Associate Manager Quality

Driven by integrity and united by the people-and-pet bond, we find strong purpose in the work we do and an even greater joy in those we get to work alongside. Together, we harness the expertise of our long-standing tradition of excellence to embrace possibility and continuously push to do what's never been done before in pet care. Discover your purpose and fuel your passions when you bring your love of pets to a team that prides itself on the power of togetherness—We are Proudly Connected. Purely Driven.

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Position Summary :

Nestled at the confluence of the Rock and Crawfish rivers, our factory has been a cornerstone since 1910. As one of the largest manufacturers in the region, we ship countless truckloads and railcars of beloved brands like Fancy Feast®, Friskies®, and Pro Plan®. Beyond our mass production, our Jefferson factory proudly donates 1.2 million cans of food annually, supporting over 40 animal shelters and organizations. Our factory is also doing our part to care for the environment we share, like conserving water, investing in renewable electricity and maintaining zero waste for disposal. Join us in Jefferson, where we work together to make a difference in the lives of pets and our community.

As the Associate Quality Manager, you’ll be immersed in a highly technical and high-quality production environment to play a key role in achieving our standards of continuous improvement and manufacturing excellence. You will be responsible for establishing and maintaining safety programs, validating regulations, supporting HACCP criteria, and providing support for capital projects.

Plan, develop, perform, and track food safety training for employees in all departments

Ensure raw materials, rework, and finished goods meet all food safety and quality specifications prior to use and release for shipment

Provide problem solving expertise by identifying root causes for problem areas and recommending possible solutions

Provide support for the hygiene program, including weekly and monthly sanitation audits and work to improve performance in this area

Provide support for capital project justifications using available tools, especially as relate to hygiene and quality of products produced

Analyze plant floor data on quality attributes and provide feedback that will enable process improvements

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in a Science or related field

1+ years of experience in a Quality Assurance or Production role within a manufacturing, industrial, military, or related environment

1+ years of supervisory or leadership experience

The approximate pay range for this position is $75,000 to $108,000. 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. 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 About Us | Nestlé Careers (nestlejobs.com)

REQUISITION ID : 373680

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Job Requisition : 373680