Quality Specialist

At Nestlé Health Science, we believe that nutrition, science, and wellness must merge, not collide. Here, we embrace the intrinsic connections of these three pillars, harnessing their collective strength to empower healthier lives. Our broad product portfolio includes renowned brands like Garden of Life®, Nature's Bounty®, Vital Proteins®, Orgain®, Nuun®, BOOST®, Carnation Breakfast Essentials®, Peptamen®, Compleat Organic Blends®, and more. We also have extensive pharmaceutical expertise, offering innovative medicines that aim to prevent, manage, and treat gastrointestinal and metabolic-related diseases.

At Nestlé Health Science, we bring our best for better lives. Our people are challenged to bring fresh, diverse views and make bold moves to empower healthier lives through nutrition. We know brilliant ideas can come from anyone, anywhere. Here we embrace the entrepreneurial spirit and collaborate with teams that champion focused and forward thinking. We are committed to fostering professional growth and celebrating the achievements of our people along the way. We offer dynamic career paths, robust development, opportunities to learn from talented colleagues around the globe, and benefits that support physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing. 

Join us to innovate for impact and reimagine the future of health and nutrition for patients and consumers. 
 

Position Summary: The Quality Specialist, Batch Release coordinates all release-related activities, makes sure products are released on time, and makes sure secondary inspections are done efficiently and on schedule. The main tasks are coordinating release activities, reviewing deviations, tracking ER/Unblock requests, working with Operations on needed corrections, and reporting on release metrics.

Key Responsibilities:

Release Coordination

• Make sure finished products are released on time and in line with all applicable requirements (FDA, regulations in the selling market, Nestlé).
• Review batch records on time.
• Release batches that are right first time, on time.
• Work with the internal laboratory to get analytical results delivered.
• Manage non-conformance reports and deviations promptly.
• Follow up on Exceptional Release/Unblock requests.
• Make usage decisions in SAP.
• Coordinate extra sampling and re-inspections with the warehouse as needed.

Metrics & Reporting

• Track the batch list and take an active part in site DDS meetings, including KPI updates.
• Report First Time Right (FTR) and Average Release Time (ART) numbers to the Quality Manager as input to site DDS.

Audits & Inspections

• Support audits and inspections (FDA, NSF, USP, Organic, Kosher, Halal, etc.).

Continuous Improvement

• Propose FTR and ART targets and possible improvements.
• Suggest ways to improve the release process, or build tools that make the work more efficient.

Experience & Education Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree (BA or BS) in Food Science, Biology, Chemistry, or a related field preferred.
• At least 2 years of Quality experience.
• Experience in a regulated industry (dietary supplements, food, pharmaceuticals).
• A track record of leading a group (for example, a team leader role).
• Experience in similar factory roles within the Quality function is a plus.
• A history of delivering results with cross-functional teams.

Skills:

• Excellent verbal and written communication, plus strong leadership and planning skills.
• Able to understand and clarify complex problems.
• Able to spot and suggest new ways to improve efficiency, save costs, or work better.
• Works well with cross-functional partners (such as Operations and CTAG) to carry out release activities.
• Flexible schedule to fit a 24/7 production facility and team members' work schedules.
• Comfortable using multiple computer programs; proficient in Microsoft Excel.

Salary: $65,000.00 to $75,000.00 per year

Bonus Eligibility: Yes

The pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to knowledge, skills and abilities as well as geographic location. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at top of range.

Nestlé offers performance-based incentives and a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k with company match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits.  Incentives and/or benefit packages may vary depending on the position. Learn more at https://www.nestlejobs.com/nestle-in-the-us-benefits 

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Job Requisition: 426098