Optimization Engineer

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At Nestle USA, we're all working towards the same goal - to delight and deliver for our consumers. With a rich portfolio of beloved brands, including DiGiorno, Toll House, and Coffee mate, in 97% of U.S. households, we have a unique opportunity - and responsibility - to be there for every moment in our consumers' lives.

Joining Nestle means becoming part of an inclusive workplace that inspires innovation, encourages strategic thinking and creativity, and celebrates your achievements. No matter where you work within the organization, you are empowered to challenge the status quo, embrace risk-taking, and pioneer new ideas. Our supportive and collaborative environment encourages bold ambitions and continuous learning so that everyone can grow and thrive.

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Position Summary :

In support of the Nestle USA Roadmap for success"Low Cost - Highly Efficient Operations," achieve the highest possible overall facility productivity through collaboration with key Logistics and Supply Chain functions and people, both internal and external to the Distribution Center. Help to enable the move towards Future Distribution by focusing on Continuous Process Improvement (CPI) in all aspects of warehouse operations.

Responsibilities :

• Works with the facility Leadership Team and team members to identify and formalize a strategy for CPI efforts to achieve the highest possible overall productivity of the warehouse operation.
• Analyzes given data and operating conditions, including throughput, automation, and labor management. Implements changes and follows-up on results by involving key responsible people.
• Ensures that studies and analyses are conducted thoroughly using variance reports to identify areas for potential improvement.Presents this information regularly to facility leadership and the teams to challenge and facilitate the change needed to drive needed improvement.
• Analyzes the present operational systems for potential efficiency improvements. Reviews designs, workflow, automation, workforce, and recommends changes when necessary.
• Coordinate observations on various warehouse activities to achieve maximum efficiencies (i.e., automation, shipping, receiving, palletizing, material usage / losses, rework, etc.).
• Facilitates all pilot tests using CI tools (charts, graphs) with the teams; collaborating with local management before any change or newly designed system or method is installed.
• Uses visual aids to provide real-time data to increase the teams' understanding of current business state vs. needs
• Facilitates and prioritize process improvement efforts to the greatest extent possible for teams and team members with a focus on Nestle Continuous Excellence (NCE), Goal Alignment, and other initiatives.
• Follows-up on programs to maintain the achieved savings, to complete additional training, to detect further savings opportunities, as well as ensuring the overall continuity of the project.
• Ensures the teams are supported in the following ways :

Peer-based team systems

Qualifications :

Critical Experineces :

The approximate salary pay for this position is $115,000 to $140,000. 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.

Nestle 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 benefits packages may vary depending on the position. Learn more at Nestle in the US Benefits | Nestle Careers (nestlejobs.com)

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