Operations Startup Specialist

Nestle

. Support the End-to-End Project Manager and/or Project Engineering Manager throughout the project lifecycle .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeMount Sterling • Kentucky • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $82,934 - $118,719 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading the Commission, Qualification and Verification (CQV) process while ensuring safe and timely startup of new equipment and processes. Proficient in project management principles and effective communication with cross-functional teams and leadership.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Operational Experience Leading TeamsProject Management PrinciplesCommissioning and Startup BudgetsMS Office ProficiencyManufacturing Problem-Solving Tools

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Hard Skills

CommissioningQualificationVerificationProject ManagementBudget ForecastingRoot Cause AnalysisOperational Leadership

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationFacilitation SkillsTeam Leadership

Tools & Technologies

MS ExcelMS PowerPointMS ProjectMS Teams

Industry Keywords

ManufacturingProject Success CriteriaCross-Functional CollaborationSafety Standards

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the End-to-End Project Manager and/or Project Engineering Manager throughout the project lifecycle
Deliver successful vertical startup according to Project Success Criteria
Develop and lead the Commission, Qualification and Verification (CQV) process
Lead the OSL workstream with indirect reports across Operations/Production, Maintenance, SHE, QA, HR/Training, ME, Supply Planning, and S&D
Participate in Project Leadership
Ensure safe, on-time startup of new equipment and processes
Deliver results within established capital and PRO budgets
Coordinate functional workstreams and follow up on tasks and deliverables
Communicate regularly with the Steering Committee and Factory Leadership Team
Forecast commissioning and startup budgets
Deliver agreed Project Success, safety, and quality criteria
Report to the Production Manager and dotted-line to the Engineering Manager

Requirements

What you’ll need

Operational experience leading teams
High proficiency communicating with front line associates, senior leaders, and external partners
Ability to facilitate meetings with cross-functional groups
Proficiency in MS Office tools, including Excel, PowerPoint, Project, and Teams
Working knowledge of manufacturing and problem-solving/root cause analysis tools
Knowledge of project management principles
Experience in operations at a local site or similar
Successful experience leading teams
Experience contributing to a capital project
Ability to work across different shifts for startup, commissioning, and qualification
Willingness and ability to travel to other Nestlé sites and/or vendor locations
Must not require visa sponsorship

Benefits

Comp & perks

Performance-based incentives/bonus eligibility
401k with company match
Healthcare coverage
Competitive total rewards package
Inclusive workplace
Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities