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　　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: Remote with travel

　　TRAVEL : up to 75%

　　POSITION SUMMARY:

　　Reporting to the Sr Quality Manager, supporting Nestlé USA & Nestlé Canada, & Nestle Professional. This position will be responsible for providing leadership, mentoring, and support for all Quality aspects within our contract manufacturing operations with technical expertise and support to factories assigned and other functions.

　　PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

　　• Build technical skills and capability in Contract manufacturing factories to assure autonomy.

　　• Responsible for compliance to Nestlé policies, and federal, state, and local regulations as required.

　　• Responsible for product quality and food safety of contract manufacturing sites.

　　• Effective use of TPM, NCE, and Quality tools to understand trends and to develop plans that drive continuous improvement and achieve business objectives.

　　• Coach and educate functional teams on quality processes and provide upfront support to project teams to support rapid onboarding and project launches.

　　• Collaborate with contact manufacturing managers to lead improvements at the locations to eliminate defects, complaints and drive improvement of site.

　　• Support customer complaint resolution with factories.

　　• Assist in product recalls or withdrawals as necessary.

　　• Request support as needed from other functions to achieve business objectives.

　　• Track and Analyze Coman Site Audit Requirements, FOB, and CC activities and prepare Monthly Completion Status Reports and ad hoc reports; Determine, highlight and escalate issues / risks as needed.

　　• Travel to contract manufacturing site locations for onsite support of projects, and continuous improvement activities; perform on site assessments as required to determine vendor approvals.

　　• Responsible for uploading and assuring accuracy of sites information in QIR , VAM, & SMI, NCITES, including but not limited to upload of audit, annual risk assessment, and other SAP systems as required.

　　• Ensure accurate contract manufacturing site risk and hazards in VAM through collaboration with Contract Manufacturing Quality Managers and Contract Manufacturing managers.

　　• Trip reports to be issued for every visit to the site.

　　• Review and maintain current Third-Party Audit Reports for Food Safety & Quality Management Systems based on hazards controlled by the contract manufacturing sites.

　　• Travel as needed to support collaboration with stakeholders

　　• Other duties related to quality function; office weeks, team meetings, operational reviews, factory support, projects, assigned to manage opportunities for improvement (OFI) with key impact stakeholder drive vendor performance and business impact

　　• Other duties as assigned by manager.

　　REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM EDUCATION LEVEL :

　　• Bachelor's Degree required, in a food-related field, strongly preferred

　　• FSCC 22000 Food Safety Management Lead Auditor (or GFSI equivalent)

　　• Qualified PCQI (Preventative Controls Qualified Inspector)

　　• Thermal process authority, preferred

　　EXPERIENCE:

　　• Food Process/Product Experience

　　• Quality Leadership training or factory experience

　　• Food Safety Management System: (Food Safety Team Leader or Qualified Internal Auditor)

　　• Minimum 7 years food-related quality assurance experience and in-depth understanding and example of improvement in

　　• Food Safety & Quality Management System processes and procedures; implementation and auditing

　　• Hazard Analysis, Validation & Verification of PRP’s and Control Measures and HACCP plans

　　• Beverage (ESL, aseptic, pasteurization, canning/ bottling) manufacturing, thermal process technical expertise, preferred.

　　SKILLS :

　　• Excellent Collaboration

　　• Quality System performance Assessment and Improvement

　　• Goal Alignment and Focused Problem Solving (GSTD, DMAIC, Q-Pillar)

　　• Strong verbal / written communications skills

　　• Improvement and relentlessly evolve mindset

　　• Proficient in the use of MS Excel and Word, PowerPoint, SAP, Trace gains, SharePoint

　　• Ability to work individually and be able to work effectively in a team environment

　　• Project management skills preferred

　　• Be agile to quickly learn new food processing technologies and resolve critical food safety aspects alone or through consultation with internal / external authorities as appropriate

　　• 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.

　　• Thrive working in a dynamic environment with minimal direct supervision and have strong leadership, social, and self-initiative skills

　　REQUISITION ID:

　　281125

　　The approximate pay range for this position is $114,000 to $160,000. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to knowledge, skills and abilities as well as geographic location.

　　Nestlé offers performance-based incentives and a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k with company match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Incentives and/or benefit packages may vary depending on the position. Learn more at About Us | Nestlé Careers (nestlejobs.com) (https://www.nestlejobs.com/nestle-in-the-us-benefits?_ga=2.77147285.1281967114.1704725318-931594530.1663102752)

　　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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