Job Description
Location: Smithtown, NSW
n Full time, permanent
n 3+ years' experience in a similar role
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Position Summary
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Joining Nestlé means you are joining the largest Food and Beverage Company in the world. At our very core, we are a human environment – passionate people driven by the purpose of enhancing the quality of life and contributing to a healthier future.
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Fantastic Opportunity for a Process Specialist to join our MILO Smithtown Factory. MILO, Australia's iconic crunchy milk drink, was first introduced in **** by chemical engineer, Thomas Mayne from Smithtown, NSW. Here is your chance to join an iconic brand.
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This role is responsible to optimise sustained improvements in performance across the site's manufacturing processes and line efficiencies through providing process expertise.
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A day in the life...
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Reporting to the Production Manager, this role is an chance to shape the future performance of a world-class manufacturing operation. Key responsibilities include:
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Providing technical expertise to optimise manufacturing processes, line performance and operational efficiency across the factory.
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Leading and supporting continuous improvement initiatives that drive productivity, quality, sustainability and cost savings.
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Building capability across the site by coaching, training and developing technical knowledge within cross-functional teams.
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Partnering with Production, Engineering, Maintenance and Quality teams to successfully deliver projects, process changes and innovation initiatives.
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Supporting food safety, quality and compliance requirements while ensuring manufacturing systems and documentation remain accurate and up to date.
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Analysing manufacturing performance data and identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce waste and enhance reliability.
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Leading production trials and process improvements to optimise product quality and operational outcomes.
n
Coaching operators and stakeholders to strengthen technical capability and embed best-practice manufacturing standards.
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Developing technical process documentation, flow sheets and operating parameters that support consistent manufacturing performance.
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Driving cross-functional improvement projects that deliver measurable business results and strengthen the site's competitive advantage.
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What will make you successful
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Joining a collaborative team of specialists, you will be a problem-solver who enjoys turning technical challenges into practical solutions and influencing positive process changes.
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A degree in Food Technology, Applied Science, Chemistry, Engineering or a related discipline.
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Experience within a manufacturing environment, ideally supported by exposure to continuous improvement or lean manufacturing principles.
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Strong technical understanding of manufacturing processes, equipment and process optimisation.
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Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the ability to work effectively across multiple teams.
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Strong analytical, organisational and problem-solving capabilities.
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Experience identifying and delivering operational improvement projects and cost-saving initiatives.
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Confidence communicating technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences.
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A genuine commitment to Safety, Health, Environment, Food Safety and Quality standards.
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The ability to lead through influence,



build capability in others and create lasting improvements across site operations.
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Applicants must have full Australian working rights
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Applicants will be required to undergo pre-employment checks, including but not limited to health checks, prior to appointment to this role.
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Please note that this role may close earlier than the advertised deadline at our discretion, so we encourage early applications.
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You will have the chance to work with an outstanding and highly engaged team, build and grow your career with an inclusive, global FMCG leader.
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In addition, we offer:
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Varied career experiences and personalised development support
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Wellbeing benefits including vaccinations and health insurance discounts
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Diversity & Inclusion initiatives and program
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Paid parental and partner leave
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Purchase Leave Scheme
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Volunteering leave, Sports leave, Emergency Services leave
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Novated Leasing
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Salary Sacrifice to Superannuation
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Our Story
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Nestlé enjoys a reputation as one of the world's largest FMCG companies and a leader in nutrition, health and wellness. Our inclusive and high-performance culture is a testament to the outstanding training, development, rewards and recognition we extend to every member of our ****-strong Oceania workforce.
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Nestlé Oceania supports a culture of diversity and inclusion in all that we do. Take a look at Careers at Nestlé Australia | Nestlé Australia (nestle.com.au) to see some of the ways we live and practice this every day in our workplace.
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Location: Smithtown, NSW
n Full time, permanent
n 3+ years' experience in a similar role
n
Position Summary
n
Joining Nestlé means you are joining the largest Food and Beverage Company in the world. At our very core, we are a human environment – passionate people driven by the purpose of enhancing the quality of life and contributing to a healthier future.
n
Fantastic Prospect for a Process Specialist to join our MILO Smithtown Factory. MILO, Australia's iconic crunchy milk drink, was first introduced in **** by chemical engineer, Thomas Mayne from Smithtown, NSW. Here is your chance to join an iconic brand.
n
This role is responsible to optimise sustained improvements in performance across the site's manufacturing processes and line efficiencies through providing process expertise.
n
A day in the life...
n
Reporting to the Production Manager, this role is an opportunity to shape the future performance of a world-class manufacturing operation. Key responsibilities include:
n
n
Providing technical expertise to optimise manufacturing processes, line performance and operational efficiency across the factory.
n
Leading and supporting continuous improvement initiatives that drive productivity, quality, sustainability and cost savings.
n
Building capability across the site by coaching, training and developing technical knowledge within cross-functional teams.
n
Partnering with Production, Engineering, Maintenance and Quality teams to successfully deliver projects, process changes and innovation initiatives.
n
Supporting food safety,



quality and compliance requirements while ensuring manufacturing systems and documentation remain accurate and up to date.
n
Analysing manufacturing performance data and identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce waste and enhance reliability.
n
Leading production trials and process improvements to optimise product quality and operational outcomes.
n
Coaching operators and stakeholders to strengthen technical capability and embed best-practice manufacturing standards.
n
Developing technical process documentation, flow sheets and operating parameters that support consistent manufacturing performance.
n
Driving cross-functional improvement projects that deliver measurable business results and strengthen the site's competitive advantage.
n
n
What will make you successful
n
n
Joining a collaborative team of specialists, you will be a problem-solver who enjoys turning technical challenges into practical solutions and influencing positive process changes.
n
A degree in Food Technology, Applied Science, Chemistry, Engineering or a related discipline.
n
Experience within a manufacturing setting, ideally supported by exposure to continuous improvement or lean manufacturing principles.
n
Strong technical understanding of manufacturing processes, equipment and process optimisation.
n
Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the ability to work effectively across multiple teams.
n
Strong analytical, organisational and problem-solving capabilities.
n
Experience identifying and delivering operational improvement projects and cost-saving initiatives.
n
Confidence communicating technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences.
n
A genuine commitment to Safety, Health, Environment, Food Safety and Quality standards.
n
The ability to lead through influence, build capability in others and create lasting improvements across site operations.
n
n
Applicants must have full Australian working rights
n
Applicants will be required to undergo pre-employment checks, including but not limited to health checks, prior to appointment to this role.
n
Please note that this role may close earlier than the advertised deadline at our discretion, so we encourage early applications.
n
You will have the chance to work with an outstanding and highly engaged team, build and grow your career with an inclusive, global FMCG leader.
n
In addition, we offer:
n
n
Varied career experiences and personalised development support
n
Wellbeing benefits including vaccinations and health insurance discounts
n
Diversity & Inclusion initiatives and program
n
Paid parental and partner leave
n
Purchase Leave Scheme
n
Volunteering leave, Sports leave, Emergency Services leave
n
Novated Leasing
n
Salary Sacrifice to Superannuation
n
n
Our Story
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n
Nestlé enjoys a reputation as one of the world's largest FMCG companies and a leader in nutrition, health and wellness. Our inclusive and high-performance culture is a testament to the great training, development, rewards and recognition we extend to every member of our ****-strong Oceania workforce.
n
Nestlé Oceania supports a culture of diversity and inclusion in all that we do. Take a look at Careers at Nestlé Australia | Nestlé Australia (nestle.com.au) to see some of the ways we live and practice this every day in our workplace.
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