Manufacturing Excellence Manager F/H

AT A GLANCE

• Permanent contract – Full time – Manager position
• Global scope covering 40 factories in 21 countries
• Solid experience in manufacturing performance improvement and operational excellence
• Fluent English, written, read and spoken

YOUR MISSION, SHOULD YOU ACCEPT IT

As Manufacturing Excellence Manager , you play a key global role in improving industrial performance across Nestlé Waters & Premium Beverages’ manufacturing network. Your mission is to design, deploy and continuously improve manufacturing excellence tools and standard ways of working, supporting factories in reducing losses, increasing productivity and building long‑term capabilities.

Reporting to the Head of Manufacturing Excellence , you act as a global reference for manufacturing excellence practices and work closely with central teams, markets and factories. You contribute directly to productivity improvement, cost competitiveness and the long‑term transformation of manufacturing operations worldwide.

Your key responsibilities include

• Leading the design, deployment and continuous improvement of manufacturing excellence tools, standards and guidelines across the global factory network
• Driving capability building through structured training programs, coaching, workshops and on‑site factory support
• Acting as the global manufacturing reference point, ensuring consistent application of practices and effective collaboration between factories and functions
• Partnering with Engineering, Quality, Human Resources, Supply Chain and Digital teams to support alignment and digital transformation on the shop floor
• Contributing to productivity improvement, cost competitiveness and overall business performance

ABOUT YOU

• University degree or equivalent, preferably in Engineering or Operations
• Proven management experience in manufacturing environments, ideally in food & beverage, chemical or pharmaceutical industries
• Strong hands‑on experience in manufacturing performance improvement and continuous improvement methodologies
• Good understanding of digital tools applied to manufacturing operations
• Comfortable working in a global and matrix organisation with multiple stakeholders
• Strong leadership, coaching and communication skills
• Fluent in English (French is a strong asset) and aligned with Nestlé Leadership and Corporate Business Principles
• Green Belt/ Black Belt certification is a plus

WHAT WE OFFER

• A competitive compensation package including fixed salary, annual bonus, profit‑sharing and participation in company results
• Access to Social and Economic Committee benefits
• Office based in Issy‑les‑Moulineaux, close to Paris and major transport connections
• A strong culture of learning, continuous improvement and internal and international mobility

WHO WE ARE

Founded in 1992, Nestlé Waters & Premium Beverages brings together the Group’s natural mineral water and premium beverage activities. With iconic brands such as Perrier®, Vittel® and S.Pellegrino® , we are committed to operational excellence, sustainable manufacturing and long‑term value creation worldwide.

At Nestlé, every person regardless of gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or social, geographical, or cultural background receives the same opportunities, without distinction.