Associate Quality Assurance Manager - Military Veterans

We’re a leader in the pet care industry, which means we’re not only ahead in volume, profit and market share, but our associates dare to Stand Taller. We innovate new products, impart new agilities into existing processes, constantly advance pet nutrition, and always pay it forward in the form of service for our communities and families. Are you up for the dare?

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For more than 100 years, Purina has led the charge in revolutionizing pet food production and its ability to enrich the lives of pets everywhere. By 1956, through innovative engineering, we literally reshaped Pet Care, introducing Dog Chow® as the first extruded dry food. We’re still at it today, with Tidy Cats®, the lightweight cat litter champion of the world and our new Ultra-Premium brands, Beyond® and Just Right® pet food.

POSITION SUMMARY:  

As an Associate QA Manager, you will be responsible for general supervision of the QA Department. The Associate QA Manager will also maintain the division quality assurance program in a manner that ensures all products produced and shipped from the plant meet the Company’s quality specifications.

• Coordinate the plant efforts to assure that all ingredients and finished products fall within the limits of the specifications per Nestle and Purina standards
• Maintain all QA records and operating manuals per the Division Operating Standards
• Responsible for the employees of the QA and Sanitation team, including employee relations, safety and training, daily communication, hiring, and discipline
• Administer all plant and Company Quality related policies and programs, including HACCP, Pathogen Monitoring Program, Master Sanitation Plan, and foreign body program
• Coordinate the plant Formulation Program as directed by Corporate Tech Apps, QA, and Pet Nutrition
• Be a member of and/or lead the Q Pillar and manage functions of the pillar
• Assist in the development and training of Production and Warehouse Team Leaders and Hourly employees as is related to Quality, Sanitation, and Product Safety

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

BS Degree Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Microbiology, Life Sciences, or related scientific discipline 

3+ years' experience in a quality assurance or production role in a food/beverage manufacturing, industrial, military, or related environment

1+ year supervisory experience

Requisition ID:

219072

It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace.

To our veterans and separated service members, you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestlé. The skills you've gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role.  In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities.  Nestlé seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you’ll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestlé home.

The Nestlé Companies are an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer seeking diversity in qualified applicants for employment.  All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, gender, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, perceived disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected status, as defined by applicable law. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at accommodations@nestle.com or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: 1-800-321-6467.

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.