Quality Supervisor - Food Safety

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

We're proud to introduce our state-of-the-art factory, located just 30 miles east of Cincinnati. From the ground up, our world-class facility in Williamsburg Township produces a diverse range of beloved and trusted pet care brands. Our passionate team thrives in an environment that prioritizes safety, cares for the environment, embraces cutting-edge manufacturing technology, and fosters a culture of continuous learning. Join us as we help shape the future of Nestlé Purina and write the next chapter of our history.  

 

As a Quality Supervisor, you will be responsible for development, management, compliance, on-going sustainability and continuous improvement for the factory’s food safety programs to assure all products are manufactured, packaged, stored and shipped under safe and wholesome conditions.

The first 2-3 months of this role is project related with the goal of planning and developing the department as we approach operational startup. This position will require travel up to 50% for the first 2-3 months and will gradually reduce from there. The travel will include training and onboarding at other Nestle Purina operating facilities and will assist with the startup of our Eden, NC plant. 

 

• Implements and manages Integrated Pest Management within the facility.
• Manages, improves, and trains associates on factory Food Safety Programs including but not limited to: HACCP Plan, GMP, Master Sanitation, Foreign Body Program, Chemical Control, Bio-Security and Pathogen Monitoring Program.
• Acts as a people leader for Food Safety Associates and provides training and coaching on Food Safety to all Factory Associates.
• Coordinates root cause investigations and corrective action for food safety topics.
• Leads the Factory Food Safety Team in accordance with FDA, regulatory, and Company guidelines and is the primary contact for internal and external audit teams on Food Safety topics.
• Maintains effective communication with production, engineering and maintenance to ensure compliance with all Quality and Food Safety requirements.
• Manages Contracted Custodial, Waste Removal and Grounds Maintenance Services for facility for all factory food safety programs.

 

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 2+ years' Pest Management, Food Safety, HACCP, Laboratory, Hygiene and Sanitation or Auditing experience within a food manufacturing, industrial, military, or related environment
• 2+ years supervisory experience

• Must obtain Ohio Certified Pest Management Professional License within 3 months if not already certified.
• Must be willing to travel up to 50% for the first 2-3 months

 

Other:

• PCQI (Preventive Controls Qualified Individual) Certification preferred
• HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) Certification preferred
• Food Safety Plan knowledge preferred

 

Don’t meet all the qualifications listed under “other”? These are preferred, but not required. When you apply for a role with Nestlé Purina, we ensure that individual confidentiality is held to the highest regard. We are intentional about creating an inclusive workplace for everyone. We consider our associates our most valuable assets. Please apply for full consideration.

 

The approximate pay range for this position is $67,000 to $97,000. 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.

 

Nestle 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