Quality Specialist (Co-manufacturing)

We’re a leader in the pet care industry, which means we’re not only ahead in volume, profit and market share, but our associates dare to Stand Taller. We innovate new products, impart new agilities into existing processes, constantly advance pet nutrition, and always pay it forward in the form of service for our communities and families. Are you up for the dare?

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Position Summary

Administer, support, and develop Nestle Purina PetCare food safety and quality assurance programs. Ensure standards required for the production of contract manufactured and contract packaged pet food products. Use production data and customer / consumer feedback to improve product quality and customer satisfaction. Support process improvement teams to research opportunities for product and process redesign that will improve product quality in the most cost efficient manner. Support the contract manufacturer/packer audit programs to insure adherence to company quality and food safety programs and production specifications. Support product / project start-ups at contract sites to insure consistency and compliance for new product and packaging at launch.

Establish, monitor and maintain all appropriate quality and food safety programs, procedures, testing methodologies, and test equipment to assure compliance to specifications and federal, state and local regulations for contract manufactured/packed products
Manage the evaluation of new and existing contract manufacturing/packing facilities and coordinate, lead, and support the auditing of such facilities to assure compliance with Nestle Purina food safety and quality standards
Coordinate and collaborate with PTC, Marketing, Technical Applications Group, Production Manufacturing, Production Engineering, and production facilities to develop and continuously evaluate product quality and cost improvements for contract manufactured/packed products
Support training programs necessary to enhance food safety and quality assurance programs at the contract sites
Audit and approve processing and finished product specifications for all contact manufactured and packaged products
Participate in product design and launch to assure the attributes expected can be delivered
Participate in product evaluations attended by PTC, Marketing, TAG, and Production Manufacturing for contract manufactured products
Maintain technical competence through membership in professional organizations and attendance at industry related conferences and seminars
Evaluate consumer feedback data to monitor market quality trends and manage any corrective actions needed for contract manufactured and packed products
Participate in customer presentations related to new product lines, production, and product safety issues

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
3+ years’ experience working in food Quality Assurance (FDA, USDA, ISO)
Ability 50% Travel (domestic and international)
Proficient in statistical methods and computer programs is preferred

Requisition ID

156687

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.

We’re a leader in the pet care industry, which means we’re not only ahead in volume, profit and market share, but our associates dare to Stand Taller. We innovate new products, impart new agilities into existing processes, constantly advance pet nutrition, and always pay it forward in the form of service for our communities and families. Are you up for the dare?

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

Position Summary

Administer, support, and develop Nestle Purina PetCare food safety and quality assurance programs. Ensure standards required for the production of contract manufactured and contract packaged pet food products. Use production data and customer / consumer feedback to improve product quality and customer satisfaction. Support process improvement teams to research opportunities for product and process redesign that will improve product quality in the most cost efficient manner. Support the contract manufacturer/packer audit programs to insure adherence to company quality and food safety programs and production specifications. Support product / project start-ups at contract sites to insure consistency and compliance for new product and packaging at launch.

Establish, monitor and maintain all appropriate quality and food safety programs, procedures, testing methodologies, and test equipment to assure compliance to specifications and federal, state and local regulations for contract manufactured/packed products
Manage the evaluation of new and existing contract manufacturing/packing facilities and coordinate, lead, and support the auditing of such facilities to assure compliance with Nestle Purina food safety and quality standards
Coordinate and collaborate with PTC, Marketing, Technical Applications Group, Production Manufacturing, Production Engineering, and production facilities to develop and continuously evaluate product quality and cost improvements for contract manufactured/packed products
Support training programs necessary to enhance food safety and quality assurance programs at the contract sites
Audit and approve processing and finished product specifications for all contact manufactured and packaged products
Participate in product design and launch to assure the attributes expected can be delivered
Participate in product evaluations attended by PTC, Marketing, TAG, and Production Manufacturing for contract manufactured products
Maintain technical competence through membership in professional organizations and attendance at industry related conferences and seminars
Evaluate consumer feedback data to monitor market quality trends and manage any corrective actions needed for contract manufactured and packed products
Participate in customer presentations related to new product lines, production, and product safety issues

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
3+ years’ experience working in food Quality Assurance (FDA, USDA, ISO)
Ability 50% Travel (domestic and international)
Proficient in statistical methods and computer programs is preferred

Requisition ID

156687

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.

St. Louis, MO, US, 63102