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. **POSITION SUMMARY** As Associate Quality Manager, you're joining our factory team at a management level and will be immersed in a highly technical, high-quality production environment. You’ll play a key role in achieving our standards of continuous excellence, which means you’ll help maintain quality and safety programs, validate regulations, and provide support for various projects. Join us and experience a unique breadth of work within your functional area, focusing on becoming a domain expert at the factory you are assigned. + Promote and support employee safety through leadership by example, including Behavior Based Safety program. + Implement, support, maintain, audit, and optimize Nestlé Quality Management System (QMS), Food Safety Management System (FSMS), Food Safety and Quality Programs, Pre-Requisite Programs, Internal Control Program, and all Compliance & Regulatory Programs. + Lead continuous improvement in quality initiatives, audits, training, consumer analysis, compliance, and corrective actions. + Verify that all materials and finished goods meet food safety and quality standards prior to use and shipment, maintain a robust traceability program, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve quality issues efficiently. + Provide support to QA Team Leaders in the supervision of QA Lab staff and assist with department training, coaching, performance reviews, and corrective actions. + Ensure QA laboratories operate correctly and comply with Biosafety and Biosecurity guidelines from the BSO or corporate Biosafety Officer. + Work closely with multiple groups in corporate headquarters to implement new programs, new products, and review factory quality program. **Requirements** + Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Microbiology, Life Sciences, or related scientific discipline + 3+ years of experience in a quality assurance or production role in a food/beverage manufacturing, industrial, military, or related environment + 1+ years of supervisory experience + HAACP, Food Safety, Auditing, Laboratory, and Pest Management experience preferred + Must be open to relocation to one or more of our 20+ production facilities across the U.S. 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) It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace. To our veterans and separated service members, you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestlé. The skills you've gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. Nestlé seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you’ll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestlé home. The Nestlé Companies are equal employment opportunity employers. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at accommodations@nestle.com or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: 1-800-321-6467. This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship. Review our applicant privacy notice before applying at https://www.nestlejobs.com/privacy . Job Requisition: 363773