Quality Expert

Nestlé; Solon (IA); On-site; USD 112,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Healthcare coverage

Inclusive workplace

Job summary

Nestlé USA is seeking a senior-quality expert to lead nutrition QA programs, coordinating intermarket supply quality activities and driving compliance with Nutrition standards across factories and co‑manufacturers.

You will manage consumer and customer complaint oversight, support organic certification, and collaborate with cross‑functional teams to mitigate risks and improve processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant technical field; advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum 7 years of food‑related QA, food safety, or manufacturing experience.
• Experience with HACCP, preventive controls, and GFSI systems preferred.
• Willingness to travel up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert support and oversight for Nutrition QA programs.
• Lead intermarket supply quality activities and compliance reviews.
• Coordinate deployment of Nutrition standards at factories and co‑manufacturers.
• Oversee organic certification and technical acceptance processes.

Skills

Quality management

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science / related

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

SAP

SharePoint

MS Excel

Job description

Foods you love. Brands you trust. And a career that empowers you to grow.
At Nestlé USA, we’re all working towards the same goal – to delight and deliver for our consumers. With a rich portfolio of beloved brands, including DiGiorno, Toll House, and Coffee mate, in 97% of U.S. households, we have a unique opportunity – and responsibility – to be there for every moment in our consumers’ lives.

Joining Nestlé means becoming part of an inclusive workplace that inspires innovation, encourages strategic thinking and creativity, and celebrates your achievements. No matter where you work within the organization, you are empowered to challenge the status quo, embrace risk‑taking, and pioneer new ideas. Our supportive and collaborative environment encourages bold ambitions and continuous learning so that everyone can grow and thrive.
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Main Purpose of the Job

Provide expert technical support, coordination, and oversight for assigned Quality programs supporting the Nestlé USA Nutrition business. As a member of the US Market Nutrition Quality team, this role manages intermarket supply quality activities, leads factory and co‑manufacturer compliance routines, supports deployment of Nutrition‑specific standards, and provides oversight of consumer and customer complaints. The role also coordinates the Nutrition Business Review of Quality, manages the local technical acceptance process, and maintains organic certification across applicable factories, co‑manufacturing sites, and distribution centers.

The position works independently within its defined responsibilities while collaborating with the Quality Director, Senior Expert Quality, other Quality team members, factories, co‑manufacturers, and cross‑functional partners. The role identifies and escalates significant or systemic risks and contributes to broader Nutrition Quality priorities.

Key Outputs / Deliverables

Assure Food Safety and Compliance

• Manage Quality requirements and routines for Nutrition intermarket supply, including coordination with supplying markets, factories, co‑manufacturers, Supply Chain, Regulatory, and other stakeholders.
• Lead recurring compliance reviews with Nutrition factory and co‑manufacturer Quality Managers to assess performance, compliance status, emerging risks, and progress against action plans.
• Coordinate the rollout of select Nutrition‑specific standards and requirements at factories and co‑manufacturers, including communication of requirements, implementation tracking, gap identification, and action follow‑up.
• Help ensure adherence to applicable Nestlé policies, Quality Management System requirements, Nutrition standards, and local or international regulatory requirements within the assigned scope.
• Lead preparation and execution of the Nutrition Business Review of Quality in partnership with the Nutrition Quality team.
• Manage the local technical acceptance process for assigned Nutrition products, manufacturing sites, co‑manufacturers, and changes, including coordination of required reviews, documentation, conditions, and approvals.
• Manage maintenance of organic certification for applicable factories, co‑manufacturing sites, and distribution centers.

Strive for Zero Defect & No Waste

• Provide oversight of Nutrition consumer and customer complaint performance through routine data review, trending, and identification of recurring or emerging issues.
• Coordinate timely technical assessment and response for sensitive complaints, engaging the appropriate factories, co‑manufacturers, Consumer Engagement Services, Regulatory, Legal, and technical subject matter experts.
• Partner with sites and cross‑functional teams to investigate complaint drivers, strengthen root cause analysis, and identify corrective, preventive, and continuous improvement opportunities.
• Use performance data, loss analysis, complaints, and compliance findings to recommend and support quality improvement priorities.

Measurements / Performance Indicators

• Completion and effectiveness of Nutrition factory and co‑manufacturer compliance routines and action plans.
• Timeliness and effectiveness of assigned Nutrition standards deployment and gap closure.
• Intermarket supply compliance and timely resolution of Quality requirements and issues.
• Consumer and customer complaint rate, complaint trends, recurrence, and timely response to sensitive complaints.
• Timely and effective execution of the Nutrition Business Review of Quality and closure of agreed actions.
• Timeliness and quality of local technical acceptance reviews and documentation.
• Maintenance of organic certification and timely closure of certification findings.
• Shared Quality and business KPIs, as defined by the Nutrition Quality team

Qualifications / Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Microbiology, Chemistry, Engineering, Quality Assurance, or another relevant technical discipline.
• Advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum 7 years of food‑related Quality Assurance, food safety, regulatory, or manufacturing experience.
• Experience with Food Safety and Quality Management System processes, auditing, compliance assessment, and continuous improvement.
• HACCP and Preventive Controls Qualified Individual training preferred.
• Lead auditor training or experience with GFSI‑recognized food safety management systems preferred.
• Organic certification experience or training preferred.
• Ability to travel 25%

Critical Experiences

• Experience supporting or leading Quality and food safety programs across manufacturing operations.
• Experience working with factories, co‑manufacturers, suppliers, or intermarket supply networks.
• Experience conducting Quality performance reviews, interpreting trends, and translating data into clear actions and business insights.
• Experience coordinating audits, certifications, or compliance action plans.
• Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders and deliver results through cross‑functional teams without direct authority.
• Ability to work independently within an assigned portfolio and as part of a broader team with shared accountability.
• Strong verbal and written communication, facilitation, presentation, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with factory teams, technical specialists, and senior business leaders.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and data‑reporting tools; experience with SAP or similar Quality systems preferred.
• Commitment to Quality and food safety culture, continuous improvement, and disciplined follow‑through.

Salary: $111,820.50 to $152,396.00 per year

Bonus Eligibility: Yes

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. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at top of range.

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. Learn more at https://www.nestlejobs.com/nestle-in-the-us-benefits

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