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Nestlé · 3 days ago

Quality Specialist

Fort Smith, AR

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Nestlé is a leading company in nutrition, health, and wellness for children. The Quality Specialist role involves planning, coordinating, and executing quality activities related to the production and validation of IC and Baby Meals, ensuring compliance with government regulations and Nestlé standards.

CoffeeCosmeticsDairyFood and BeverageWater

No H1B

Hiring Manager

Todd Gainer

Responsibilities

Quality Assurance liaison to the production facility

Development, revision and implementation of forms/SOPs to maintain the quality systems and programs to support Business Unit

Attend Daily Operational Reviews (DORs) for applicable business unit

Participant in product/process improvement and packaging material change projects

Write protocols, assist and support in all validation activities within the business unit

Support and act as Quality liaison for corporate projects within business unit

Assist in Quality Compliance Audits and work with external certification and regulatory parties as required such as USDA, FDA, Kosher, Halal and Organic programs

Develop, provide and facilitate Quality Training modules

Batch record and CCP reviews

Act as resource for business unit for In-Line Quality verifications and training

Quality liaison from business unit to material supplier as applicable

Back up for SSOP, Pre-Op and other inspections as needed

Lead team review for root cause analysis (Go See Think Do) for hold problem products and other quality compliance incidents

Factory Food Safety Team member with HACCP/QMS review lead

Perform annual verification activities, including CIP and CCP/OPRP

Act as business unit contact and liaison to NGMP champion regarding 5S, Visual standards and TPM standards. Support NCE continuous improvement in Business Unit and liaison to Quality requirements for functional assessments and Key Guiding and Basic Manufacturing Practices/Principles

Qualification

Quality AssuranceRegulatory standardsFood SafetyAnalytical skillsSoftware proficiencyProject managementTechnical writingTeam coordinationCommunication skillsProblem-solvingIndependent work

Required

Bachelor's degree in engineering, Food Science, Biology, Chemistry, or related technical field required

Minimum of three to five years of related Quality experience in a manufacturing environment, food or beverage industry preferred

Superior written and oral communication and planning skills are required

Proficiency with PCs and software such as Excel, Word, Power Point, Mini Tab, Visio

Capable of coordinating multiple tasks efficiently and effectively, understanding and setting priorities, working under minimal supervision and establishing credible working relationships with peers and senior management

Ability to work independently and translate technical/quality/compliance theory into practical application

Manage projects and deliverables from start to finish with minimal supervision

Working knowledge of production process and equipment

Effectively interact with management, department members and document / data stakeholders

Highly develop team and proactive coordination skills

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Thorough understanding of regulatory standards including GMP

Company

Nestlé

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As the world’s largest food and beverage company we are driven by a simple aim: unlocking the power of food to enhance quality of life for everyone, today and for generations to come.

Founded in 1866

Vevey, Vaud, CHE

10001+ employees