Manufacturing Excellence Specialist

Nestle

. Support definition, alignment, and implementation of the Local Leadership Team performance improvement plan and strategy .

Posted 9/21/2026full-timeBurlington • Wisconsin • United StatesJunior💰 $74,969 - $100,552 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Manufacturing Performance Improvement, including TPM, Lean methodologies, and cross-functional team collaboration. Proficient in analyzing operational data and implementing effective improvement strategies to enhance factory performance.

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TPM ImplementationLean MethodologiesCross-Functional Team CollaborationAnalytical Problem-SolvingCoaching and Influencing Skills

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Hard Skills

Manufacturing ExperienceLoss AnalysisImprovement Project DevelopmentBudget PreparationLine Capability Studies

Soft Skills

CollaborationCoachingInfluencingAnalytical ThinkingProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

SAPMicrosoft OfficePower BIDMOPrometheus

Industry Keywords

Goal AlignmentContinuous ImprovementCultural Change ManagementFactory ManagementOperational Data

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Prometheus

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support definition, alignment, and implementation of the Local Leadership Team performance improvement plan and strategy
Co-develop improvement strategies considering the Factory Operational Master Plan, loss analysis, and external benchmarks
Gain LLT and key stakeholder alignment and support rollout across the Production Department
Develop improvement plans covering TPM rollout, digital and CAPEX enablers, cost savings, improvement projects, competency building, and external support
Establish governance and routines to track execution progress and sustainability
Spend time on the shop floor to evaluate maturity and identify improvement opportunities
Provide guidance and feedback to LLT and align corrective actions
Develop critical competencies within the Local Leadership Team through GEMBA visits
Partner with HR and Training to establish and evaluate LLT capability plans
Train and coach LLT and shop-floor owners on system health and competencies, including Cleaning/Inspection, Centerline, and Changeover
Evaluate key-system maturity and guide improvement discussions
Participate in the FI Pillar, supporting competence building and health of FI systems and routines
Lead FI pillar and Industrial Performance activities, including labor utilization studies, data reliability, SAP BOM/Master Data, Planning Rate Reviews, DMO, Tagging/Prometheus, St 21-908, and Capacity Utilization

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required
Bachelor's degree in engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, Business, or a related field preferred
Equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant work experience considered in lieu of a degree
1-3 years of experience in Manufacturing
1-3 years working with Factory Management & Leadership teams, supporting and developing cross-functional teams
1-3 years with an active role in implementing Goal Alignment/TPM/Lean
Understanding of cultural change management, process improvement, and business connections
Experience with line labor standards, budget preparation/review, and line capability/speed studies
1-3 years developing improvement projects and loss analysis, with strong experience leading/applying problem-solving tools
Ability to collaborate cross-functionally across shop floor, LLT, and factory leadership levels
Strong coaching and influencing skills to build capability and drive behavioral change
Analytical and problem-solving skills to interpret manufacturing losses, performance trends, and operational data
Digital skills and exposure to digital systems; Microsoft Office experience, with SAP, DMO, Prometheus, POKA, and Power BI exposure or willingness to learn
Knowledge of Goal Alignment/TPM/Lean/Continuous Improvement methodologies
Ability to manage multiple improvement initiatives, prioritize work, and drive execution through cross-functional teams
This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship

Benefits

Comp & perks

Performance-based bonus eligibility of 7%
401(k) with company match
Healthcare coverage
Competitive total rewards package
Inclusive workplace
Recruitment accommodations for individuals with disabilities
Veteran and separated service member support