Facility Quality Specialist

Nestle Operational Services Worldwide SA•Eden, NC

9d•$58,000 - $95,000•Onsite

About The Position

One of our newest factories, located along the Virginia border, breathes new life into a former brewery, creating an innovative and technologically advanced pet food manufacturing facility. We have transformed the existing structure in Rockingham County to produce leading dry dog and cat food brands, including Purina Pro Plan®, Purina ONE®, and Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets®. With a strong focus on sustainability and safety, this facility is committed to doing our part to care for the environment, like conserving water, investing in renewable electricity and maintaining zero waste for disposal. As we expand, we proudly build upon our 90-year legacy of crafting science-based dog and cat foods that pet owners’ trust. At Purina, we are deeply passionate about supporting the communities where we live and work, and we bring that same engagement and commitment to Rockingham County. Together, we create a brighter future for pets and our community. As a Quality Systems Specialist, you will be responsible for development, certification, and compliance of the factory’s Food Safety Management System. You’ll manage the factory’s Quality Program to ensure compliance to Company and regulatory requirements. You'll support the factory’s HACCP system, Food Safety Plans, and Food Defense Plan. Manages Quality and Food Safety Training Compliance. You’ll uphold Safety as a core value in all activities while actively participating in all factory Safety and Continuous Improvement initiatives.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required
2+ years of quality systems, auditing, food safety, quality document control, or related experience within a manufacturing, industrial, military, or related environment

Responsibilities

Coordinates Food Safety Management System, company Quality and Food Safety Policy, Quality Management Systems, and Federal Regulations.
Coordinate the Factory Internal Audit Program of Quality and Food Safety Management Systems.
Ensure factory Document Control, Record Control, and Status Control programs are compliant with Corporate and regulatory requirements.
Assist in administration and communication of changes for Quality Monitoring Schemes. Review process annually with QA Management.
Coordinate the factory Change Control program.