Operations Startup Specialist

Nestle Operational Services Worldwide SA • $82K — $118K *
Mount Sterling, KY 40353In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 5-7 years experience in project management or engineering support roles
  • Strong leadership skills with experience leading cross-functional teams
  • Effective communicator with ability to interface with multiple levels of the organization
  • Proficient in MS Office tools, including Excel and Project
  • Working knowledge of manufacturing processes and problem-solving techniques
  • Background in capital project participation and operations
  • Willingness to travel and adapt to various schedules for project success

Responsibilities

  • Support End-to-End Project Manager and Engineering Manager throughout project lifecycle
  • Lead the Commissioning, Qualification, and Verification (CQV) process
  • Ensure safe and timely vertical startup of new equipment and processes
  • Coordinate and communicate with functional workstream owners to complete tasks
  • Forecast project-related budget needs effectively
  • Monitor project progress against Success Criteria and provide regular updates to leadership
  • Implement and monitor safety and quality measures throughout the project

Benefits

  • 401k with company match
  • Healthcare coverage
  • Performance-based incentives
  • Comprehensive total rewards package
  • Diverse range of additional benefits
Full Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY
Supports End-to-End Project Manager and/or Project Engineering Manager through lifecycle of the project with specific purpose to deliver successful vertical startup according to Project Success Criteria. Develop and Lead the Commission, Qualification and Verification (CQV) process.

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Individual must have operational experience leading teams
  • Reports directly to Production Manager
  • Reports dotted line to Engineering Manager
  • No Direct Reports
  • Leads OSL workstream with Indirect Reports from Operations/Production, Maintenance, SHE, QA, HR/Training, ME, Supply Planning, S&D
  • Member of Project Leadership (with End-to-End and/or Project Engineering Manager)
  • Safe, On-time vertical startup of new equipment and processes
  • Deliver results within the budget established (capital and PRO)
  • Deliver all Project Success Criteria as agreed upon by the Steering Committee and Factory Leadership Team
  • Regular cadence of follow up with functional workstreams (Operations/Production, Maintenance, SHE, QA, HR/Training, ME, Supply Planning, S&D)
  • Regular communication with Steering Committee and Factory Leadership Team
  • Ensure completion of tasks & deliverables by functional workstream owners (Operation/Production, Maintenance, SHE, QA, HR/Training, ME, Supply Planning, S&D)
  • On-time completion of tasks in each phase of the project
  • Reasonable forecasting of budget required for commissioning and startup (capital & PRO)
  • On-time, vertical startup within planned budget and planned startup curve
  • Delivery of agreed upon Project Success Criteria
  • Leading and lagging safety measures
  • Leading and lagging Quality measures
  • Key Relationships:
    • End-to-End Project Manager
    • Project Engineering Manager
    • Project workstream leaders for all involved functions
    • Factory Leadership Team
    • Vendors/OEMs related to project
    • Local and OEM contractors
    • Corporate OSL resources

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
  • High proficiency in communicating with front line associates, senior leaders, and external partners
  • Effectively facilitate meetings with cross-functional, collaborative group
  • Proficiency in basic MS Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Teams, etc.)
  • A good working knowledge of manufacturing and problem solving / root cause analysis tools
  • Knowledge of effective project management principles
  • Experience in operations at the local site, or similar
  • Successful experience leading teams
  • Experience as a contributor in a capital project
  • Ability to work across different shifts as required for effective startup, commissioning, qualification
  • Willingness and ability to travel to other Nestlé sites and/or vendor locations as needed


Salary: $82,934.10 to $118,719.00 per year

Bonus Eligibility: Yes

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. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at top of range.

Nestlé 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 at https://www.nestlejobs.com/nestle-in-the-us-benefits

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