Quality Improvement & Performance Manager

Position Snapshot

Location: Rhodes, Sydney
Duration: Full time, permanent
5+ years’ experience in a similar role

Position Summary

Joining Nestlé means you are joining the largest Food and Beverage Company in the world. At our very core, we are a human environment – passionate people driven by the purpose of enhancing the quality of life and contributing to a healthier future.

We are seeking a Quality Improvement & Performance Manager to join the Quality Management team based in Nestlé Headquarters in Rhodes, Sydney. This role acts as market guardian for application of Nestlé Continuous Excellence in the pursuit of zero defect as the essential base for maintaining consumer and customer trust and preference.

A day in the life…

Reporting to the Manager, Quality Management Oceania and building competencies across the value chain to support improvements, other key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Be the Quality SME on the journey to zero defects, zero waste.
• Eliminate Critical defects in our products and processes across the value chain.
• Be the category Quality expert for NPP and CPW factory operations in the market to drive compliance and quality improvements.
• Focus to grow Nestle quality mindset to promote quality awareness across all functions.
• Utilise Process Capability tools and digital solutions, Eg: DMO MMS to support the Quality Monitoring Scheme.
• Manage the Quality Review process (MRQ and BRQ) to support the consumer and customer value proposition.

What will make you successful

• Possess Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills are essential for success in this position. Join our team and contribute to the continuous improvement.
• University graduate or equivalent (preferred microbiology, chemistry or food science related studies).
• 5+ years’ experience in Quality functional and leadership roles e.g. Factory QA Manager, food safety coordinator, production line manager
• Experience in Line management with demonstrated capability to lead a group, e.g.: Q-Pillar Leader in a factory, or FI Pillar leader in a factory.
• Proven track record in delivering results by working with cross-functional teams.
• Clear and effective communication and presentation skills are essential.
• Experience in stakeholder management and interpersonal skills.
• The right person must be proactive, thorough, and detailed, with a high level of relationship building.
• You are a problem solver, proactive and strong in implementing sustainable solutions to address business needs and/or issues.

Applicants will be required to undergo pre-employment checks, including but not limited to health checks, prior to appointment to this role.

Applicants must have full Australian working rights

Benefits

You will have the chance to work with an outstanding and highly engaged team, build and grow your career with an inclusive, global FMCG leader.

In addition, we offer:

Our Story

• Nestlé enjoys a reputation as one of the world’s largest FMCG companies and a leader in nutrition, health and wellness. Our inclusive and high-performance culture is a testament to the great training, development, rewards and recognition we extend to every member of our 5000-strong Oceania workforce.
• Nestlé Oceania supports a culture of diversity and inclusion in all that we do. Take a look at Careers at Nestlé Australia | Nestlé Australia (nestle.com.au) to see some of the ways we live and practice this every day in our workplace.
• For more information please visit our website Nestlé Australia Home | Nestlé Australia (nestle.com.au) or Our LinkedIn page http://www.linkedin.com/company/nestle-s-a-

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