Nestlé USA is looking to ensure compliance with quality standards and food safety requirements in their production process, and this role is intended to help identify, solve, and prevent problems affecting quality and food safety.
Requirements
- 2-3 years manufacturing and/. or laboratory (1-3 years) experience in the food industry.
- Experience with continuous improvement programs, such as Total Performance Management (TPM), preferred.
- Proficiency with computer systems, personal computers, and spreadsheet software (Microsoft Office, etc.).
- Proficiency in SAP/GLOBE systems is preferred.
- Good mathematical (basic statistical skills highly desired), problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Must have good verbal and written communication skills.
- Must be able to handle multiple assignments.
Responsibilities
- Performs a variety of quality control tests/inspections and/or standard microbiological, chemical, physical or sensory testing and assays on products, materials, components, etc.
- Manages finished product release, net contents and sensory program.
- Records statistical data, analyzes production data to verify compliance or determine deviation from existing standards.
- Works closely with the Quality Team to help identify, solve and prevent problems affecting quality and food safety.
- Supports Improvement initiatives (e.g. consumer complaints, product defect reduction) with the factory.
- Reviews and updates factory policies and standard operating procedures (SOPs) in compliance to Nestlé standards.
- Responsible for learning, implementing, teaching, maintenance and reporting data from the SAP Quality Management module
Other
- High School Diploma or equivalent required (e.g. GED)
- Must be able to perform in a demanding, fast-paced environment.
- Must have good mathematical, problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Must have good verbal and written communication skills.
- This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.
