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Nestle

Senior Quality Specialist – Microbiology

Nestle

. Promote quality and food safety awareness .

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeFremont • Michigan • United StatesSenior💰 $88,954 - $121,851 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in Food Safety and Quality Management Systems, including HACCP and microbiological safety. Proven ability to provide training, ensure compliance with regulatory standards, and support product development initiatives in the food industry.

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HACCP Team Member ExperienceMicrobiological Safety ExpertiseFood Safety AssessmentsISO 9001 CertificationFSSC 22000 Certification

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Hard Skills
Food Safety ManagementQuality AssuranceMicrobiologyIngredient SpecificationsQuality By DesignGMPsPHACCP DevelopmentPQMS DevelopmentRegulatory ComplianceRisk Assessments
Soft Skills
Training and DevelopmentTeam CollaborationTechnical AssistanceCommunication
Tools & Technologies
Nestlé StandardsNestlé Management SystemDigital Solutions
Certifications & Qualifications
ISO 9001FSSC 22000
Industry Keywords
Food IndustryQuality ProcessesNDC InnovationFactory HygieneRegulatory Requirements

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Promote quality and food safety awareness
  • Provide training and awareness on Nestlé Standards, Nestlé/NDC Quality processes, and GMPs
  • Contribute to competence development of quality professionals across the category/business
  • 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/technology projects
  • Support factories with implementation of food safety and quality 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 handover
  • Ensure compliance with Nestlé Standards and regulatory requirements
  • Support Nestlé Development Center Pilot Plant quality and site compliance
  • Leverage or develop digital solutions to improve speed, accuracy, and role output
  • Promote compliance with Nestlé Management System requirements and applicable standards
  • Support regulatory and external certification-body visits, factory trials, and vendor qualification
  • Lead microbiological safety requirements and risk assessments for the category
  • Partner with the global microbiological safety network
  • Provide technical assistance to Quality functions in factories and Application Groups

Requirements

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

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Performance-based incentives/bonus eligibility
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Healthcare coverage
  • Competitive total rewards package
  • Reasonable accommodations during the recruitment experience