Factory Quality Specialist (Systems)

Nestlé Purina North America; Hartwell (GA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Nestlé Purina Hartwell site is seeking a Quality Specialist to support the implementation, coordination, and maintenance of the Nestlé Purina Quality Systems at the Hartwell facility.

You will handle documentation and audits, with responsibilities including net contents control, SOP development, and internal audit preparation, contributing to compliance and quality excellence across the plant.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of quality systems, auditing, food safety and related experience in manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Support, audit, and maintain Quality Systems on site (QMS, document control, change control).
• Assist in yearly Quality management review and net contents control.
• Develop, coordinate SOPs and job aids for quality processes.
• Maintain internal audit readiness and supplier quality documentation.

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

As a Quality Specialist, you will support the Hartwell factory in the implementation, coordination, and maintenance of the Nestle Purina Quality Systems. You will support the documentation and auditing of these programs by updating files and assisting in all aspects of quality management. The Specialist will also fulfill the role of Net Contents Specialist for the Hartwell site, where you will develop and enhance any new Quality systems for the plant, always striving for the next higher level of compliance.

Primary Responsibilities

• Support, audit, and maintain the Quality Systems on site including Quality Monitoring Scheme (QMS), Document control, Change control, Food Safety Team agenda, and Net Content Control. Assist in the yearly management review of Quality (MRQ).
• Support and coordinate the Job Aid development including Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s)
• Continually develop, support and maintain both internal and external Quality auditing systems for the Hartwell site.
• Prepare for and manage factory internal audits. Manage planning and scheduling for local internal audit.
• Ensure that quality documents are kept up to date. Oversee the document change control program.
• Data management and reporting for Quality Data Collection System (QIR).
• Participate in TPM (Total Performance Management) activities, cost saving initiatives, and projects.

Basic Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Experience: 2+ years of quality systems, auditing, food safety, quality document control, related experience within a manufacturing, industrial, military, or related environment

Other

• Two year Biology/Chemistry degree or equivalent preferred

Don’t meet all the qualifications listed under “other”? These are preferred, but not required. When you apply for a role with Nestlé Purina, we ensure that individual confidentiality is held to the highest regard. We are intentional about creating an inclusive workplace for everyone. We consider our associates our most valuable assets.

The approximate yearly pay range for this position is $100,000 - $140,000. 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 Company match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Incentives and/or benefit packages may vary depending on the position. Nestle in the US Benefits | Nestlé Careers (nestlejobs.com)

REQUISITION ID

410570

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