Nestle Food Science & Microbiology Job 2022 – Apply Online
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.
Job Title: Quality Supervisor
Location: Jonesboro, AR, US, 72401
Eligibility Criteria & Experience:Â
• B.S. Degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, or other related field, required
• Prefer 2-3 years manufacturing and or laboratory (1-3 years) experience in food industry
• Prefer knowledge of Lean Six Sigma or Total Productive Maintenance (TPM)
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, accurate and well organized
• Strong attention to detail
• Must be able to perform in a demanding, fast-paced environment
• Proficiency with computer systems, personal computers, and spreadsheet software (Microsoft Office, etc.). • Proficiency in SAP/GLOBE systems is preferred
SAFETY & ENVIRONMENTAL
• Ensures compliance with all regulatory and Nestlé guidelines pertaining to safety, health, and environmental.
• Be part of the culture change towards behavioral safety improvement. NESTLÉ CONTINUOUS
EXCELLENCE
• Supports key Nestlé Continuous Excellence (NCE) initiatives at the factory.
• Participates in operational management routines (Pillar or local committees or platforms). Other duties as assigned by manager.
POSITION SUMMARY: The Quality Specialist 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 standards. Manages finished product release criteria (i.e. net contents, sensory program, Critical Control Point [CCP]). Responsibilities will include internal auditing, recording statistical data and analyzing production data to verify compliance or determine deviation from existing standards. Works closely with the Quality Team to help identify, solve and prevent problems affecting quality and food safety.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
QUALITY
• Employee shall follow and carry out company Quality Policy on all required Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), quality and food safety requirements.
• Escalate quality or food safety findings or incidents to management.
• 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 and ISO 9001 while driving continuous improvement for Quality metrics/Key Performance Indicators (KPI) in their area of responsibility.
• Supports Improvement initiatives (e.g. consumer complaints, product defect reduction) with the factory.
• Assist, advise and train Production Operators in attaining Nestlé quality standards.
• Responsible for reviewing and updating factory policies and standard operating procedures (SOPs) in compliance to Nestle standards.
• May be the Document Control Coordinator for Quality, responsibilities include. o Supports Compliance by ensuring effective use of the factory’s document control program.
• May be responsible for Net Contents Control system support & reporting
OPERATIONAL TASKS Nestle Food Science
• Responsible for tracking, releasing or holding finished product from production for retail and institutional sale.
• Report out detailed information regarding the products that are held and released.
• Report out on performance indicator measures (i.e. KPIs, PPIs, APIs).
• Support traceability exercises, product trace and recall procedures. • Support root cause analysis and provide information on deposition decisions for held product. Systems • Responsible for learning, implementing, teaching, maintenance and reporting data from the SAP Quality Management module.
• Responsible for hold product and rework/reprocessing documentation review.
• Responsible for conducting sensory sessions for raw materials, packaging and finished product.
• Provide product release support to outside warehouses.
• Responsible for supporting the factory food allergen management program and product coding maintenance. Manufacturing 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.
• Responsible for identifying and closing gaps in procedures and/or processes.
• Supporting member of the factory Internal Audit Team.
• Participates in and/or lead problem solving and continuous improvement activities.
• Review consumer alerts and direct follow-up activities of the alerts.
• Maintain consumer complaint awareness for the production lines.
• Manages consumer complaint team and follow-up activities.
• Support Foreign Bodies/Material Reduction team.
• Execute daily review of the Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) documentation.
• Execute Behavior Based Quality observations.
• Conducts special projects as assigned.
• Able to work flexible hours.
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