**Manufacturing Quality Assurance** Location: Herrera del Duque Company: Nestlé España -Nestle Waters Full – Time **Main Purpose of the Position** The primary objective is to ensure that the Nestlé Quality Management System is consistently implemented across the factory and all units within its value chain. This function serves as the guardian of food safety and compliance, including the management of water resources. Additionally, it challenges all functions to drive Nestlé Continuous Excellence in the pursuit of zero defects, which is essential for maintaining consumer trust and preference. **Main Functions** + Develop and foster competencies, quality awareness, and a commitment to zero defects within the factory. + manage, and uphold the Nestlé Quality Management System in accordance with the Waters Operational Standards (WOS). + Ensure the proper functioning of the factory laboratory, prioritizing personnel safety, equipment availability, and technician training. Maintain adequate analytical capabilities for required analyses and effective monitoring of rapid methods. + Promote adherence to good hygienic practices throughout the factory and oversee the implementation and supervision of the pest management program. + Manage the internal auditing program to assess the performance of the quality system, report its effectiveness to management, and recommend actions for improvement. Participate in supplier auditing schemes as needed. + Monitor key quality parameters using statistical process control to facilitate structured root cause analysis and drive continuous improvement in the pursuit of zero defects. Lead the factory's Management Review of Quality (MRQ). + Advocate for quality awareness across the organization and assist in providing quality training for factory personnel and contractors, including initial training, quality awareness, hygiene training, and training for quality staff. + Ensure full compliance with product standards and effective management of water resources. **What will make you successful** **•** Academic Experience: University graduate or equivalent (preferred microbiology, chemistry or food science) • Operational Experience (more than 4 years): Demonstrated capability to lead a group, e.g: Group leader in a factory: Deputy QA, Quality Systems, Hygienist; or QA specialist in a PTC or R&D Centre, NRC, CO-QM • Business Experience: Management exposure across several functions Different factory an/or market positions, environments (Centre, Region, Market, Expatriation, Mission, Special Projects) Proven track record in delivering results by working with cross-functional teams • Spanish Fluent • English Fluent **Work at Nestle** We are Nestlé, the food and beverages world leader company. More than 328.000 employees committed to our mission: improve life quality and contribute to a healthier future. Our core values are based on respect: respect for ourselves, respect for others, respect for diversity and respect for our future. We are present in more than 86 countries and we have 442 factories worldwide. We firmly believe that our employees are the most important asset and we are committed to offer an international inclusive and dynamic work environment with plenty of opportunities in our different business, functions and geographies, working with diverse teams and cultures. Do you want to know more? Please visit: www.nestle.com