Position snapshot:

• Nestlé Waters Italy - Levissima Plant / Cepina (SO)
• Permanent contract (full-time)
• At least 5-7 years of experience in Quality roles, with demonstrated capability to lead a team in complex environments and management exposure to several functions
• Degree in microbiology, chemistry, food science technology, food engineering or related fields
• Nestlé welcomes people with disabilities
• Fluent in both Italian and English
• Compensation package: CCNL Industria Alimentare, livello Quadro, Gross Annual Base Salary: €60.000,00 + 10% annual bonus based on company performance

Position Summary

In this role, as a Factory Quality Manager, you will:

• Act as a catalyst and pathfinder, partnering with other functions to ensure trust and consumer preference improvements through appropriate actions and resources;
• Develop autonomy, empower and engage people to build a high-performing organization that drives standards and continuous improvement, with the aim of being best in class;
• Ensure that products are released on time and in compliance with internal and external requirements;
• Challenge other functions to drive and ensure right-first-time execution, product defect elimination, proper risk management and risk-based decision-making, as well as continuous improvement; you will also be the guardian of food safety and compliance at the factory, providing leadership and support in achieving business objectives.

You will report to the Factory Manager and manage a team of 10 people.

A day in the life of a Factory Quality Manager

​-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 with food safety and external requirements (national and international);
• Responsible for ensuring that factory food safety management systems and HACCP programs are implemented and maintained;
• Responsible for factory laboratory operations and compliance, including personnel safety, equipment availability, and technician training;
• Ensure adherence to good hygienic practices in the factory;
• Ensure the factory pest management program is implemented and compliant;
• Collaborate with other functions to set up, manage, enforce and maintain the Management System.

-Strive for Zero Defects & No Waste at the Factory

• Lead quality failure analyses and initiatives to eliminate defects;
• Ensure the timely release of finished products;
• Promote and support the cross-fertilization of manufacturing excellence best practices, knowledge, standards, and improvements;
• Promote the sharing of best practices;
• Liaise with other departments, functions, Application Groups, and the Business to drive continuous improvement.   

-Ensure Consistency

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

-Ensure Development of Competencies in Quality

• Align and develop the quality organizational structure and ensure succession plans are in place;
• Ensure the development of people through career management (experience), coaching, and training;
• Convey corporate culture and management principles at all levels;
• Invest time in coaching their teams;
• Foster a healthy employee relations climate.

What will make you successful?

• Demonstrated capability to lead and develop a group of experienced professionals;
• Management exposure in a factory environment;
• Proven track record of delivering results through cross-functional teams and different initiatives;
• Ability to establish networks with peers across markets and factories.
• Ability to set priorities and delegate activities.

About Nestlé Waters & Premium Beverage 

Nestlé Waters & Premium Beverages is a standalone, globally managed business within the Nestlé Group. 

The company serves consumers in more than 100 markets with a portfolio of more than 35 brands, including S.Pellegrino, Perrier, Acqua Panna, Sanpellegrino Italian Sparkling Drinks, Maison Perrier, Buxton, Essentia, Levissima, La Vie and Nestlé Pure Life.  Building on its heritage and expertise in waters, Nestlé Waters & Premium Beverages is focused on growth in premium and better‑for‑you beverages, creating value for consumers, customers and stakeholders. 

Water stewardship is central to the business. Nestlé Waters & Premium Beverages is the only beverage company with all bottling sites certified to the Alliance for Water Stewardship (AWS) Standard. Additionally, the company has implemented around 70 water regeneration projects globally, as part of its ambition to protect and restore more water than it uses, working with local stakeholders and experts to identify shared water challenges and support solutions that build resilience and benefit communities and nature.