Facility Quality Manager

Foods people love. Brands people trust. And a career that nourishes your future like no other.

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.

Position Summary

Act as catalyst and pathfinder in partnering with other functions to ensure trust and consumer preference improvements by appropriate actions and resources; Is the challenger of other functions to drive and ensure first time right, product defect elimination, proper risk management & risk based decision making and continuous improvements; Is the guardian of food safety and compliance at the factory providing leadership and support in achieving the business objectives; Develop autonomy, empowers and engages people to become a high performing organization that drives standards and continuous improvement with the aim to be best in class; Ensure that products are released on time and in compliance with internal and external requirements.

Assure Food Safety and Compliance

Responsible for adherence to all Company Quality principles and policies as well as local laws and regulations;
Responsible for compliance to food safety and external requirements (national and international);
Responsible to ensure factory food safety management systems and HAACP programs implemented and maintained;
Responsible for factory laboratory operation and compliance, including personnel safety, availability of equipment and training of technicians;
Ensure adherence to good hygienic practices in the factory;
Ensure the factory pest management program is implemented and complaint;
Collaborate with other function to setup, manage, enforce and maintain the Management System.

Strive for Zero Defect & No Waste at Factory

Lead the quality failures analysis and initiatives to eliminate the defects;
Ensure on time release of finish products;
Promote and supports cross-fertilization of NCE best practices, knowledge, standards and improvements;
Promote sharing of best practices;
Liaise with other departments, functions, Applications Groups and Business to drive continuous improvement.

Ensure Consistency

Support the Idea to Launch process;
Collaborate with other functions to drive improvement in the manufacturing of products that consistently delivers consumer preference.

Ensure development of competencies in Quality

Align and develop quality organizational structure and ensures succession planning are in place;
Ensure development of people through career management (experience), coaching and training;
Convey corporate culture and management principles at all levels;
Invests time coaching his/hers teams;
Foster a healthy employee relations climate.

Experience:

University graduate or equivalent (preferred microbiology, chemistry or food science-related studies, or engineering);
Demonstrated capability to lead a group of experienced professionals;
Management exposure in a factory/ market;
Proven track record in delivering results by working with cross-functional teams and different initiatives;
Lead part of a change effort;
Establishing networks of peers, in markets or factories.

Job ID

162153

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.

The Nestlé Companies are an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer seeking diversity in qualified applicants for employment. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, gender, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, perceived disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected status, as defined by applicable law. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at accommodations@nestle.com or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: 1-800-321-6467.

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

Foods people love. Brands people trust. And a career that nourishes your future like no other.

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.

Position Summary

Act as catalyst and pathfinder in partnering with other functions to ensure trust and consumer preference improvements by appropriate actions and resources; Is the challenger of other functions to drive and ensure first time right, product defect elimination, proper risk management & risk based decision making and continuous improvements; Is the guardian of food safety and compliance at the factory providing leadership and support in achieving the business objectives; Develop autonomy, empowers and engages people to become a high performing organization that drives standards and continuous improvement with the aim to be best in class; Ensure that products are released on time and in compliance with internal and external requirements.

Assure Food Safety and Compliance

Responsible for adherence to all Company Quality principles and policies as well as local laws and regulations;
Responsible for compliance to food safety and external requirements (national and international);
Responsible to ensure factory food safety management systems and HAACP programs implemented and maintained;
Responsible for factory laboratory operation and compliance, including personnel safety, availability of equipment and training of technicians;
Ensure adherence to good hygienic practices in the factory;
Ensure the factory pest management program is implemented and complaint;
Collaborate with other function to setup, manage, enforce and maintain the Management System.

Strive for Zero Defect & No Waste at Factory

Lead the quality failures analysis and initiatives to eliminate the defects;
Ensure on time release of finish products;
Promote and supports cross-fertilization of NCE best practices, knowledge, standards and improvements;
Promote sharing of best practices;
Liaise with other departments, functions, Applications Groups and Business to drive continuous improvement.

Ensure Consistency

Support the Idea to Launch process;
Collaborate with other functions to drive improvement in the manufacturing of products that consistently delivers consumer preference.

Ensure development of competencies in Quality

Align and develop quality organizational structure and ensures succession planning are in place;
Ensure development of people through career management (experience), coaching and training;
Convey corporate culture and management principles at all levels;
Invests time coaching his/hers teams;
Foster a healthy employee relations climate.

Experience:

University graduate or equivalent (preferred microbiology, chemistry or food science-related studies, or engineering);
Demonstrated capability to lead a group of experienced professionals;
Management exposure in a factory/ market;
Proven track record in delivering results by working with cross-functional teams and different initiatives;
Lead part of a change effort;
Establishing networks of peers, in markets or factories.

Job ID

162153

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.

The Nestlé Companies are an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer seeking diversity in qualified applicants for employment. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, gender, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, perceived disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected status, as defined by applicable law. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at accommodations@nestle.com or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: 1-800-321-6467.

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

Morton, IL, US, 61550