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Nestle

Senior Quality Specialist

Nestle

. Ensure quality by design through scientific and technical guidance supporting innovation and right-first-time products and processes .

Posted 11/12/2026full-timeFremont • Michigan • United StatesSenior💰 $88,954 - $121,851 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in microbiological safety and food quality assurance, with a strong focus on HACCP, food safety assessments, and compliance with regulatory standards. Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and provide training to ensure quality by design in product development.

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Microbiological Safety ExpertiseHACCP Team Member ExperienceFood Safety AssessmentsQuality By DesignISO 9001 Certification

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Hard Skills
MicrobiologyFood Safety SystemsIngredient SpecificationsQuality AssuranceRisk AssessmentsPHACCP DevelopmentPQMS DevelopmentFactory HygieneQuality ControlRegulatory Compliance
Soft Skills
CollaborationTrainingCommunicationProject ManagementProblem Solving
Tools & Technologies
Digital SolutionsNestlé Management SystemGlobal Manufacturing NetworkQuality Management Systems
Certifications & Qualifications
FSSC 22000 CertificationISO 9001 Certification
Industry Keywords
Food IndustryNutrition & HealthR&DManufacturingFDA ComplianceUSDA ComplianceNestlé StandardsQuality Function DeliverablesCross-Functional TeamsVendor Qualification

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Ensure quality by design through scientific and technical guidance supporting innovation and right-first-time products and processes
  • Provide microbiological safety expertise to innovation projects and the Nutrition & Health Meals & Drinks category
  • Collaborate with cross-functional project teams, operations, and factory partners
  • Create and maintain category-specific specifications for the global manufacturing network
  • Participate in NDC Innovation/Renovation projects and assure Quality function deliverables throughout project stages
  • Perform Food Safety Assessments and develop pHACCP and pQMS for new product and technology projects
  • Support factories with implementation of food safety systems
  • Create and maintain model HACCP, rMMS, category standards, and Nestlé guidance instructions
  • Transfer Quality and Food Safety technical knowledge to operations through engagement, training, and project handovers
  • Provide quality and food safety training to relevant functions
  • Ensure compliance with Nestlé Standards and regulatory requirements
  • Support Nestlé Development Center Pilot Plant Quality and site compliance
  • Leverage or develop digital solutions and platforms to improve speed and accuracy
  • Promote compliance with Nestlé Management System requirements and applicable standards
  • Support visits from FDA, USDA, and external certification bodies
  • Support factory trials and vendor qualification as required by projects
  • Lead microbiological safety requirements and risk assessments for the category
  • Partner with the global microbiological safety network

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor's Degree required in Food Science, Microbiology, Biology, Biotechnology, or another related science field
  • Minimum of 5–7 years of experience in the food industry in quality, R&D, or manufacturing areas
  • Experience as a team member in the quality department of a factory, PTC/R&D Centre, NR, or NQACs
  • HACCP team member experience
  • Direct experience in microbiology, microbiological safety, and factory hygiene
  • Experience with ingredient specifications
  • Experience with quality by design
  • ISO 9001 and FSSC 22000 certification preferred
  • This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Performance-based incentives
  • 401k with company match
  • Healthcare coverage
  • Competitive total rewards package
  • Inclusive workplace
  • Recruitment accommodations for applicants with disabilities and veterans