Technical Applications Group Manager

Position Summary

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. This role provides end-to-end technical leadership across projects, including development, scale-up, and commercialization, ensuring solutions are compliant, manufacturable, and aligned with business objectives.

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
• Prioritize 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
• 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
• 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
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, matrixed environment
• Collaborative mindset with ability to navigate ambiguity and drive clarity