Manufacturing Excellence Expert Job at Nestle in Saint Louis

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**POSITION SUMMARY:**

Our roots were planted here in 1894, and we have since expanded to 24 manufacturing facilities nationwide. St. Louis, a hidden gem, offers a unique blend of big-city amenities and a small-town feel. Discover a rich culture, world-class schools, top-notch healthcare, and affordable living. With neighborhoods to suit every lifestyle, St. Louis is the perfect place to call home. Join us in this vibrant city, where we proudly work together to make a difference in the lives of people and our pets

The Manufacturing Excellence Market Expert is responsible for the overall management of all Nestle Continuous Excellence (World Class Manufacturing) initiatives and Pillar activities within a business area. In this role you will support and contribute to the overall market, acting as the single point of contact for the business. As a Manufacturing Excellence Leader you will be responsible for defining and communicating the rollout plans for the area of responsibility, managing and monitoring the execution of manufacturing excellence initiatives, and lead other division initiatives. Up to 75% travel will be expected within the role.

+ Support regional clusters to choose the right strategy for Manufacturing Excellence implementation (World-Class Manufacturing) at the sites supporting business needs and the Operational Master Plan (to include Total Performance Management and LEAN initiatives).

+ Prepare and communicate M.E. rollout plans for the factories including selection of key activities, priorities for rollout, scope, and glidepath for results.

+ Coordinate efforts and oversee the deployment of Nestle Continuous Excellence Initiatives within the factory clusters aligned to Market Strategic plan.

+ Responsible for Nestle Continuous Excellence methodology, training, coaching, and assessing in the region and the coordination of it with market Technical & Production and Regional Implementation Support Team.

+ Leads cross-functional business relevant projects as assigned per the Manufacturing Excellence Director and Manufacturing Excellence Steering Committee.

**Requirements**

+ Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business, or related field

+ 5 + years of operations experience in a manufacturing, military, or related environment

+ 2+ years' experience in leading and implementing Total Performance Management (TPM) or Manufacturing Excellence (Continuous Improvement) initiatives in a factory role

+ Strong program management experience

+ Position will require up to 75% travel

The approximate pay range for this position is $108,000 to $148,000. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including, but not limited to knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as geographic location.

Nestl offers performance-based incentives and a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k with company match, healthcare coverage, and a broad range of other benefits. Incentives and/or benefit packages may vary depending on the position. Learn more About Us | Making an Impact | Nestle Careers (nestlejobs.com)

**REQUISITION ID:**

314926

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