At Nestlé Health Science, we believe that nutrition, science, and wellness must merge, not collide. Here, we embrace the intrinsic connections of these three pillars, harnessing their collective strength to empower healthier lives. Our broad product portfolio includes renowned brands like Garden of Life®, Nature's Bounty®, Vital Proteins®, Orgain®, Nuun®, BOOST®, Carnation Breakfast Essentials®, Peptamen®, Compleat Organic Blends®, and more. We also have extensive pharmaceutical expertise, offering innovative medicines that aim to prevent, manage, and treat gastrointestinal and metabolic-related diseases. At Nestlé Health Science, we bring our best for better lives. Our people are challenged to bring fresh, diverse views and make bold moves to empower healthier lives through nutrition. We know brilliant ideas can come from anyone, anywhere. Here we embrace the entrepreneurial spirit and collaborate with teams that champion focused and forward thinking. We are committed to fostering professional growth and celebrating the achievements of our people along the way. We offer dynamic career paths, robust development, opportunities to learn from talented colleagues around the globe, and benefits that support physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing. Join us to innovate for impact and reimagine the future of health and nutrition for patients and consumers.
Nestlé Health Science is seeking a Packaging Specialist to optimize the performance and utilization of filling and packaging equipment, directly supporting efficient operations and informed capital investment decisions. This role provides hands-on technical leadership partnering closely with Operators, Supervisors, and cross-functional teams to drive packaging improvements and project execution. The impact of this role is critical—improving reliability, efficiency, and scalability of packaging operations to support business growth. The position requires strong technical judgment, collaboration, and the ability to work independently. This is an onsite role based at our Eau Claire, WI manufacturing site and requires travel to Savannah, GA; Bridgewater, NJ; and frequent travel to Anderson, IN, including a 6-month onsite assignment.
Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Materials Science, Packaging Science, Packaging or Mechanical Engineering, or related field, with MS preferred
3+ years of packaging experience within the food and beverage industry
Proficient in Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Clear understanding of packaging design, materials, equipment, and systems to include SAP
Understanding of project lifecycle management, including scope, schedules, and deliverables
Working knowledge of food safety, regulatory, and compliance standards
Experience with Aseptic packaging is strongly preferred
Ability to travel: 30%
Demonstrated project management experience leading or contributing to cross-functional teams
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to influence and align stakeholders
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify issues and implement solutions efficiently
Ability to convey complex and/or detailed information to a wide range of individuals/audiences with different knowledge levels
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-performance environment while managing multiple priorities
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