Quality Specialist - Compliance Analyst

Nestlé; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 68,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Healthcare coverage

Job summary

Nestlé USA is seeking a Quality Specialist - Compliance Analyst to ensure products meet Nestlé standards and comply with quality and food safety regulations across the Factory Compliance Network. You will lead the network, drive audit calendars, and improve compliance systems while developing competency in processes and tools.

The role emphasizes training, cross-functional collaboration, and continuous improvement, with travel (<10%) and strong emphasis on Nestlé policies and standards.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, or related field preferred.
• Internal Auditor Certification to ISO 9001, 14001, 45001 or FSSC/ISO 22000.
• Experience in compliance management across Quality, SH&E, HR, or Finance.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the implementation and application of the Compliance Network Management Routines for the Factory.
• Lead the Compliance Network at the Factory and drive improvements in audit management, non-conformance, and document control.
• Train Internal Auditors and assess auditor and program performance.
• Frontline support for operations and continuous improvement on the factory floor.

Skills

Interpersonal influence

Accountability

Business insight

Coordination & organization

Communication

Facilitation

Change management

Planning

Proactive cooperation

Travel flexibility

Microsoft Office

Education

B.S. degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

The Quality Specialist - Compliance Analyst will assure that products meet the company’s high standards, expectations, and compliance to quality and food safety regulations. Promote full compliance to both internal and external Nestlé requirements within the scope of Nestlé Continuous Excellence (NCE) Foundations at the site. This position will be working with the Factory Compliance Network and SME’s, establish, maintain, and improve the factory’s Compliance Routines. This position will also lead the Compliance Network within the Factory, maintaining a focus on developing competency in compliance systems, tools and methodologies.

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

System Accountability

• Coordinates the implementation and application of the Compliance Network Management Routines for the Factory.
  • Review practices and drive improvements.
  • Support the Capability Building plan for the Factory Compliance Network to meet the objectives.
• Coordinate the factory’s Compliance Routine to maintain compliance to Nestlé Management Systems.
  • Coordinate the Internal & External Audit calendar.
  • Is a Lead auditor for one of the management systems at the factory ISO 9001, 14001, 45001 or FSSC/ISO 22000.
  • Oversee and manage the factory Internal Audit Team.
  • Schedule, organize, and support external audits.
  • Ensure communication of audit results to FLT and functional teams.
  • Regular reporting of compliance results.
  • Apply the NCE tools & methodologies to the Compliance Systems.
• Lead the Compliance Network at the Factory.
  • Implement, maintain, and improve the systems for Compliance, and verify effectiveness:
    • Audit Management (Internal, External)
    • Non-Conformance Management
    • Nestlé Policies and Standards Management
    • Change Management (MoC)
    • Management Review
    • Document Control
    • Record Control
    • Management by Process (Process Description, Process Mapping) NMS

Training, Coaching, & Assessing

• Active member of the NUSA Compliance Network.
  • Represents the NUSA Compliance Network within the Factory.
  • Train the factory to build competency with compliance obligations.
  • Train Internal Auditors and assess auditor and program performance.
• Promote a culture of full Compliance, and incorporate Best Practices from throughout the Network.
  • Coordinate the group of responsible SME’s from each function within the factory.
  • Train and coach the Factory to build competency in Compliance Systems, Tools and Methodologies.
• Support process owners in the successful completion of NIA audit.

Additional Responsibilities

• Frontline support for operations including collaborative problem solving, trouble-shooting and continuous improvement. Readily and timely respond to issues on the factory floor.
• Responsible for identifying and closing gaps in procedures and/or processes.
• Clear communication of issues to peers, cross functional teams and upper management as necessary.
• Documentation review and updates to factory policies and standard operating procedures (SOP’s) in compliance to Nestlé standards.
• Support Continuous Improvement Initiatives for factory metrics to enable the achievement of business objectives.
• Execute technical documentation, procedural development and training.
• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• B.S. Degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, or other related field, preferred.

Experience

• Internal Auditor Certification to ISO 9001, 14001, 45001 or FSSC/ISO 22000.
• Process-Based Auditing systems such as ISO.
• Compliance management experience (Quality, SH&E, HR, Finance, or other).
• NCE Goal Alignment experience: factory or head office.
• Leading continuous improvement projects.

Required Skills

• Interpersonal Influence – ability to influence others within the organization to be excited, enthused and committed to furthering the objectives.
• Accountability – accept personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work. Can be relied upon to achieve results with minimal oversight.
• Good business insight and understanding – knowledge and understanding of the organization and business and functional relationships.
• Coordinating and organization - Good priority setting and organizational skills, effectively coordinating activities and schedules to ensure efficient operation of work and project management.
• Communication effectiveness – convey clear, timely persuasive message that positively influences the thoughts and actions of others at various levels in the organization.
• Facilitation – coordinate and lead small groups, creating cooperative and production environment in which to resolve issues or develop and implement plans.
• Change management – understands how change control is required to maintain integrity of a process, product and system, ability to standardize and simplify complex systems.
• Planning – logically integrating various ideas, intentions, and information to form effective goals, objectives, timeliness, action plans and solutions.
• Proactive Cooperation - must have good credibility with all levels of the organization.
• Flexibility to occasionally work off shift to support compliance activities.
• Flexibility for travel to support the factories and participate in Network activities (<10%).
• Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint, Access, and Outlook.

Salary:$67,824.00 to$98,155.00 per year

Bonus Eligibility:Yes

Thepay rangeprovided 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 athttps://www.nestlejobs.com/nestle-in-the-us-benefits

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