Category App. Group Manager-Food
- Sheikhupura, Punjab
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Lead the category team by setting direction, empowering individuals, and building strong team capabilities.
- Translate consumer insights and business needs into breakthrough product solutions and applications.
- Ensure timely delivery of project goals by driving technical readiness across R&D, Quality, Marketing, Supply Chain, and Operations.
- Foster collaboration with internal and external partners (e.g., Marketing, Manufacturing, Co-packers).
- Champion product and process compliance, safety, and quality aligned with Nestlé standards.
- Promote a culture of experimentation, continuous learning, and improvement.
- Develop talent by coaching, mentoring, and identifying skill gaps for future capabilities.
- Bachelor's or master's degree in food science, Engineering, or a related field.
- 8+ years of experience in product development or technical application in the food industry.
- Strong people management and cross-functional leadership experience.
- Deep understanding of innovation, formulation, and process technology.
- Passion for consumer-centric innovation and sustainability.
- Excellent communication, project management, and decision-making skills.
- Agility to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
- A purposeful role in shaping healthier and tastier lives.
- Opportunity to work on products enjoyed by millions across markets.
- Inclusive and dynamic team environment.
- Learning and development tailored to your career journey.
- Competitive benefits and rewards.
- Lead the category team by setting direction, empowering individuals, and building strong team capabilities.
- Translate consumer insights and business needs into breakthrough product solutions and applications.
- Ensure timely delivery of project goals by driving technical readiness across R&D, Quality, Marketing, Supply Chain, and Operations.
- Foster collaboration with internal and external partners (e.g., Marketing, Manufacturing, Co-packers).
- Champion product and process compliance, safety, and quality aligned with Nestlé standards.
- Promote a culture of experimentation, continuous learning, and improvement.
- Develop talent by coaching, mentoring, and identifying skill gaps for future capabilities.
- Bachelor's or master's degree in food science, Engineering, or a related field.
- 8+ years of experience in product development or technical application in the food industry.
- Strong people management and cross-functional leadership experience.
- Deep understanding of innovation, formulation, and process technology.
- Passion for consumer-centric innovation and sustainability.
- Excellent communication, project management, and decision-making skills.
- Agility to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
- A purposeful role in shaping healthier and tastier lives.
- Opportunity to work on products enjoyed by millions across markets.
- Inclusive and dynamic team environment.
- Learning and development tailored to your career journey.
- Competitive benefits and rewards.