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Quality
Specialist -14006634
- OH-Cleveland-Solon Description
POSITION SUMMARY: Performs a variety of quality control tests/inspections and/or
standard microbiological, chemical, physical or sensory testing and assays on
products, materials, components, etc. at various stages of the production
process to ensure compliance with quality and reliability standards. Manages
finished goods positive release, net contents and sensory program. Records
statistical data. Analyzes data and writes summaries to validate or show
deviations from existing standards. Recommends modifications to existing, or
suggests new, standards, methods and procedures. Works closely with the
Quality Team to help identify, solve and prevent problems affecting quality. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: OPERATIONAL TASKS Product Release • Responsible for releasing or holding finished product from
production, PD, and TAG for retail and institutional sale • Report out detailed information regarding the products that
are held and released • Track non-prime inventory • Report all KPI information for the department • Report out finished product scrap • Involved in trace and recall procedures • Support traceability exercises Systems • SAP/GLOBE QM Super user- responsible for learning,
implementing, teaching, maintenance and reporting data from the GLOBE QM
module of SAP • Responsible for hold product and rework documentation review
and disposition. • Support for all outside warehouses • Responsible for allergen and coding maintenance Floor Support • 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 DMAIC and 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 Behaviour Based Quality
observations • Responsible for follow-up activities driven by CPARs from
Internal Audit Team and Third Party Audits • Members of Internal Audit Team • Conducts special projects as assigned • Able to work flexible hours and able to cover off shifts Laboratory • Conducts daily routine sample analyses using lab techniques
and other instrumentation following Good Laboratory Practices. • Interprets data and reports on trend and data analysis to appropriate
personnel. • Monitors laboratory Internal Control Plans (ICPs) on a
required frequency. • Organizes laboratory records and files, summarizes data, and
prepares and interprets reports for use by management. Reviews or writes
procedures and work instructions • Supports laboratory activities to ensure a high quality of
products, services, housekeeping, and hygiene standards are maintained and
improved in laboratory and other analytical areas. • Responsible for daily equipment maintenance, ordering, stock
control, stock record entry, reporting, etc. • Responsible for the administration, training, and execution
of off- and on-line sensory, and test methods. • Supports laboratory compliance (Calibration, equipment
testing, etc.) to FSSC 22000 and Nestlé requirements while driving continuous
improvement for Quality metrics/Key Performance Indicators in the lab. • Responsible for laboratory and quality records in compliance
with QMS, including storage and retrieval. • Assists, advises, and trains colleagues to attain the NQAC
requirements (MI, LI, P-test, etc.) QUALITY • 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. SAFETY & ENVIRONMENTAL - 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. NESTLÉ CONTINUOUS EXCELLENCE - Supports key Nestlé Continuous Excellence (NCE)
initiatives. Qualifications
REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM EDUCATION LEVEL: - B.S. Degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, or
other related field, required. EXPERIENCE: - Preferably 2-3 years manufacturing and or laboratory (1-3
years) experience in food industry. - Knowledge of continuous improvement. SKILLS: - Must have good verbal and written communication skills. - Good mathematical and statistical skills required. - 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. - Proficiency with computer systems, personal computers,
spreadsheet software (Microsoft Office, etc.) and mainframe system with
custom applications preferred. - Proficiency in SAP/GLOBE systems is preferred. COMPETENCIES: - Courage: linked to people’s confidence in their capabilities
and judgment. It allows them to make decisions or choices, at the same time
evaluating the risks and being conscious of their responsibilities. - Results Focus: the drive to meet or exceed ambitious
performance objectives and quality standards, deliver business results and
continually find sustainable improvements in methods and processes. - Impact/Convince Others: convincing others, either directly
or using appropriate third parties, in order to get their commitment to ideas
projects or actions that are in the company’s interest. - Service Orientation – Understanding customers' needs to
provide the best scientific/technical support related to their own area of
expertise The Nestlé Companies are equal opportunity and affirmative
action employers and are looking for diversity in qualified candidates for
employment: Minority / Female / Disabled / Protected Veteran. Job
Quality Assurance/Food Safety Primary Location
US-OH-Cleveland-Solon Organization
Nestle USA Schedule
Full-time Unposting Date
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