Location: Konolfingen, Switzerland
Work model: On site / Full time
Contract type / duration: Permanent

Be a force for good and accelerate change that improves lives and the planet.

As a Site Quality Assurance Manager at Nestlé Research and Development Center Konolfingen, your mission is to safeguard food safety, quality and compliance across a dynamic research and pilot environment while keeping the site audit ready. You’ll make a difference by collaborating closely with cross-functional teams, laboratory operations, pilot plant teams, businesses based in Konolfingen, and external authorities and certification bodies. This is your opportunity to take ownership, grow your expertise, and make a difference at scale.

How you’ll make an impact as a Site Quality Assurance Manager

• Leading the site quality strategy to keep the research and pilot environment audit ready and fully aligned with quality and food safety standards.
• Driving risk-based decisions and robust controls that enable safe, compliant and efficient pilot plant execution.
• Building high-performing quality and laboratory teams that strengthen a culture of safety, quality and continuous improvement.
• Developing and empowering team members by fostering individual growth through coaching, mentoring, and structured development plans - building a diverse talent pipeline and ensuring strong succession readiness within the quality and laboratory teams.
• Delivering reliable analytical and laboratory services that support research trials, market needs and fast decision-making.
• Leading the digital transformation of laboratory operations and data management
• Partnering with internal and external stakeholders to resolve findings quickly, simplify processes and raise quality performance at scale.
  
  

What will make you successful

• Bringing strong expertise in quality assurance along with the capability to lead a group, as a Group leader in a factory (Deputy QA, Quality Systems, Hygienist) or as QA specialist in an R&D Centre or global quality function
• Applying leadership and coaching skills to develop teams, guide change and build a strong quality culture across functions.
• Inspiring and growing a team by creating an inclusive environment where people feel empowered to take ownership, learn from experience, and develop their careers - demonstrating a genuine commitment to people development as a key driver of quality performance
• Bringing a strong affinity for digitalization and the drive to advance the digital agenda
• Using sound judgment to manage risk, strengthen controls and support fast, reliable decisions in a complex environment.
• Collaborating effectively with cross-functional stakeholders, external authorities and certification bodies to deliver strong outcomes.
• Communicating fluently in English and German, both written and spoken.

• Demonstrating courage, collaboration, speed and continuous learning.
  
  

At Nestlé Research and Development Center Konolfingen, we place people at the heart of everything we do.

Our benefits are designed to support your growth and wellbeing, so you can thrive at work and in life:

• Flexible working options, including hybrid work possibilities (for office based roles)
• Paid holidays beyond legal requirements
• Learning and development opportunities to grow your career
• Performance based bonus
• Healthcare contribution and access to the Employee Assistance Program
• Strong employer contribution to your pension plan
• Generous parental leave and comprehensive family support solutions
• Attractive employee discounts across various products and services
  
  

What to expect from our hiring process

We are committed to an inclusive and respectful hiring experience and are happy to provide reasonable accommodations if needed. Our workplaces are fully accessible and supported by a strong safety culture, with modern installations and procedures to ensure a safe environment for everyone.

The hiring process typically includes a video interview with Talent Acquisition, an interview with the hiring team, and a final discussion and offer. We review applications as they are received and close the role once a strong list of relevant candidates is identified, so we encourage you to apply early. All information is treated confidentially.

Ready to Be a Force for Good?

Apply now and accelerate change that improves lives and the planet.