Welcome to the Home of Food at Nestlé! With 220 experts at Nestlé Product Technology Centre Food (NPTC Food) we are responsible for the innovation and renovation of culinary products. Every day we embody the entrepreneurial mindset and transform science into technologies. The aim: Deliver tasty and balanced meals with the highest freshness perception and convenience. Within Nestlés worldwide research and development network we are centrally seated in Singen, Germany. So are you ready to join our international team?

Most important facts at a glance:        
SF Requisition ID: 212552        
Location: Singen, Germany                 
Department: Quality Assurance        
Working time: full-time/ part-time             
Contract: unlimited                
Starting date: March 2023
Travelling: rarely

Your Responsibilities:

As a Site Quality Specialist you will contribute to implement, communicate and maintain Quality & Food Safety Management System in mixed environment of productions and R&D trials at our pilot plants and bench scales.

ASSURE FOOD SAFETY 

• Lead food safety programs in the areas of HACCP, PRP's, QMS, Validation, Verification, internal audits etc.
• Provide technical support on food safety programs and quality requirements in the development of new products, innovation work or new business activities. 
• Ensure on-time delivery of key documents (HACCP, QMS and any other required quality documents depending on project scope)
• Support for evaluation of new equipment/process and related change management activities.

SUPPORT COMPLIANCE 

• Ensuring compliance to internal and external requirements through the implementation of programs such as HACCP, PRP’s e.g. sanitation and pest control, GMP’s, prevention of cross contamination, etc.
• Conduct root cause analysis for defects, nonconformities or other quality failures. 
• Support internal audits program 

STRIVE FOR CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT 

• Agility with the multiple digital platforms available to leverage and drive improvement - PowerBi, POKA, DMO/MMS, SAP. 
• Lead problem solving, identification of root cause by collaborating with necessary departments and follow-up of non-conformities closure.

ENSURE DEVELOPMENT OF COMPETENCIES IN QUALITY AND FOOD SAFETY 

• Develop and execute training on HACCP, food safety plans, zoning plans etc. 
• Ensure proper communication and understanding of PRP and hygiene rules in production, pilots and rapid prototyping areas
• Develop and/or update standards and guidelines based on business priorities, using latest knowledge, methods, standards, trends

What will make you successful

• University degree in a related field (Food Technology; Manufacturing; Microbiology).
• Knowledge of microbiological food safety, including emerging pathogens, detection methods and control practices.
• Practical experience with conducting HACCP studies and implementing HACCP plans. Additional experience with pathogen monitoring, and factory hygienic practices preferred.
• Excellent Knowledge of quality systems (ISO9001, FSSC22000, GMP and GLP), including designing and implementation 
• Very good user knowledge of Office, SAP, Visio and PowerBI.
• Fluent in English (spoken and written), German is a plus.
• Strong planning, organizational and prioritization skills

Ready for the next steps? 

Please apply online. Your contact person for this position is Laura Rabe von Pappenheim.
 

Become part of something big 
Nestlé offers endless possibilities for you. We are a leader in nutrition, health and wellness with our brands that are loved around the world. A real opportunity to positively impact the lives of millions. From breakfast to dinner, from medical nutrition to healthy snacks for four-legged friends, from sustainable farming to eco-friendly packaging. So much is already here, now make it even better. In a team of diverse characters learning with and from each other - be a force for good.