Facility Quality Specialist Facility Quality Specialist

Nestle Operational Services Worldwide SA•Jonesboro, AR

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About The Position

As a Quality Specialist, you will perform a variety of quality control tests and inspections, including standard microbiological, chemical, physical, and sensory testing on products, materials, components, and other items throughout the production process. Your role is essential in ensuring compliance with established quality standards. You will manage the finished product release criteria, which encompasses aspects such as net contents, sensory programs, and Critical Control Points (CCP). Additionally, you will conduct internal audits, record statistical data, and analyze production data to verify compliance and identify any deviations from existing standards. You will work closely with the Quality Team to identify, solve, and prevent problems that may impact quality and food safety. We are seeking candidates who have the ability to adjust their schedule as needed to work first shift (6:00a-2:30p), second shift (2-10:30p), and third shift (10p-6:30a).

Requirements

B.S. Degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, or other related field, preferred
Prefer 2-3 years manufacturing
Must have good verbal and written communication skills
Good mathematical and statistical skills required
Must be able to handle multiple assignments
Must be precise, accurate and well organized
Strong attention to detail
Must be able to perform in a demanding, fast-paced environment
Proficiency with computer systems, personal computers, and spreadsheet software
TPM/continuous improvement

Responsibilities

Employee shall follow and carry out company Quality Policy on all required Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), quality and food safety requirements
Escalate quality or food safety findings or incidents to management
Ensures that a high quality of products, services, housekeeping, and hygiene standards are maintained and improved in designated areas
Ensures the compliance for FSSC 22000 and ISO 9001 while driving continuous improvement for Quality metrics/Key Performance Indicators (KPI) in their area of responsibility
Supports Improvement initiatives (e.g. consumer complaints, product defect reduction) with the factory
Assist, advise and train Production Operators in attaining Nestlé quality standards
Responsible for reviewing and updating factory policies and standard operating procedures (SOPs) in compliance to Nestle standards
May be the Document Control Coordinator for Quality, responsibilities include
Supports Compliance by ensuring effective use of the factory’s document control program
May be responsible for Net Contents Control system support & reporting
Supports the functionality of the net contents control program on the factory floor
Prepare lot summary reports for compliance to the Quality Monitoring Scheme (QMS)
Supports production in decisions related to quality and food safety
Audits GMPs, procedures and paperwork on the production floor
Conducts coaching and training to employees
Support Foreign Bodies/Material Reduction team
Execute daily review of the Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) documentation
Conducts special projects as assigned