Food Safety & Quality Compliance Specialist

Food Safety & Quality Compliance Specialist The Food Safety & Quality Compliance Specialist supports food safety and quality compliance through the implementation, verification, and maintenance of quality systems, documentation, and testing programs, ensuring alignment with regulatory, customer, and internal requirements across production. This role partners closely with the Quality Team to identify risks, investigate issues, and drive preventive actions to protect product quality and food safety. Assure Food Safety and Compliance (70%) Adhere to and uphold the company’s Quality Policy, including all applicable Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), quality protocols, and food safety requirements. Promptly escalation any quality or food safety concerns or incidents to management. Ensure compliance with relevant standards and certifications, including ISO/FSSC 22000, Nestlé Management System (NMS), and ISO 9001, while driving continuous improvement initiatives aligned with Quality Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). Review and update factory policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure alignment with Nestlé quality and compliance standards. May serve as the Document Control Coordinator for Quality, supporting compliance through effective management of the factory’s document control system. Maybe responsible forNet Contents Control system support and reporting: Ensuring the effective operation of the netcontentscontrol program on the factory floor. Preparinglotsummary reports to verify compliance with the Quality Monitoring Scheme (QMS). Verify production documentation for accuracy and compliance. Support factory programs related to food allergen management and product coding maintenance. Audit GMPs, procedures, and documentation on the production floor: Identifyand resolve procedural or process gaps. Deliver coaching and trainingforemployees. Serve as the owner of the Management of Change (MoC) process, ensuring all changes impacting food safety, quality, regulatory compliance, or operations are properly assessed, documented, approved, implemented, and verified. Act as an owner within the factory Internal Audit Team, supporting audit readiness, execution, and corrective action follow‑up to ensure sustained food safety and quality compliance. Act as HACCP / HARPC process owner, ensuring food safety hazards are properly identified, controlled, documented, and verified across products, processes, and changes. Own the Consumer Complaints (CC) process, including intake, investigation coordination, documentation, root cause analysis, and corrective action tracking to ensure timely and compliant resolution. Lead FoB reduction efforts, analyzing trends, investigating incidents, and partnering cross‑functionally to implement sustainable preventive controls. Ensure compliance with all regulatory and Nestlé safety, health, and environmental guidelines. Ensure Development of Competencies in Quality and Food Safety (30%) Provide guidance, support, and training to Production, Sanitation, Warehouse, and Maintenance teams to ensure alignment with Nestlé quality and food safety standards. Promote a culture where safety and quality are core values, driving behavioral improvements across the facility. Additional Contributions and Deliverables Strive for Zero Waste and Defects Support factory-level improvement initiatives, such as reducing consumer complaints and product defects. Lead orparticipatein problem-solving and continuous improvement initiatives. Maintain awareness of consumer complaints across production lines. Execute special projects assigned. Ensure Consistency Conduct Behavior-Based Quality (BBQ) observations. Participate in operational management routines, including pillar committees and local platforms. Laboratory Support Interpret and report data trends to relevant stakeholders. Monitor the laboratory Internal Control Plan (ICP) at required intervals. Qualifications / Certifications Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Minimum of 3 years of relevant experiencerequired. Practical experience and ownership of food safety and quality compliance programs, including ISO 9001 and FSSC 22000 / ISO 22000 standards.-Required Working knowledge and ownership experience with Management of Change (MoC), Foreign Body (FoB) prevention, and Internal Audits (IA).- Required HACCP / HARPC experience required, including hazard analysis, preventive controls, monitoring, verification, and documentation. Demonstrated experience working within Quality Management Systems (QMS). PCQI and/or FSSC 22000 Lead Auditor certification preferred; hands‑on auditing experience (external/internal audits, GMP audits, system audits) strongly preferred. Experience supporting or owning Document Control (DC) processes, including SOP management, version control, and record lifecycle management. USDA‑regulated manufacturing experience preferred. Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to document, train, and audit effectively across functions. Demonstrated proficiency in mathematical, statistical, and trend analysis to support quality, food safety, FoB reduction, and consumer complaint investigations. Continuous Improvement and Root Cause Analysis experience preferred, including CAPA development and effectiveness verification. Detail‑oriented, results‑driven, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment. Experience with SAP / DMO and Nestlé business processes preferred. Proficient in computer systems and digital quality platforms, including spreadsheets, databases, and electronic QMS tools. The approximate pay range for this position is $82,000- $105,000 base. Please note that 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. Nestle 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. The Nestlé Companies are equal employment opportunity employers. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. 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