At Nestlé Health Science, we believe that nutrition, science, and wellness must merge, not collide. Here, we embrace the intrinsic connections of these three pillars, harnessing their collective strength to empower healthier lives. Our broad product portfolio includes renowned brands like Garden of Life®, Nature's Bounty®, Vital Proteins®, Orgain®, Nuun®, BOOST®, Carnation Breakfast Essentials®, Peptamen®, Compleat Organic Blends®, and more. We also have extensive pharmaceutical expertise, offering innovative medicines that aim to prevent, manage, and treat gastrointestinal and metabolic-related diseases.

At Nestlé Health Science, we bring our best for better lives. Our people are challenged to bring fresh, diverse views and make bold moves to empower healthier lives through nutrition. We know brilliant ideas can come from anyone, anywhere. Here we embrace the entrepreneurial spirit and collaborate with teams that champion focused and forward thinking. We are committed to fostering professional growth and celebrating the achievements of our people along the way. We offer dynamic career paths, robust development, opportunities to learn from talented colleagues around the globe, and benefits that support physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing.

Join us to innovate for impact and reimagine the future of health and nutrition for patients and consumers.

Position Summary:

The Packaging Specialist drives the development and implementation of compliant, high-quality, and sustainable packaging solutions aligned with Nestlé packaging standards. This role has a direct impact on product quality, operational efficiency, cost optimization, and speed-to-market by leading SAP packaging integration, innovation and renovation initiatives, and continuous improvement projects.

Acting as a packaging subject matter expert, the Packaging Specialist partners cross-functionally with Operations, Quality, R&D, Procurement, and other stakeholders to deliver packaging solutions that enhance value for patients, consumers, and customers. Through strong technical leadership and hands-on support to Operators and Supervisors, this role enables reliable execution, supports innovation, and drives long-term business performance.

This hybrid position requires regular onsite collaboration, with 2-3 days per week based at our Sudbury, MA location. Additionally, this role requires routine travel to other manufacturing facilities to support business needs.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as a packaging subject matter expert, supporting initiatives that enable new product launches, improve productivity and quality, and reduce cost
• Lead packaging solutions that minimize distribution damage and cost while delivering competitive advantage
• Develop and implement new and revised packaging concepts and processes with a focus on sustainability, functionality, and consumer value
• Partner cross-functionally with Procurement, Manufacturing, Quality/R&D, and Sales/Marketing to manage material qualification and project execution
• Provide technical leadership for the installation and commissioning of packaging equipment and line layout modifications
• Deliver frontline technical support to manufacturing sites and ensure effective knowledge transfer to build packaging capability and reduce recurring issues
• Support SAP integration through creation and maintenance of packaging specifications

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Packaging Science, Packaging Engineering, Food Science, Material Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
• 3 years of relevant packaging industry experience, preferably within the food and beverage industry
• Strong understanding of packaging design, materials, equipment, and systems, including SAP integration
• Working knowledge of project lifecycle management, including schedules, deliverables, and contracts
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance and food safety standards applicable to packaging operations
• Experience with SAP preferred; CAPE Palletization Program experience a plus

Skills:

• Highly motivated, results-driven, and adaptable, with strong critical-thinking and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-performing, and inclusive environment
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
• Effective communication skills, including interpersonal, written, presentation, and cross-functional collaboration
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Project

The approximate pay range for this position is $95,000- $105,000 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.

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:

About Us | Nestlé Careers (nestlejobs.com)

Referral Incentive: $1,000

It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace.

To our veterans and separated service members, you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestlé. The skills you've gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. Nestlé seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you’ll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestlé home.

The Nestlé Companies are equal employment opportunity employers. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at accommodations@nestle.com or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: 1-800-321-6467.

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

Review our applicant privacy notice before applying at

Job Requisition: 405030

At Nestlé Health Science, we believe that nutrition, science, and wellness must merge, not collide. Here, we embrace the intrinsic connections of these three pillars, harnessing their collective strength to empower healthier lives. Our broad product portfolio includes renowned brands like Garden of Life®, Nature's Bounty®, Vital Proteins®, Orgain®, Nuun®, BOOST®, Carnation Breakfast Essentials®, Peptamen®, Compleat Organic Blends®, and more. We also have extensive pharmaceutical expertise, offering innovative medicines that aim to prevent, manage, and treat gastrointestinal and metabolic-related diseases.

At Nestlé Health Science, we bring our best for better lives. Our people are challenged to bring fresh, diverse views and make bold moves to empower healthier lives through nutrition. We know brilliant ideas can come from anyone, anywhere. Here we embrace the entrepreneurial spirit and collaborate with teams that champion focused and forward thinking. We are committed to fostering professional growth and celebrating the achievements of our people along the way. We offer dynamic career paths, robust development, opportunities to learn from talented colleagues around the globe, and benefits that support physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing.

Join us to innovate for impact and reimagine the future of health and nutrition for patients and consumers.

Position Summary:

The Packaging Specialist drives the development and implementation of compliant, high-quality, and sustainable packaging solutions aligned with Nestlé packaging standards. This role has a direct impact on product quality, operational efficiency, cost optimization, and speed-to-market by leading SAP packaging integration, innovation and renovation initiatives, and continuous improvement projects.

Acting as a packaging subject matter expert, the Packaging Specialist partners cross-functionally with Operations, Quality, R&D, Procurement, and other stakeholders to deliver packaging solutions that enhance value for patients, consumers, and customers. Through strong technical leadership and hands-on support to Operators and Supervisors, this role enables reliable execution, supports innovation, and drives long-term business performance.

This hybrid position requires regular onsite collaboration, with 2-3 days per week based at our Sudbury, MA location. Additionally, this role requires routine travel to other manufacturing facilities to support business needs.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as a packaging subject matter expert, supporting initiatives that enable new product launches, improve productivity and quality, and reduce cost
• Lead packaging solutions that minimize distribution damage and cost while delivering competitive advantage
• Develop and implement new and revised packaging concepts and processes with a focus on sustainability, functionality, and consumer value
• Partner cross-functionally with Procurement, Manufacturing, Quality/R&D, and Sales/Marketing to manage material qualification and project execution
• Provide technical leadership for the installation and commissioning of packaging equipment and line layout modifications
• Deliver frontline technical support to manufacturing sites and ensure effective knowledge transfer to build packaging capability and reduce recurring issues
• Support SAP integration through creation and maintenance of packaging specifications

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Packaging Science, Packaging Engineering, Food Science, Material Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
• 3 years of relevant packaging industry experience, preferably within the food and beverage industry
• Strong understanding of packaging design, materials, equipment, and systems, including SAP integration
• Working knowledge of project lifecycle management, including schedules, deliverables, and contracts
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance and food safety standards applicable to packaging operations
• Experience with SAP preferred; CAPE Palletization Program experience a plus

Skills:

• Highly motivated, results-driven, and adaptable, with strong critical-thinking and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-performing, and inclusive environment
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
• Effective communication skills, including interpersonal, written, presentation, and cross-functional collaboration
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Project

The approximate pay range for this position is $95,000- $105,000 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.

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:

About Us | Nestlé Careers (nestlejobs.com)

Referral Incentive: $1,000

It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace.

To our veterans and separated service members, you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestlé. The skills you've gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. Nestlé seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you’ll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestlé home.

The Nestlé Companies are equal employment opportunity employers. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at accommodations@nestle.com or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: 1-800-321-6467.

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

Review our applicant privacy notice before applying at

Job Requisition: 405030