Quality Specialist

As the world leader in nutrition, health and wellness for children from birth to preschool, Gerber Products Company is committed to creating a strong future. We joined the Nestlé Nutrition family in 2007, and have been a partner in parenthood ever since. Our Anything for Baby team works closely with experts to create products that enrich and establish healthy habits for children, and are good for the planet as well. A career at Gerber provides meaningful opportunities to develop professionally, and nurture generations to come. Now is the time to define your future, and ours too.

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POSITION SUMMARY:

To plan, coordinate, and execute quality activities related to the production, validation and release of IC and Baby Meals by business unit produced in the Fort Smith facility in accordance with government regulations and Nestlé standards in a cost-effective manner.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Quality Assurance liaison to the production facility
• Development, revision and implementation of forms/SOPs to maintain the quality systems and programs to support Business Unit
• Attend Daily Operational Reviews (DORs) for applicable business unit
• Participant in product/process improvement and packaging material change projects (support MOC implementation)
• Write protocols, assist and support in all validation activities within the business unit
• Support and act as Quality liaison for corporate AG/PTC projects within business unit including all FOC/SOC initiatives.
• Assist in Quality Compliance Audits and work with external certification and regulatory parties as required such as USDA, FDA, Kosher, Halal and Organic programs
• Develop, provide and facilitate Quality Training modules
• Batch record and CCP/OPRP review
• Act as resource for business unit for In-Line Quality verifications and training
• Quality liaison from business unit to material supplier as applicable
• Back up for SSOP, Pre-Op and other inspections as needed
• Lead team review for root cause analysis (Go See Think Do) for hold problem product and other quality compliance incidents.
• Factory Food Safety Team member with HACCP/QMS review lead
• Perform annual verification activities, including CIP and CCP/OPRP
• Act as business unit contact and liaison to NGMP champion regarding 5S, Visual standards and TPM standards. Support NCE continuous improvement in Business Unit and liaison to Quality requirements for functional assessments and Key Guiding and Basic Manufacturing Practices/Principles.
• Performs other roles as assigned

REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM EDUCATION LEVEL:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Food Science, Biology, Chemistry, or related technical field required
• Employee must support and comply with all Nestlé programs and policies, including, affirmative action goals and commitments, SHE (Safety, Health & Environment) strategies, corporate citizenship initiatives, NCE (Nestle Continuous Excellence), TPM (Total Performance Management), GMP’s (Good Manufacturing Practices) and Safety Policies to ensure employee safety and product quality. Employee must meet all requirements related to NIMS (Nestle Integrated Management System) and ISO (International Organization for Standardization) standards for Quality, Food Safety, Environmental Compliance and Occupational Health and Safety.

Safety and Environmental

Associate shall follow factory safety & environmental objectives & targets follow the plant safety rules, report incidents & unsafe conditions immediately, maintain compliance with regulations, and refer to the Safety & Environmental Management System(s) on all related procedures and programs. Understand the environmental aspects of the position, as indicated on the aspects and impacts sheets, and take action to reduce/recycle/reuse these environmental impacts by conserving paper, electricity, water etc.

Quality

Associate shall follow factory food safety, quality objectives & targets follow Nestlé Good Manufacturing Practices, report food safety and quality issues immediately, maintain compliance with regulations, and refer to NIMS on all related procedures and programs. Understand the food safety and quality aspects of the position as indicated on QMS, OJT's and SOP's that apply.

EXPERIENCE:

Minimum of three to five years of related Quality experience.

SKILLS:

• Superior written and oral communication and planning skills are required

• Proficiency with PCs and software such as Excel, Word, Power Point, Mini Tab, Visio.
• Capable of coordinating multiple tasks efficiently and effectively, understanding and setting priorities, working under minimal supervision and establishing credible working relationships with peers and senior management.
• Ability to work independently and translate technical/quality/compliance theory into practical application
• Manage projects and deliverables from start to finish with minimal supervision.
• Working knowledge of production process and equipment
• Effectively interact with management, department members and document / data stakeholders.
• Highly develop team and proactive coordination skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Thorough understanding of regulatory standards including GMP.

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