Senior Quality Specialist — Microbiology & Food Safety

Nestle; Fremont Township (MI); On-site; USD 89,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Healthcare coverage

Performance-based incentives

Job summary

Nestlé Nutrition & Health is seeking a Senior Quality Specialist to drive quality by design, provide microbiological safety guidance, and support innovation within the global manufaturing network. You will create and maintain category specifications, train teams, and ensure compliance with Nestlé standards across factories and projects.

The role emphasizes collaboration with cross-functional teams, operations and vendors to deliver safe, high-quality products at scale, with incentive programs

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a science related to food safety, quality or microbiology.
• Masters degree preferred in Microbiology or Food Safety.
• Experience in quality, R&D or manufacturing within the food industry.

Responsibilities

• Lead Quality by Design initiatives and ensure microbiological safety in projects.
• Develop and maintain HACCP, pQMS and other Nestlé standards.
• Provide training on quality and food safety across functions.
• Ensure compliance with Nestlé Standards and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Quality by design

Microbiology

Food safety

GMPs

ISO 9001

FSSC 22000

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Food Science / Microbiology / Biotechnology

Masters in Microbiology or Food Safety (preferred)

Job description

Nestlé Nutrition & Health is seeking a Senior Quality Specialist to drive quality by design, provide microbiological safety guidance, and support innovation within the global manufaturing network. You will create and maintain category specifications, train teams, and ensure compliance with Nestlé standards across factories and projects.

The role emphasizes collaboration with cross-functional teams, operations and vendors to deliver safe, high-quality products at scale, with incentive programs