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Quality
Expert - Solon, OH
Nestlé USA
(part of Nestlé)
Full-time
Job details
Job Type
Full-time
Full Job
Description
Foods people love. Brands people trust. And a career that
nourishes your future like no other.
If you're driven by the passion to do something meaningful
that changes lives, Nestlé is the place for you. Nestlé USA is one of seven
operating companies that make up Nestlé’s presence in the United States.
We're in 97% of American homes, and as the leading food and beverage company,
our goals are to continue to deliver quality food and beverage products,
strengthen our local communities, and reduce our environmental and climate
impact.
We’re determined to challenge the status quo and be better
tomorrow than we are today. As individuals and teams, we embrace our
entrepreneurial culture and have created a workplace where collaboration is
essential, courage is rewarded, speed is expected, and agility is the norm to
delight our consumers every single day. Here, you will find limitless
opportunities to learn and advance your career and feel empowered to succeed
in the workplace and beyond. Because our focus is not only on nourishing our
customers, but also about enriching you.
This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.
LOCATION: Solon, OH based and travel required – approximately 50%
POSITION SUMMARY:
Is responsible for supporting Nestlé USA. Specifically, this position
provides coaching, leadership and support for all Quality aspects
manufacturing operations. Provides technical expertise and support to
factories and other functions to ensure compliance to regulatory
requirements, Nestle policies, product quality, and food safety aspects of
manufacturing. Provides leadership, technical expertise and support to the
factories and other functions to drive defect elimination efforts and improve
FTR. This position will need to network cross-functionally within and outside
Nestlé with experts in different food processing technologies and food safety
systems. Will utilize tools from Goal Alignment and other TPM methodologies.
Utilize skills related to auditing and assessments of processes and evaluate
trends to assist the factories to develop plans to achieve continuous
improvement and business objectives. Reports to the Director Quality
Management.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Lead and participate in cross-functional projects and activities, in
quality and manufacturing to drive improvement in COF, FTR, Product
consistency, Digital tools in manufacturing, while focusing on the consumer
experience and food safety.
2. Collaborate with other functions and factories to assess opportunities to
drive process improvement and defect elimination, using continuous
improvement tools TPM and NCE.
3. Build capability in leadership, professional technical skills to drive
autonomy in factory Quality Assurance Managers and their respective team
members
4. Support factories with management and maintenance of the quality assurance
systems in compliance with Nestle policies, Regulatory and Customer
Requirements.
5. Collaborate with Factory Team to develop and execute implementation plans
to achieve business and company objectives.
6. Collaborate with Supplier Improvement Team to drive improvements at
ingredient and packaging suppliers to reduce raw material defects and improve
vendor performance.
7. Support and coordinate Customer complaints with factories for resolution.
8. Provide technical assistance and information to Nestle factories,
suppliers and operational / support staffs as necessary.
9. Provide technical support to factories and other functions during new
product and new line or I2L projects.
10. Assist in product recalls or withdrawals.
12. Other duties as assigned
REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM EDUCATION
LEVEL:
- BS / BA degree
in Food Science / Food Technology or related fields.
EXPERIENCE:
- Minimum of
7-10 years in food manufacturing operations, with at least be 3 – 5
years Factory quality leadership experience, strongly preferred.
SKILLS:
- Must have
strong knowledge and understanding of food safety / HACCP, GMP’s,
Allergen Controls, Sanitary design/controls, pest control, basic food
regulations, specifications, and basic food technology.
- Must be
capable of working in a fast paced environment
with minimal direct supervision and have strong demonstrated leadership,
interpersonal, and self-initiative skills.
- Must be able
to quickly learn new food processing technologies and determine critical
food safety aspects alone or through consultation with internal /
external experts as appropriate.
- Strong
demonstrated verbal / written communications, analytical and problem solving skills. Must be detailed and results
oriented. Statistical analysis experience is preferred.
- Food Safety
Auditor training preferred
- Project
management skills preferred
REQUISTIION ID:
221913
It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive
workplace.
To our veterans and separated service members, you're at
the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestlé. The
skills you've gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility,
and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in
this role. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment,
we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by
individuals with disabilities. Nestlé seeks such skilled and qualified
individuals to share our mission where you’ll join a cohort of others who
have chosen to call Nestlé home.
The Nestlé Companies are an equal employment opportunity
and affirmative action employer seeking diversity in qualified applicants for
employment. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without
regard to race, ethnicity, color, gender, gender identity, age, religion,
national origin, ancestry, disability, perceived disability, medical
condition, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any
other protected status, as defined by applicable law. Prior to the next step
in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you
may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our
recruitment experience. Contact us at accommodations@nestle.com or please
dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: 1-800-321-6467.
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