Senior Factory Hygienist

Nestlé SA; Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and collaboration. This role offers an opportunity to lead sanitation and food safety initiatives in a dynamic environment, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations. You will manage HACCP systems, develop training programs, and maintain high standards of quality and safety. Embrace the chance to make a significant impact in a supportive workplace that encourages growth and celebrates achievements. If you're passionate about food safety and quality assurance, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, or Engineering.
• 2-5 years of manufacturing experience in food/quality assurance operations.

Responsibilities

• Manage and improve plant sanitation systems and HACCP programs.
• Develop cleaning and sanitation procedures to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Conduct training on GMP compliance and food safety practices.

Skills

GMP compliance

Food Safety

Sanitation procedures

Training and development

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science

Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Computer systems

Job description

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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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POSITION SUMMARY:

Provides the technical expertise and leadership necessary to establish and maintain procedures in GMP requirements, sanitation, food safety, good hygiene practices and pest control in order to assure compliance with all federal, state, existing regulatory and Nestle quality systems.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage and improve plant sanitation systems including post sanitation and pre-operational inspections.
• Manage plant HACCP systems, which include, completion of annual HACCP review for all products manufactured in the facility.
• Manage plant ISO internal audit program which include implementation of systems which comply with ISO 22000:2005 standard and food safety team participation.
• Perform allergen and sanitation validations as required for the plant.
• Develop state-of-the-art cleaning and sanitation procedures and policies to ensure compliance with all regulatory agencies and Nestle’s quality systems.
• Establish and maintain the pest control systems.
• Manage training program and perform training in the following areas: GMP compliance, sanitation, food safety, good hygiene practices, and pest control.
• Assist in the implementation of sanitary design principles to new and existing processes.
• Development and maintenance of QMS for products manufactured directly in their business unit of the facility.
• Maintain relationships and assure compliance by outside suppliers of cleaning and sanitation supplies.
• Maintain plant GMP audit program for the plant.
• Follow Burlington Factory safety & environmental objectives & targets, follow the plant safety rules, report unsafe conditions immediately, report incidents immediately or by the end of the shift, maintain compliance with regulations, and refer to the Safety & Environmental Management System(s) on all related procedures and programs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM EDUCATION LEVEL:

• Bachelor’s degree required (Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, Engineering or related field preferred.) General Bachelors degree with relevant job experience will be considered.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Two to five years manufacturing experience required, preferably in food/quality assurance operations with GMP compliance
• Pest control certification preferred
• Member of HACCPor Food Safetyteam.
• Member of CIP or specialized sanitation team.
• Participation in hygienic design evaluations and experience with outside regulator agencies desired.
• Demonstrated capability to influence stakeholders.
• Proven track record in delivering results by working with cross-functional teams and different initiatives.
• Capable of developing and delivering training to both technical and non-technical personnel.
• Must be proficient with computer systems
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong coaching and problem solving skills, be able to work independently and also as part of a team

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