Facility Quality Specialist

Nestlé S.A.; Eden (NC); On-site; USD 58,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

Healthcare

Benefits

Job summary

Nestlé S.A. in Rockingham County, near the Virginia border, is seeking a Quality Systems Specialist to develop, certify, and maintain the factory’s Food Safety Management System and Quality Program.

This role supports HACCP, Food Safety Plans, and Food Defense, while upholding safety in all activities and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives. The position coordinates the Quality and Food Safety policy, factory internal audits, and compliance with regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience implementing and maintaining quality management systems.
• Experience with audits and regulatory compliance in a manufacturing setting.
• Knowledge of HACCP, Food Safety Plans, and Food Defense concepts.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Food Safety Management System and Quality policies.
• Coordinate internal audit program for Quality and Food Safety.
• Ensure document, record, and status control compliant with corporate/regulatory requirements.
• Assist in administering changes for Quality Monitoring Schemes and review annually.
• Coordinate the factory Change Control program.

Skills

Quality systems

Auditing

Food safety

Document control

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Driven by integrity and united by the people-and-pet bond, we find strong purpose in the work we do and an even greater joy in those we get to work alongside. Together, we harness the expertise of our long-standing tradition of excellence to embrace possibility and continuously push to do what's never been done before in pet care. Discover your purpose and fuel your passions when you bring your love of pets to a team that prides itself on the power of togetherness—We are Proudly Connected. Purely Driven.

Position Summary

One of our newest factory, located along the Virginia border, breathes new life into a former brewery, creating an innovative and technologically advanced pet food manufacturing facility. We have transformed the existing structure in Rockingham County to produce leading dry dog and cat food brands, including Purina Pro Plan®, Purina ONE®, and Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets®. With a strong focus on sustainability and safety, this facility is committed to doing our part to care for the environment, like conserving water, investing in renewable electricity and maintaining zero waste for disposal. As we expand, we proudly build upon our 90-year legacy of crafting science-based dog and cat foods that pet owners’ trust. At Purina, we are deeply passionate about supporting the communities where we live and work, and we bring that same engagement and commitment to Rockingham County. Together, we create a brighter future for pets and our community.

As a Quality Systems Specialist, you willbe responsible fordevelopment, certification, and compliance of the factory’s Food Safety Management System.You’llmanagethe factory’s Quality Program to ensure complianceto Companyand regulatory requirements.You'llsupport the factory’s HACCP system, Food Safety Plans, and Food Defense Plan. Manages Quality and Food Safety Training Compliance.You’lluphold Safety as a core value in all activities while activelyparticipatingin all factory Safety and Continuous Improvement initiatives.

• Coordinates Food Safety Management System, companyQuality and Food Safety Policy, Quality Management Systems, and Federal Regulations.
• Coordinate the Factory Internal Audit Program of Quality and Food Safety Management Systems.
• Ensure factory Document Control, Record Control, and Status Control programs are compliant with Corporate and regulatory requirements.
• Assistin administration and communication of changes for Quality Monitoring Schemes. Review process annually with QA Management.
• Coordinate the factory Change Control program.

Requirements

• High SchoolDiploma or GEDrequired
• 2+ years of quality systems, auditing, food safety, quality document control,orrelated experience within a manufacturing, industrial, military, or related environment

The approximate pay range for this position is$58,000 - $95,000. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as geographic location.

Nestlé offers performance-based incentives and a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k with companymatch, healthcarecoverageand a broad range of other benefits. Incentives and/or benefit packages may vary depending on the position. Learn more atAbout Us | Nestlé Careers (nestlejobs.com)

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 equal employment opportunity employers. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected 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 [e-mail] or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: 1-800-321-6467.

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