Location: East London
Company: Nestlé
Qualification: Diploma/Degree in Chemistry/Microbiology or Quality Management

Experience: 5 years’ related experience in a manufacturing environment

Closing date: 14 April 2026
 

Position Summary

With a history spanning over 150 years, Nestlé didn’t become the world’s leading food and beverages brand by chance. Perfection is at the heart of what we do, and our people are always looking for the next big idea to cement our status. We are now looking for a Quality Systems Specialist to be based in East London Factory. 

In this role you will be responsible for:

• Assessing and reviewing the implementation of the company’s quality systems to ensure compliance with NQMS, Nestlé Corporate and ISO 22000 requirements.
• Updating and maintaining the site’s Operating Quality Manual and related documentation
• Developing, maintaining and coordinating the site’s internal audit program and audit team
• Driving continuous improvement programs for the implementation of Quality Management System
• Ensuring compliance with GLOBE Quality standards
• Providing management information on the level of compliance and efficiency of the Quality Systems

A day in the life of a Quality Systems Specialist:

• Coordinate all activities related to the setup and maintenance of the Factory Operating Quality Manual
• Ensure that Quality instructions and procedures are maintained and updated
• Develop a Quality System Audit team and a yearly audit plan
• Ensure that the audit plan is carried out and amended where changes occur
• Develop and maintain the corrective action system
• Drive the internal audit program and monitor corrective action identified to ensure it is carried out in a timely manner and is effective
• Inform and update the Management on all activities and trends pertaining to the Quality Management System
• Assist in the preparation of the Factory MRO
• Present the audit findings and relevant data during the factory MRO
• Ensure improvement and performance of the Quality Systems is assessed and KPIs are recorded and tracked
• Develop and ensure delivery of induction and quality system training modules
• Develop a proactive approach to problem solving, promote quality awareness and permanently be on the lookout for ways of improving the quality system
• Conduct regular GLOBE QA system health checks and manage corrective actions
• Ensure that a self-assessment is carried out on each new / existing Technical Instruction and that an implementation plan is developed for complete implementation

What will make you successful?

• Diploma/Degree in Chemistry/Microbiology or Quality Management
• 5 years’ related experience in a manufacturing environment
• Audit experience
• Auditor qualification for Quality System (ISO 9001)
• Knowledge of quality systems
• Knowledge of relevant manufacturing operations
• Proficient in the use of web-based system tools/applications (GPS)
• Understanding of requirements of a document control system