Almere
Full-time
2-5 years experience
On-site

€4,318.56 - €5,398.2 per month

Key Skills

Food safety
Quality assurance
SAP QM
FSSC 22000
Root cause analysis
CAPA
Traceability
Audit readiness
Continuous improvement
Analytical skills
Communication
Collaboration
Food technology
Quality management

Job Description

Nestlé Nutrition & Health is a leading player in the field of nutritional supplements and is active in the Netherlands with brands such as Orthica, Solgar, Pure and AOV. Our ambition is to help people live healthier lives. Our dedication to health goes beyond offering high-quality nutritional products and supplements. We want to support people in becoming as healthy as possible by combining our knowledge, expertise and passion for nutrition and wellbeing.  We do this together with our team of around 120 employees based in Almere, who share an affinity with good nutrition, health and a healthy lifestyle.

We are looking for:

Senior Quality Specialist
(40 hours per week)

As Senior Quality Specialist you have the following responsibilities: 

 

  • Ensure quality and food safety requirements are effectively implemented and consistently applied across production activities;
  • Maintain, execute and continue improve SAP QM/DMO quality system on the factory;
  • Identify, assess and manage factory deviations and operational quality issues, including escalation, containment, root cause analysis, CAPA and follow-up to closure;
  • Perform product release and quality status management accurately and on time, ensuring only compliant materials and finished products progress through the process;
  • Maintain accurate, current and controlled QA documentation and operational records to support traceability, compliance verification and audit readiness;
  • Provide visible quality support on the production floor, monitor quality data and trends, coach colleagues and drive continuous improvement.

 

As Quality Specialist you report to the Quality Manager and you are part of the Quality team of Nestlé Nutrition & Health Almere factory.

 

What we are looking for in our Senior Quality Specialist?

 

  • A completed bachelor’s degree in Food Technology, Nutrition, Food Science or another relevant engineering field;
  • 2 to 3 years of relevant professional experience in a quality-related role at factory;
  • Knowledge of and experience with FSSC 22000 and the ability to interpret and apply work standards, procedures and specifications;
  • Experience with SAP QM/DMO or comparable digital quality-management processes;
  • A structured and analytical way of working, with strong attention to detail, sound judgement and the ability to priorities and resolve problems;
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills in both Dutch and English, combined with accountability, collaboration and the ability to build trust and credibility.

 

The job offers more than just a challenge:
Disclaimer: the position and the position pay level are fully dependent on the job requirements in terms of experience and competencies. The final offer can vary based on candidate`s profile.

 

  • A full-time position (40 hours per week);
  • The salary for this position ranges between €4318,56 and €5398,20 gross per month based on a full-time contract.
  • Bonus 4 %, Holiday allowance 8% and 13th month;
  • 25 vacation days:
  • Attractive green mobility program: great deal on e‑bikes with a lease option;
  • A wide range of professional training and development programs;
  • Professional working environment, team spirit, company pride and driven colleagues.

 

You contribute to Nestlé’s mission of enhancing quality of life and helping to build a healthier and better future.

 

Respect is at the heart of Nestlé's culture. We value diversity as an essential part of our culture. Embracing people's differences is what drives our product development and workplace dynamics. It is important that everyone feels accepted, comfortable and safe at Nestlé.

 

Regardless of their gender, religion, cultural background, age, disability, or who they love. We strongly believe that diversity fuels creativity, innovation, and moves our organization forward. That's why we're actively fostering a culture and leadership that offers equal opportunities for all.

 

More reasons to work at Nestlé:

  • Our slogan is 'Boost your development, fuel your curiosity and be future ready'. We offer impactful training and development programs and coaching to help you upgrade your skills and take your career to the next level;
  • Your well-being is our priority. We support this with various activities, such as our Employee Assistance Program;
  • At the office, you can enjoy fresh vegetables and fruits “Good Food Good Life";
  • Within the Nestlé culture, we believe it is important for you to be yourself. Do you have a passion for DE&I? Join our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Ambassadors;
  • You contribute to Nestlé's mission to improve the quality of life and make a positive impact on the future.

 

Any questions?

Our recruiters would be glad to answer any pending questions. Feel free to send your questions to [email protected].

 

Applying for the role of Senior Quality Specialist?

Great! If you see a match with the description described above, we would gladly receive your cv and motivation.

 

We use an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Tool to schedule interviews with our candidates. So keep an eye on your email for the interview invitation! When registering your application, you will be asked if we may send you whatsapp messages; if you answer 'yes' to this, you will receive communication via whatsapp in addition to messages via email. Communication through our AI tool is in English, but our recruiters speak both English and Dutch.

 

Note:

  • Interim CVs will not be processed.

Core Responsibilities

The Senior Quality Specialist is responsible for implementing food safety requirements and maintaining the SAP QM/DMO quality system at the factory. They will also manage deviations, perform product releases, and provide quality support on the production floor to drive continuous improvement.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in Food Technology, Nutrition, or a related engineering field and possess 2 to 3 years of relevant factory experience. Proficiency in FSSC 22000, SAP QM/DMO, and strong analytical and communication skills in both Dutch and English are required.

Benefits

  • Bonus
  • Holiday allowance
  • 13th month
  • 25 vacation days
  • E-bike lease option
  • Professional training and development programs
  • Employee assistance program
  • Fresh vegetables and fruits

About Nestle Operational Services Worldwide SA

Industry: Food and Beverage Services

Company size: 10,001+ employees

As the world’s largest food and beverage company we are driven by a simple aim: unlocking the power of food to enhance quality of life for everyone, today and for generations to come. To deliver on this, we serve with passion, with a spirit of excellence, offering products and services for all stages of life, every moment of the day, helping people care for themselves and their families. Our culture is based on our values rooted in respect: respect for ourselves, respect for others, respect for diversity and respect for the future. We can trace our origin back to 1866, when the first European condensed milk factory was opened in Cham, Switzerland, by the Anglo-Swiss Condensed Milk Company. One year later, Henri Nestlé, a trained pharmacist, launched one of the world’s first prepared infant cereals ‘Farine lactée’ in Vevey, Switzerland. Today, we employ around 273,000 people and have factories or operations in almost every country in the world. With our headquarters still based in the Swiss town of Vevey, we had sales of CHF 84.3 billion in 2020. Our portfolio covers almost every food and beverage category – offering products and services for all stages of life, every moment of the day, helping people care for themselves and their families. House rules: https://nes.tl/HouseRules

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