Senior Quality Specialist - Microbiology & QbD Lead

Nestle SA

Michigan

On-site

USD 89,000 - 122,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based incentives
401k with company match
Healthcare coverage

Job summary

Nestlé Nutrition & Health is seeking a Senior Quality Specialist to drive quality by design across our Nutrition & Health Meals & Drinks portfolio. You will guide microbiological safety, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and support innovation projects from concept to implementation.

You will ensure compliance with Nestlé standards, support factory partners, and develop category-specific specifications to maintain quality and safety at scale.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in a science field related to food, microbiology or biotechnology.
  • 5–7 years of experience in food quality, R&D or manufacturing.
  • ISO 9001 and FSSC 22000 certification is preferred.
  • Experience with quality by design.
  • Direct experience in microbiology, microbiological safety and factory hygiene.

Responsibilities

  • Provide quality by design guidance to support innovation projects.
  • Lead microbiology safety assessments and develop pHACCP and qMS for new products and tech.
  • Train and transfer knowledge on quality and food safety to operations.
  • Ensure compliance with Nestlé Standards and regulatory requirements.
  • Support pilot plant quality and site compliance activities.
  • Leverage digital solutions to improve speed and accuracy.

Skills

Quality by design
R&D experience
Microbiology
Factory operations
Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science / Microbiology / Biology / Biotechnology

Job description

Nestlé Nutrition & Health is seeking a Senior Quality Specialist to drive quality by design across our Nutrition & Health Meals & Drinks portfolio. You will guide microbiological safety, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and support innovation projects from concept to implementation.

You will ensure compliance with Nestlé standards, support factory partners, and develop category-specific specifications to maintain quality and safety at scale.

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