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Nestle

Global branded foods and beverages producer

Quality Specialist

Regulatory Compliance & EthicsPosted on Nov 11
Full-timeDüsseldorf, Germany

About the Job

Requirements

  • A completed university degree, ideally in Food Science, Oecotrophology, Natural Sciences, Quality Management, or an equivalent qualification.
  • At least 2 years of professional experience in quality management in the food or consumer-goods industry.
  • Experience implementing, developing, and auditing management systems, particularly ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001; an internal auditor qualification is desirable.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of regulatory requirements in the food and consumer-goods sectors.
  • Strong analytical and conceptual skills.
  • An independent, structured, and solution-oriented working style.
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate across functions.
  • Very good written and spoken German and English.

Responsibilities

  • Take responsibility for implementing, developing, and continuously improving the Nespresso Quality and SHE Management System (NMS) in the German market in accordance with ISO 9001.
  • Design, coordinate, and implement initiatives to promote and strengthen quality culture and awareness within the organization.
  • Plan, conduct, and follow up on internal and external audits, including QSHE audits of service providers and business partners, and maintain and track action plans and improvement measures.
  • Ensure suppliers, service providers, and other external business partners comply with Nestlé and Nespresso quality requirements.
  • Advise and support the organization on quality-related matters.
  • Develop and implement efficient processes, methods, and tools to ensure effective collaboration with local and global stakeholders.
  • Develop and improve quality metrics and reporting structures, and analyze quality data to derive and manage corrective and improvement actions.
  • Manage and lead quality-related projects, identify quality-relevant processes, and assess and optimize them to reduce risk sustainably.
  • Plan, manage, and continuously develop training and qualification programs to ensure the organization has the required quality and food-safety competencies.
  • Implement and develop incident and crisis management in accordance with relevant requirements and standards, including regular exercises.
  • Coordinate product compliance with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Support the organization in developing and launching new products by contributing quality, compliance, and risk perspectives.
  • Monitor, assess, and communicate quality-related and regulatory requirements in coordination with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Manage product-related complaints in collaboration with relevant market functions and Nespresso headquarters, and develop measures to sustainably reduce recurring quality deviations.

Desired Qualifications

  • An internal auditor qualification.

About the Company

Nestle

Global branded foods and beverages producer

Nestlé manufactures and markets branded foods, beverages, pet care, and nutrition products in about 185 countries. Its products are produced at scale and distributed through retail, foodservice, and direct-to-consumer channels, backed by a global R&D network. Distinctive factors include its enormous global footprint, a diversified lineup from coffee to pet care to infant nutrition, and the combination of retail plus professional channels. Its goal is to provide reliable, high-quality nutrition to people worldwide while advancing nutrition science through its research and brands.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Vevey, Switzerland
Founded
1866

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