Job Description

Location: Orbe, Switzerland

Work model: On site / Full time

Contract type / duration: Permanent

Target start date: As soon as possible

Deadline for applications: September 30, 2026

Be a force for good and delight consumers through coffee and beverage innovation

As a Manufacturing Specialist Roasting at Nestlé Product Technology Center for Coffee & Beverages, your mission is to provide technical assistance and manufacturing support to coffee factories, helping them deliver safe, high-quality and efficient operations. Our teams in Orbe, Konolfingen, Singapore and Marysville lead coffee and beverage R&D for Nestlé markets worldwide You’ll make a difference by collaborating closely with factory teams, market teams, product technology experts, engineering, packaging, automation, research and development specialists, business units and suppliers. This is your opportunity to drive cutting-edge innovation, strengthen your expertise and deliver meaningful results to create unique consumer experiences at global scale

How you’ll make an impact as a Manufacturing Specialist Roasting

• Supporting coffee factories with technical expertise that strengthens safety, quality, cost, delivery and environmental performance.
• Driving innovation and renovation by applying manufacturing competence to new products, processes and technologies.
• Developing and maintaining manufacturing standards that help factories deploy technology consistently and learn from real operations.
• Building factory capabilities through training, workshops, knowledge sharing and specialist networks in coffee manufacturing.
• Improving factory performance by contributing to process optimization, technical assistance and operational excellence initiatives.
• Enabling successful industrial solutions by bringing manufacturing inputs to capacity projects, line qualification and technology deployment.

What will make you successful

• Bringing strong coffee manufacturing know-how, especially in roasting, processing technologies, food safety and quality.
• Applying technical expertise to support factory operations, product trials, process optimization and continuous improvement.
• Using manufacturing standards, training methods and digital tools to build capability and share knowledge across factory networks.
• Collaborating across functions, factories and suppliers with clear communication, project management and stakeholder alignment.
• Communicating fluently in English & demonstrating courage, collaboration, speed and continuous learning.

At Nestlé Switzerland, we care about our people.

We offer a competitive and well-rounded benefits package designed to support your growth and wellbeing at work and in life:

• Paid holidays beyond legal requirements
• Healthcare contribution and Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
• Strong employer contribution to your pension plan
• Performance based bonus
• Generous parental leave and comprehensive family support solutions
• Learning and development opportunities to grow your skills
• Attractive employee discounts across everyday products and services

What to expect from our hiring process

We are committed to an inclusive and respectful hiring experience and are happy to provide reasonable accommodations if needed. Our workplaces are fully accessible and supported by a strong safety culture, with modern installations and procedures to ensure a safe environment for everyone.

The hiring process typically includes an interview with Talent Acquisition, an interview with the hiring team, and a final discussion and offer. We review applications as they are received and close the role once a strong list of relevant candidates is identified, so we encourage you to apply early. All information is treated confidentially.

Stay vigilant: Nestlé will only contact candidates via official company email addresses and will never ask for payments or sensitive personal information at any stage of the hiring process.

Ready to Be a Force for Good?

Apply now and accelerate change that improves lives and the planet.