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Nestle

Senior Packaging Specialist

Nestle

. Lead packaging performance improvement workstreams using the Identify-Fix-Sustain-Replicate method .

Posted 10/26/2026full-timeSolon • Ohio • United StatesSenior💰 $97,801 - $132,485 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in packaging equipment performance improvement, including machine operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting. Capable of leading cross-functional teams to implement technical solutions and training in high-speed consumer packaged goods environments.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Packaging Equipment ExpertiseOEE ImprovementLean Six Sigma CertificationTechnical Training DevelopmentData Analysis

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Hard Skills
Machine OperationMaintenanceTroubleshootingCenterliningLoss AnalysisProject ManagementReliability EngineeringTechnical DocumentationPerformance MeasuresStructured Trials
Soft Skills
CollaborationCoachingCommunication
Tools & Technologies
Packaging PlatformsControls InterfacesGemba ObservationsPareto AnalysisAction Plans
Certifications & Qualifications
Lean Six SigmaTPMNCE
Industry Keywords
Food ManufacturingBeverage ManufacturingConsumer Packaged GoodsHigh-Speed PackagingOEM Technical Support

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead packaging performance improvement workstreams using the Identify-Fix-Sustain-Replicate method
  • Collect and validate performance data; build Pareto and loss analyses; support gemba observations; document current conditions; and apply structured root-cause tools
  • Develop and execute factory action plans involving machine restoration, centerlining, changeover optimization, operating standards, maintenance improvements, and training
  • Track OEE, eUPS/unplanned stops, technical downtime, waste/MUV, throughput, M&I, and labor-efficiency results
  • Support sustainment checks and ensure local ownership, standards, training, and daily controls are established
  • Provide hands-on technical support as a packaging-equipment subject matter expert
  • Coach factory teams and develop packaging-operations expertise
  • Build equipment capability matrices, theory-of-operation documents, centerlines, troubleshooting guides, PM/CIL standards, and technical training content
  • Coordinate with operations, maintenance, E&A, quality, packaging, R&D, engineering, and suppliers to resolve technical issues
  • Contribute to URS, specifications, design reviews, vendor evaluations, FAT/SAT, commissioning, startup, and acceptance testing
  • Assess equipment solutions for safety, hygienic design, operability, maintainability, controls, reliability, and performance
  • Support new products, materials, formats, and equipment changes through structured trials and technical recommendations
  • Standardize and replicate successful solutions across assigned factories
  • Develop and deliver practical training and coach factory personnel and Equipment Owners
  • Maintain action, risk, decision, benefit, and project records
  • Communicate status, findings, barriers, and recommendations to technical and non-technical audiences
  • Operate safely and independently within the defined scope

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, packaging science, manufacturing technology, or a related technical field; OR high school diploma/GED and relevant technical experience with packaging equipment in a manufacturing environment
  • Relevant experience with packaging equipment in engineering, maintenance, operations, OEM field service, or technical support
  • Working knowledge of packaging-equipment safety, machine operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, controls interfaces, and manufacturing performance measures
  • Experience supporting equipment improvement, installation, commissioning, startup, or reliability activities
  • Ability to analyze equipment or manufacturing data
  • Ability to document technical work and communicate technical information clearly
  • Ability to collaborate across functions
  • Preferred: 5+ years of relevant experience with packaging equipment
  • Preferred: Food, beverage, or other high-speed consumer packaged goods manufacturing experience
  • Preferred: Experience with flow wrapping, cartoning, case packing, conveying, palletizing, labeling/coding, inspection, or related packaging platforms
  • Preferred: Lean Six Sigma, TPM, NCE, reliability, maintenance, automation/controls, project-management, or OEM technical certification
  • Preferred: Experience with centerlining, loss analysis, OEE/eUPS improvement, PM optimization, structured trials, or technical training
  • This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Performance-based incentives/bonus eligibility
  • 401k with company match
  • Healthcare coverage
  • Broad range of other benefits
  • Inclusive workplace
  • Reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process