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Nestlé · 3 days ago

Quality Manager

Morton, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$110K/yr - $130K/yr

5+ years exp

Nestlé USA is a leading company known for its beloved brands and commitment to quality. The Quality Manager will provide leadership in maintaining product quality levels through effective quality systems management, compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives across the value chain.

CoffeeCosmeticsDairyFood and BeverageWater

No H1B

Responsibilities

Contribute towards maintaining, promoting and developing high health and safety standards and lead by example to carry out all duties and specific responsibilities in compliance with Quality and Food Safety Policies and Procedures

Direct and supervise the development, implementation and administration of QA activities in all phases of production at factory level (Nestlé Quality Systems)

Drive improvements and monitor Quality Metrics/KPI's at the facility

Promote quality awareness and ownership across value chain

Challenging other areas in the factory to drive and ensure first time right, product defect elimination, proper risk management, and risk based decision making and continuous improvements

Monitor and assess performance of the quality systems, report its effectiveness to management and implement actions for improvement

Ensure compliance of the audit programs for internal and external audits i.e. FSSC 22000, NQMS, NGA/Market audits

Ensure the effective operation of HACCP and Food Safety Teams

Provide support to Divisional Technical Applications Group, R&D, Engineering, Vendors, Consumer Service, Sales & Marketing and Supply chain on Quality related matters

Participate in Product Reviews on factory and Corporate level

Liaise with Consumer Services, Marketing and Brand Manager by investigating and communicating consumer complaint trends and resolutions

Support to local, State and Federal agencies when requested by Divisional QA

Facilitate the development of an open and productive culture where people take pride & responsibility in what they do

Promote good communication skills and communicate effectively to others

Supervise the activities of department personnel that include seasonal QA supervisors and lab technicians, with strong emphasis on people development

Qualification

Quality ManagementFood Safety / HACCPQuality SystemsStatistical AnalysisSAPAnalytical SkillsPC ProficiencyLeadershipCommunication SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsInterpersonal Skills

Required

B.S. in Dairy Science, Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, Biology or similar scientific discipline

Minimum 5-7 years' Quality Management experience, preferably in food manufacturing or consumer goods industry

Within this there must be 2-3 years of factory QA experience, preferably at a QA Manager level

Must have strong knowledge and understanding of food safety / HACCP, GMP's, Allergen Controls, Sanitary design/controls, pest control, basic food regulations, specifications, analytical and microbiological lab methods desired and basic food technology

Knowledge of Quality systems & principles

Knowledge of Micro and Hygiene monitoring

Work extended days and/or weekends with flexibility to switch shifts as required

Willing to work in a factory where ambient conditions may be extremely cold, wet or warm

Must be capable of working in a fast-paced environment with minimal direct supervision and have strong demonstrated leadership, interpersonal, and self-initiative skills

Strong demonstrated verbal / written communications, influencing skills, analytical and problem-solving skills

Must be detailed and results oriented

Developed understanding of finance targets and the overall budget structure of the laboratory

Operates with integrity and is respectful

Travel Requirement = 10%

Preferred

Statistical analysis experience is preferred

Experience with SAP preferred

Implementation experience on Food Safety and/or Quality programs is strongly preferred

PC proficiency in Windows-based applications: Word, Excel, Access (preferred)

Benefits

401k with company match

Healthcare coverage

A broad range of other benefits

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