Senior Quality Specialist

Nestlé USA; Michigan; On-site; USD 89,000 - 122,000; Full time

Job summary

Nestlé USA is seeking a Senior Quality Specialist within Nestlé Nutrition & Health to ensure quality by design across innovation projects. You’ll bring microbiological safety expertise to support the global manufacturing network and collaborate with cross‑functional teams to deliver first‑time quality.

You will develop and maintain category specifications, lead HACCP and quality by design initiatives, and help ensure compliance with Nestlé standards and regulatory requirements while driving

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Biology, Biotechnology or related field.
• Master’s degree in Microbiology or Food Safety preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead Quality Mastership activities on NDC Innovation projects.
• Perform Food Safety Assessments and develop pHACCP and pQMS for new product/technology projects.
• Train operations and other functions on quality and food safety.

Skills

Quality management

R&D collaboration

Microbiology

Food safety

ISO 9001

FSSC 22000

Quality by design

HACCP

Factory hygiene

Team player

Education

Bachelor's in Food Science

Master’s in Microbiology

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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JOB SUMMARY:

As a Senior Quality Specialist at Nestlé Nutrition & Health, your mission is to ensure quality by design through scientific and technical guidance that supports innovation and delivers products and processes right first time. You will bring microbiological safety expertise to the innovation projects and support the overall product category. You’ll make a difference by collaborating closely with cross‑functional project teams, operations, and factory partners. This is your opportunity to take ownership, grow your expertise, and make a difference on a scale. You will support our Nutrition & Health Meals & Drinks category global manufacturing network by creating and maintaining category specific specifications to assure Quality by Design.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Quality Mastership

• Project team member engaged in NDC Innovation / Renovation projects assuring Quality function deliverables throughout project stages.
• Perform Food Safety Assessments and develop pHACCP and pQMS for new product/technology projects, including support to factories for implementation. Maintains and creates model HACCP, rMMS, and other categories or Nestle standards and guidance instructions.
• Ensures Quality and Food Safety technical knowledge transfers to operations through engagement, training and handover of projects. Provides training to all functions which need to have an insight into quality and food safety, and which need to implement quality and food safety in their own job deliverables.
• Guarantees full compliance with Nestlé Standards and Regulatory requirements.
• Provides support for Nestle Development Center Pilot Plant Quality and site compliance
• Embraces and leverages digital solutions and platforms to enable speed and accuracy. Seeks to find or develop new digital solutions to enhance the output of the role to ensure we maintain a competitive advantage

Quality auditing and verification

• Promote compliance with the Nestle Management System requirements and other applicable Standards.
• Support visits from regulatory bodies, such as FDA or USDA, and external certification bodies. In addition, supports factory trials or vendor qualification as required by project.
• Leads microbiological safety requirements and risk assessments for the category; also partners with the global microbiological safety network

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's Degree Required, Food Science, Microbiology, Biology, Biotechnology, or other related science degrees; Preferred; master’s in microbiology, Food Safety

EXPERIENCE & SKILLS REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum of 5 - 7 years of experience in food industry in quality, R&D or manufacturing areas
• Team member in the quality department of a factory, PTC/R&D, Centre, NR, NQACs
• HACCP team member
• ISO 9001 and FSSC 22000 certification is preferred
• Experience with quality by design
• Direct experience in microbiology, microbiological safety, factory hygiene required

Salary:$88,954.20 to$121,851.00 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 at https://www.nestlejobs.com/nestle-in-the-us-benefits

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.

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.