Quality Manager Quality Manager

Nestle Operational Services Worldwide SA•San Antonio, TX

About The Position

Under the guidance of the Senior Quality Manager, the Quality Manager, also known as the Quality Assurance (QA) Manager, is responsible for ensuring compliance with quality systems, manufacturing processes, and associated records in accordance with The Nestlé Health Science Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs) in effect at their manufacturing site, thereby assuring the quality and quantity of the products produced. The Quality Manager is also responsible for managing direct reports within the Quality Assurance group.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in the food, dietary supplements, medical device or pharmaceutical industry.
5+ years of experience in leading teams
Knowledge of FDA regulations for the cGMP of Dietary Supplements and Foods
Experience with Food Safety plans/HACCP, GFSI
Bachelor's degree in Pharmaceutical, Food Science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry or other Science related field or equivalent experience in lieu of degree
HACCP certification
ASQ CQE or CQM
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, being very detailed oriented
Ability to lead, train, motivate, and work within a team
Knowledge of regulatory and GMP compliance requirements such as 21 CFR Part 111, HACCP, HARPC preferred
Knowledge of Quality Management Systems e.g. CAPA, Product defense, Pest Control.
Knowledge of auditing techniques and quality toolkit – problem solving, basic statistics, investigations, corrective/ preventive actions
Must be proficient with PC programs, i.e. Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
AS400 Knowledge desirable

Nice To Haves

SQF practitioner / FSSC/ BRC/ ISO experience preferred

Responsibilities

Ensure that factory sanitation programs are effectively implemented, validated, and maintained to ensure that all products are manufactured in a sanitary and wholesome environment.
Manages the factory integrated pest management (IPM) program and ensures that it has been implemented and maintained effectively to support a pest-free environment.
Actively involved in hygienic design and zoning review processes at the factory for existing and new process equipment as well as the facility structure, including early management of design and capital review process.
Administers and manages the factory sanitation, GMP, pathogen monitoring and other related hygiene inspection programs.
Coordinates hygiene training and development of employees for all factory hygiene programs (areas include sanitation, GMP, IPM, allergens, and hygienic engineering).
Manages the factory pathogen monitoring program, ensuring proper implementation according to relevant business and process Standard. Duties may include data evaluation, trending, communication and root cause/corrective action management.
Active member of the factory Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) / Food Safety Team.
Ensure that the cleaning validation and allergen validation programs meet Nestle and regulatory guidelines.
Ensures compliance with all regulatory and Nestlé guidelines pertaining to safety, health, and environmental.
To be part of the culture change towards behavioral safety improvement.