Senior Quality Specialist - Product Release

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

This position is responsible in managing all release of finished goods that are produced at Anderson, to include being in compliance to Nestle and regulatory criteria/requirements. As well as manage the non-conforming goods at our facility.

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
• Responsible for the overall management of finished product release.
• Lead the Batch Auditor team and be accountable for the consolidation and final review of product batch reports to ensure compliance with food safety, quality and regulatory requirements.
• Control product stock status based on batch report reviews.
• Manage SAP/GLOBE inspection plans, production disposition, quality reports, training, and master data requirements.
• Track, monitor and make determinations on product and material non-conformance.
• Facilitate the communication between the plant quality group with the plant supply chain and corporate supply chain and logistics teams.
• Ensure proper documentation, recording, preliminary review and filing of product batch reports.
• Communicate to key functional areas with issues or concerns regarding finished product release.
• Review product batch reports for release decision based on compliance with HACCP, Quality and Regulatory norms.
• Track and monitor non-conforming product to ensure correct handling, stock status and disposition.
• Deploy, track and manage corrective actions and after action reviews for defects and non-conforming good events.
• Facilitate multidisciplinary teams in root cause analysis and corrective action for non-conformance events.
• Ensure and demonstrate compliance for product and batch records during internal, external, and regulatory audits.
• Coach and train for electronic data/record (CFR 21 part 11) and proper written documentation.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
• Bachelor's degree Preferred
• Business, Food Science, Dairy Science, Chemistry, or Biology degree preferred.

EXPERIENCE & SKILLS REQUIREMENTS
• Two years experience in the food, dairy, pharmacy or beverage industry.
• Aseptic or dairy experience preferred but not required.
• Direct supervisory/management experience is preferred
• One year of training experience is preferred.
• HACCP certification is preferred.
• ISO 9001 and FSSC 22000 audit certification is preferred.

Skills
• Ability to lead, inspire and develop their team to achieve high performance results.
• Collaborate and work with others in an open and honest way that promotes trust and respect.
• Possess excellent communication and training skills.
• Detail oriented and able to balance multiple priorities.
• Must be able to multi-task in a fast paced environment.
• Must be flexible and adaptable to a changing environment.
• Maintain positive customer relation contacts, both external and internal.
• Must be proficient with computers.
• Ability to effectively facilitate and train, as well as develop needed training programs.
• Insight to identify links between facts, ideas and situations.
• Proactive cooperation to work collaboratively with others, demonstrating commitment to achieve group objectives.
• Results focused to exceed stretching performance objectives and quality standards, deliver business results and continually find sustainable improvements to methods and processes.
• Develop people by helping them identify their short and long-term development needs, encouraging their individual learning by providing them with appropriate support.

Salary: $88,954.20 to $121,851.00 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