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Nestlé · 3 days ago

Facility Quality Specialist

Burlington, WI

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

Nestlé USA is a leading company known for its cherished brands and commitment to quality. The Facility Quality Specialist role involves performing quality control tests and inspections, managing compliance with quality standards, and collaborating closely with the Quality Team to enhance product quality and safety.

CoffeeCosmeticsDairyFood and BeverageWater

No H1B

Responsibilities

Supports production in decisions related to quality and food safety

Audits GMPs, procedures and paperwork on the production floor

Conducts coaching and training to employees

Identifies gaps in procedures or processes

Participates in and/or lead continuous improvement activities such as GSTD

Attends SHOs, DORs and WORs

Responsible for changes in procedures and QMS

Review consumer alerts and direct follow-up of alerts

Maintain consumer complaint awareness through distribution of top complaints for production lines

Manages consumer complaint team and follow-up

Manages Foreign Bodies Task Force

Daily Review of HACCP documentation on Shop Floor

Daily Behavior Based Quality and safety observations

Responsible for follow-up activities driven by CPARs from Internal Audit Team and Third Party Audits- Support traceability exercises

Members of Internal Audit Team

Conducts special projects as assigned

Able to work flexible hours and able to cover off shifts

Quality system ownership and health

Finished goods and raw material release, Holding raw and finished products and traceability

Responsible for hold product and rework documentation review and disposition along with communication with outside distribution centers

Employee shall follow and carry out company policy on all required GMP, quality and food safety requirements and escalate quality or food safety findings or incidents

Ensures that a high quality of products, services, housekeeping, and hygiene standards are maintained and improved in designated areas

Ensures the compliance for FSSC 22000 while driving continuous improvement for Quality metrics/KPI’s in their area of responsibility

Supports Improvement initiatives (e.g. complaints, holds) with Factory, and drives improvement projects in DOR

Assist, advise and train Operations in attaining the Nestlé quality standards (QMS, MI, etc.)

Communicates Quality and Food Safety briefs to assigned line operation teams

Ensures compliance with all regulatory and Nestlé guidelines pertaining to safety, health, and environmental

To be part of the culture change towards behavioral safety improvement

Supports key Nestlé Continuous Excellence (NCE) initiatives

Other duties as assigned by manager

Qualification

Food ScienceMicrobiologyChemistrySAPContinuous ImprovementAnalytical SkillsMathematical SkillsVerbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationProblem-SolvingAttention to DetailOrganizational Skills

Required

B.S. Degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, or other related field OR associates degree with years of experience OR years of experience in lieu of a degree

Must have good verbal and written communication skills with the ability to influence

Must be able to handle multiple assignments

Must be precise and accurate, well organized worker

Strong attention to detail

Must be able to perform in a demanding, fast-paced environment

Must have good mathematical (basic statistical skills highly desirable), problem-solving and analytical skills

Preferred

Preferably 2-3 years manufacturing experience in food industry

Knowledge of continuous improvement

Proficiency with computer systems, personal computers, spreadsheet software (Microsoft Office, etc.) and mainframe system with custom applications preferred

Proficiency in SAP systems is preferred

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