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Form of workQuality Specialist Factory (Night Shift)
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.
We’re expanding our factory network and introducing a new manufacturing facility designed with the climate in mind. Our Glendale, Arizona production factory is a brand new, state-of-the-art facility and distribution center with cutting-edge technology and advanced systems designed with sustainability at the forefront. Innovative water recycling processes, zero waste to landfill, and fully recyclable product packaging made from food-safe materials are just some of the programs we’ve implemented to support Nestlé’s ambition for zero environmental impact by 2030.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Factory Quality Specialist ensures implementation and execution of operational standards and strategies on issues relating to specific areas (e.g., sensory, food safety including food contact material, non-food items, chemical contaminants, hygiene, pest control, microbiology, foreign body, allergen management). This position provides operational technical support in design and continuous improvement activities across different business and manufacturing processes.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Assure Food Safety and Compliance
- Ensure adherence to all Company principles and policies as well as local laws and regulations. Ensure compliance to food safety and regulatory requirements (national and international);
- Ensure cascade of emerging threats and trends on the specific food safety area and implementation of strategies to mitigate risks;
- Support problem solving and solution development during crisis management and response with regard to specific food safety areas.
Strive for Zero Defect & No Waste
- Support the quality failures analysis and initiatives to eliminate the defects related to the specific food safety areas;
- Promote sharing of best practices;
- Liaise with other functions to drive continuous improvement.
Ensure Consistency
- Ensure mitigation of food safety and quality issues through interaction with AGs;
- Support the correct utilization of R&D tools related to product safety and design (eg. shelf-life studies, challenge tests and predictive tools).
Ensure Development of Competencies in Quality
- Promote food safety awareness across the factory;
- Develop food safety and quality training at factory level;
- Participate at Nestlé professional expert network in specific areas;
- Ensure development of people through coaching and training;
- Convey corporate culture and management principles at all levels;
- Foster a healthy employee relations climate.
MINIMUM EDUCATION LEVEL
- Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, or another related field, required.
EXPERIENCE
- 2+ years of manufacturing or equivalent industry experience required. Food or beverage industry experience preferred.
- 1 year of training experience preferred.
SKILLS
- Demonstrated capability to influence and lead others;
- Proven track record in delivering results by working with cross-functional teams and different initiatives;
- Capable of developing and delivering training to both technical and non-technical personnel;
- Able to establish a network of peers;
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
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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.
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