Factory Quality Assurance Manager

　　Location: Guinea

　　Company: Nestlé Cote d’Ivoire

　　Position Type: Full-time

　　Minimum Educational qualification: University graduate or equivalent (preferred microbiology, chemistry, or food science)

　　Minimum Relevant Work Experience: Minimum 2-3 years’ experience in similar position or field

　　Position Summary:

　　Joining Nestlé means you are joining the largest Food and Beverage company in the world. At our very core, we are a human company driven by our purpose to improve the quality of life and contribute to a healthier future.

　　Nestlé Cote d’Ivoire is currently looking to hire a Factory Quality Assurance Manager to be based in Guinea whose responsibilities include to be in the site the guardian of Quality, food safety and compliance and the challenger of all functions to drive the pursuit of zero defect as the essential base for maintaining consumer trust and preference.

　　Main Responsibilities:

　　Quality System & Strategy:

　　In line with Corporate Quality objectives to elaborate Quality (Nestlé Management System) & Food Safety strategy and to translate it into detailed action plan

　　Drive Quality and Food Safety culture and behaviors

　　Identify and coordinate Quality Assurance trainings.

　　Lead the factory management review of quality (MRQ)

　　Product Master Ship & Full Compliance:

　　Ensure correct specification of Materials (raw, packaging) and Finished Goods

　　Ensure Finished Goods produced complied to Nestlé requirements and local regulation.

　　Communicate on any new quality requirement and any potential food safety issues and suggest corrective action.

　　Review and approve HACCP, QMS, documents and working instructions related to quality activities.

　　Ensure quality checks (sensory evaluation, chemical, microbiological, etc) in Contract Manufacturer as per Nestlé requirements.

　　Ensure handling of non-conformity products are handled as per Nestlé requirements.

　　Identify, coordinate, and facilitate training on quality assurance (food safety, NGMP, Hygiene)

　　Ensure closing of any gap from any audits (NMS, FSSC, FSMS, Q Compliance, NIA...)

　　Drive internal audits.

　　Ensure compliance to HALAL requirements.

　　Support Manufacturing to conduct Industrial Trial, First and Second of Commercial.

　　Ensure New Material approval compliance to Nestlé requirement and local regulation.

　　Ensure Good laboratory Practices as per Nestlé requirement is applied at Factory Laboratory.

　　Review and approve Risk assessment, documents and working instructions related with Pest management activities.

　　Lead audit of Nestlé’s Suppliers including service provider.

　　Competitive Product Supply:

　　Ensure First Time Quality

　　Ensure optimum product release time.

　　Coordinate and conduct release of Finished Goods (FG)

　　Coordinate release of New Raw Materials and Packaging materials

　　Consumer Complaint

　　Ensure Complaint is being investigated properly and feedback is given in timely manners.

　　Continuous improvement and root cause analysis

　　Ensure the monitoring of key quality parameters by means of statistical process control to drive structured root cause analysis and continuous improvement in the quest for zero defect.

　　What Will Make You Successful?

　　Academic Experience:

　　University graduate or equivalent (preferred microbiology, chemistry

　　or food science)

　　Operational Experience:

　　Demonstrated capability to lead a group, e.g., Group leader in a factory: Deputy QA, Quality Systems, Hygienist.

　　Business Experience:

　　Management exposure across several functions

　　Different factory and/or market positions, environments (Centre, Region, Market, Expatriation, Mission, Special Projects)

　　Proven track record in delivering results by working with cross-functional teams.

　　Great communication skills.

　　Factory experience is key.

　　Must have a good command of English & French Languages

　　Must have a good command of SAP

　　Nestlé is an equal opportunity employer, seeking diversity in qualified applicants for employment. All applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, ethnicity, color, gender, age, religion, nationality, disability or perceived disability, medical condition, or any other protected status, as defined by applicable law.

　　How do I apply?

　　Apply by clicking on the “Apply now” button, follow the steps and attach a copy of your CV. The closing date for applications is 6th February 2024 We would be considering applicants as they apply, so please do not delay in submitting your application. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.