Quality Assurance Specialist

Company: Nestlé Nigeria

Location:  Flowergate Factory, Sagamu, Ogun state.
Position Type: Full-Time
Minimum Educational Qualification: B.Sc./HND preferably food science related.

Minimum Relevant Work Experience: Minimum of 3 - 5 years’ experience in a technical role in a food manufacturing company.

Position Summary

Joining Nestlé means you are joining the largest Food and Beverage company in the world. At our very core, we are a human company driven by our purpose to improve the quality of life and contribute to a healthier future.

Nestlé Nigeria is currently looking to fill the position of a Quality Assurance Specialist, who will support the factory or PTC/R&D center in specific areas of expertise (e.g.  food safety, HACCP, auditing, hygiene, pest control, chemical contaminants, microbiology food safety, sensory, thermal processing, statistical process control, net content management etc.).

A day in the life of the Quality Assurance Specialist:

People and know-how:

• Promote quality awareness across the company. Contribute to competence development of quality professionals across the organisation.

System design:

• Define and update the specific quality procedures, instruction and tools which are directly related to their area of concern.

Quality mastership:

• Supports the Nestlé Continuous Excellence program in the quest for zero defect, including root cause analysis after incidents (or near misses) and DMAIC.
• Supports activities to achieve compliance with the Nestlé Quality Management System requirements and other applicable instructions and standards.
• Deliver training for their specific areas of expertise.

Quality auditing and verification:

• In their specific area of expertise, assess that the Nestlé Quality Management System is in place, and is obtaining expected results in a given operating unit.

What Will Make You Successful?

Academic Experience:

• B.Sc./HND preferably food science related.

Operational Experience:

Demonstrated competence in their specific field to support business requirements:

• Team member in a factory: Quality, Production Support, Application Group, or team member in the quality department of the Market
• Sound analytical capabilities and experience with Vendor auditing and approval will be an added advantage

Business Experience:

Experience in successfully implementing quality assurance programs:

• Participating in project teams
• Leading part of a change effort
• Participating in audit teams and/or improvement projects with more senior staff members
• Establishing networks of peers, in markets or factories

We Offer:

• Interesting and challenging work in a global organisation – a branch of worldwide and well recognized FMCG
• Possibility to work with a dynamic team of professionals and leaders.
• Possibility to work on challenging projects.
• A work environment that promotes respect, professionalism, and professional growth opportunities
• Possibility of personal development & career advancement

If you find the challenge exciting and your skills match, we have a great culture that will ensure that you feel welcomed and valued from day one.

How do I apply?

You can apply by clicking on the “Apply now” button.  Follow the steps and attach a copy of your CV.

The closing date for applications is 30th of April 2024.

We will be considering applicants as they apply, so please do not delay in submitting your application.

About Nestlé

We are Nestlé, the largest food and beverage company in the world, with 308,000 employees and an expansive presence with 413 factories in more than 85 countries. Driven by the purpose of unlocking the power of food to enhance quality of life for everyone today and for future generations, our values are rooted in respect: respect for ourselves, respect for others, respect for diversity and respect for the environment.

We believe that our people are our most important assets, so we offer a dynamic, inclusive international working environment with many opportunities across different businesses, functions and geographies, with diverse teams and cultures.

Want to learn more? Visit us at www.nestle.com.

“Nestlé is an equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer, seeking diversity in qualified applicants for employment. All applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, ethnicity, color, gender, age, religion, nationality, disability or perceived disability, medical condition, or any other protected status, as defined by applicable law”.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.