Technical Applications Group Manager

About the role

The Manager, Technical Applications Group (TAG) is responsible for leading a cross-functional technical team delivering product, process, and packaging solutions that support Nestlé Health Science’s innovation, renovation, and business maintenance initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of product, process, packaging, and ingredient initiatives supporting Innovation & Renovation (I&R), cost optimization, and business maintenance
• Drive end-to-end execution of cross-functional technical projects from concept through commercialization, ensuring alignment to scope, timelines, and business objectives
• Partner with R&D, Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory, and Supply Chain to deliver compliant, manufacturable solutions and resolve risks and issues
• Provide technical leadership and support to manufacturing sites, including scale-up, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement to enhance efficiency and quality
• Implement I&R strategies for supported categories, prioritizing resources and budgets to meet project and business needs
• Lead introduction of new products and processes into factories, including technology transfers, supplier/co-manufacturer support, and global initiative execution
• Ensure adherence to Nestlé standards, GMP, and regulatory requirements; support audits and drive resolution of compliance gaps
• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing technical team; build capabilities in product and process mastership and drive team engagement and performance
• Enable knowledge transfer and act as a technical training and coaching resource to manufacturing teams, addressing root causes and improving operational capability
• Drive continuous improvement across products, processes, and tools to improve quality, speed, and cost efficiency while leveraging internal and external best practices

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Engineering, Chemistry, or related technical field (advanced degree preferred)
• 5+ years of experience in CPG, food manufacturing, technical applications, or product development
• Experience leading cross-functional technical projects and delivering through stage-gate processes
• Prior people leadership or team management experience, preferred
• Strong knowledge of food manufacturing, ingredient/product design, and commercialization processes
• Working knowledge of GMP, HACCP, QMS, and applicable regulatory standards (e.g., CFR Title 21)
• Experience introducing new products/processes into manufacturing environments
• Familiarity with cross-functional operations across R&D, manufacturing, and supply chain; cross-market experience preferred
• Proficiency with enterprise systems/tools (e.g., SAP) preferred

Skills

• Strong technical expertise across product, process, and/or packaging
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence without authority
• Strong project management, prioritization, and execution skills
• Analytical problem-solving and sound decision-making capability
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills (written, verbal, presentation)
• Demonstrated ability to coach and develop others
• Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, matrixed environment
• Collaborative mindset with ability to navigate ambiguity and drive clarity

Pay

The approximate pay range for this position is $120,000- $140,000 base. Please note that 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.