Senior Manager Engineering Logistics
Nestle Operational Services Worldwide SA St. Louis, Missouri, United States · $150K–$199K/yr
Food and Beverage Services · 10,001+ employees
About the role
The Senior Manager Engineering Logistics will establish and execute the strategic direction for automated material handling systems across the U.S. network. They will lead a team of subject matter experts to design, standardize, and sustain automated logistics assets while ensuring compliance with food safety and engineering standards.
What they look for
Requirements
Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in Engineering with 10+ years of experience in food manufacturing or consumer goods, including 3+ years in logistics engineering. Alternatively, a high school diploma with 12+ years of relevant industry experience and 5+ years in logistics engineering is accepted.
Benefits
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As Senior Manager Engineering Logistics, you will establish and execute the strategic direction for automated material handling systems (AMHS) within the Nestlé and Nestlé Purina U.S. network. Through your collaboration with technical experts, vendors and factory stakeholders, you will develop vertical startup and sustainment programs for automated storage and retrieval systems (ASRS), monorails, robotics and other automated logistics assets. Come prepared to guide standards development for design, training and startup execution as well as communicate plans and results to executive leadership.
- Lead a team of subject matter experts to design, execute and standardize startup of AMHS
- Sustain AMHS performance at current facilities through application of best practices and ways of working to proactively identify opportunities and determine corrective measures
- Develop and deploy physical logistics equipment maintenance strategies, monitor and report performance, and ensure technical requirements are met, documented, trained and sustained
- Facilitate and prioritize process improvement efforts for teams and factories with a focus on Nestlé Continuous Excellence (NCE,) goal alignment, and coordination with parallel Nestlé initiatives
- Define and clearly communicate strategy and plans with key stakeholders in Supply Chain and Engineering to expedite smooth project transitions
- Ensure warehouse physical logistics compliance with all applicable Nestlé standards and guidelines and prioritize food safety and hygienic engineering while optimizing efficiency
REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical discipline with 10+ years of experience in food manufacturing or consumer goods industry including maintenance, operations and capital project responsibilities –AND-- 3+ years leading physical logistics engineering including automated warehouse operations and automated material handling systems
OR
- High school diploma or GED equivalent with 12+ years of experience in food manufacturing or consumer goods industry including maintenance, operations and capital project responsibilities --AND-- 5+ years leading physical logistics engineering including automated warehouse operations and automated material handling systems
OTHER
- Must be willing to travel 50%-75% based on business needs
The approximate pay range for this position is $150,000 - $199,000 per year. 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.
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. Nestle in the US Benefits | Nestlé Careers (nestlejobs.com).
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