Nestlé Health Science · 13 hours ago
Senior Quality Specialist
Bohemia, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$90K/yr - $100K/yr
7+ years expNestlé Health Science is committed to merging nutrition, science, and wellness to empower healthier lives. The Senior Quality Specialist ensures product safety, compliance, and quality across the U.S. manufacturing network while driving continuous improvement efforts and supporting factory teams.
Health CareInsuranceMedical
No H1B
Responsibilities
Serve as the Intermarket Supply complaint coordinator by supporting factories with complaint investigations and facilitating timely resolution of claims within the Complaint Handling tool
Manage producing‑market inputs for Product Compliance within the Intermarket Supply Product Brief Tool
Lead and participate in cross‑functional quality and manufacturing initiatives to improve Incident Management, FTR, defect elimination (Consumer and Customer Complaints), and the use of digital manufacturing tools—all with a strong focus on consumer experience and food safety
Collaborate with cross‑functional partners and factory teams to identify opportunities for process improvement and defect elimination using continuous‑improvement methodologies such as TPM, and Goal Alignment
Support factories in managing and maintaining quality assurance systems in full compliance with Nestlé policies, regulatory requirements, and customer expectations
Build capability by strengthening leadership and technical competencies within factory Quality Assurance Managers and their teams, fostering greater autonomy and expertise
Partner with factory teams to develop and execute implementation plans that support business and company objectives
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
BS/BA degree preferred in Food Science, Food Technology, or a related field, or significant relevant work experience in lieu of a degree
Minimum of 7–10 years of experience in a quality role within a manufacturing operations environment
Knowledge of FDA regulations required
Proven ability to translate technical, quality, and compliance concepts into practical application
Strong knowledge of Food Safety/HACCP, GMPs, Allergen Controls, sanitary design/controls, pest control, and food and/or dietary supplement regulations preferred
Proven project‑management experience
Strong problem‑solving capabilities
Statistical analysis experience preferred
Proficiency in Windows‑based applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment with minimal supervision, showing strong leadership, interpersonal skills, and self‑initiative
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Travel required: approximately 10–15%
Preferred
Strong knowledge of Food Safety/HACCP, GMPs, Allergen Controls, sanitary design/controls, pest control, and food and/or dietary supplement regulations
Statistical analysis experience
Experience with SAP, Viva, PLM, or QMS software
ISO 9001 Internal Auditor certification a plus
FSSC Lead Auditor training from an approved external provider a plus
PCQI (FSMA) certification a plus
Benefits
401k with company match
Healthcare coverage
A broad range of other benefits
Company
Nestlé Health Science
Nestlé Health Science is a company that uses nutrition to help people manage their health. It is a sub-organization of Nestle.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Anna Mohl
Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Nestlé Health Science
Brian Groves
President, Lifestyle Nutrition
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