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Nestle

Pilot Plant Operations Manager

Nestle

. Provide leadership and strategic direction for NDC Fremont’s Pilot Plant and site operations .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeFremont • Michigan • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $107,117 - $154,599 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in managing pilot plant operations, ensuring compliance with Quality & Food Safety standards, and leading teams to achieve strategic R&D objectives. Proficient in project management and familiar with industry regulations such as ISO 22000 and HACCP.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Pilot Plant Operations ManagementQuality & Food Safety ComplianceTeam Leadership and DevelopmentProject Management ExperienceDigital and AI Tools in Manufacturing

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Hard Skills
Engineering DegreeCapEx Project PreparationISO 22000 KnowledgeHACCP KnowledgeFood Safety KnowledgeNGMP KnowledgeEFCA KnowledgeOperational Efficiency ImprovementTrial ExecutionProcurement Management
Soft Skills
Team PlayerExcellent Communication SkillsStakeholder ManagementCoaching AbilityRelational Skills
Tools & Technologies
Digital ToolsAI Tools
Industry Keywords
NDC FremontPilot PlantR&D InitiativesQuality ManagementNMS Program

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Provide leadership and strategic direction for NDC Fremont’s Pilot Plant and site operations
  • Manage day-to-day pilot plant operations to ensure flawless execution of trials for strategic R&D initiatives
  • Plan and execute Pilot Plant trials in a timely and efficient manner
  • Coordinate maintenance and improvement of pilot plant equipment and local IT infrastructure
  • Ensure compliance with Quality & Food Safety, SH&E, Nestlé policies, guidelines, and regulations
  • Ensure material and finished product availability through procurement and final disposition
  • Lead and coach the team, establish performance objectives, and define development plans
  • Support innovation and transfer knowledge of new technologies for industrialization and factory start-up
  • Facilitate small- to medium-scale pilot plant projects
  • Manage operating expenses and continuously improve operational efficiency, effectiveness, and capacity
  • Partner with the Quality Management lead and provide leadership for the NMS program

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelors degree in Engineering, Technology, or equivalent experience
  • Minimum 7 years related work experience
  • Experience in managing people in a technical or operational function
  • Experience leading or contributing to the preparation of CapEx project submissions
  • Basic project management experience would be an added benefit
  • Basic knowledge of ISO 22000 / NQMS / HACCP / Food Safety / NGMP / EFCA
  • Ability to lead, coach and develop people
  • Strong team player, excellent communication/relational and stakeholder management skills
  • Experience with Digital and AI tools in manufacturing preferred
  • This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Performance-based incentives
  • 10% bonus eligibility
  • 401k with company match
  • Healthcare coverage
  • Competitive total rewards package
  • Workplace accommodations for applicants with disabilities