologist, Food Sr

For well over a century, Nestlé has been making the very best food and beverage products for families around the world. In the U.S., Nestlé's well-known brands include: Nestlé® Toll House®, Nestlé® Nesquik(tm), Nestlé® Carnation® Coffee-mate®, Stouffer's®, Stouffer's® Lean Cuisine®, Nescafé®, Libby's® Juicy Juice®, Buitoni®, Taster's Choice®, PowerBar®, Nestlé® Crunch®, Nestlé® Butterfinger®, Wonka®, Friskies® Fancy Feast®, ALPO®, and Mighty Dog®.

For the eighth consecutive year, Nestlé USA was named 'Most Admired Food Company in America' by Fortune magazine. Nestlé in the USA is comprised of the following: Brands Company (including Beverage Division, Confections & Snacks Division, Foreign Trade Division and the Sales Division), Nestlé Prepared Foods Company, Buitoni North America, Nestlé Nutrition, Nestlé Purina PetCare Company and Nestlé Business Services. Within each company, there are functional support groups to produce, market and deliver quality brands and products to our consumer.

Headquartered in Glendale, Calif., Nestlé USA has 21,000 employees, $12.5 billion in sales with 51 manufacturing facilities, 5 distribution centers and 59 sales offices across the country. For more information, visit us at www.nestleusa.com

EOE/MFDV
Nestlé is an 'Equal Opportunity Employer' and is looking for diversity in candidates in employment.

Position Overview: This role will be responsible for the development of new or existing products at the bench, pilot plant and factory levels. This position requires the ability to provide expertise and complete project work in the area of pasta formulation and processing. This role will work independently and in conjunction with manufacturing facilities producing pasta and sauces. The position will partner with the Manufacturing/Operations group to improve pasta production capabilities and procedures. As applicable, this position will work with Nestlé Purchasing team members to improve profit.Responsibilies include:Planning, coordinating and conducting bench top, pilot plant, and manufacturing plant tests in accordance with timelines. Maintain accurate records of work. Propose, develop, test and coordinate the implementation of internal process improvements. Research and implement new and improved ingredients and technologies/equipment, working in cross-functional teams as needed. Act as key contact for division on pasta and cereal science. Participate in team and departmental activities, such as panels, meetings, committees and administrative obligations. Maintain technical skills and personal improvement through completion of appropriate training. This position will consult with equipment and ingredient vendors on design and quality improvements, respectively. This position will be responsible for the scale-up to manufacturing and to foresee processing risks and opportunities. Must have the ability to manage parallel and sequential project task opportunities and to identify and communicate project costs and timing opportunities and risk. Requires a minimum of 5 years of experience in pasta manufacturing and BS/MS in Food Science. A MS in Cereal Science is preferred. This position requires knowledge of milling, pasta manufacturing, processing/cooking, equipment and suppliers. Experience with sauce manufacturing and knowledge of functional ingredients a plus. Must be comfortable working in production facilities. The position requires strong project management/leadership, communication, and presentation skills. RESPOND HERE! Respond immediately by accessing the following dedicated online response form which will allow you to cut and paste your resume. This form will go directly and immediately to the hiring authority for this position. Access the online response form at: http://sh.webhire.com/servlet/resp/rf?jobid=2211225&boardid=749