Job Description

Position Snapshot

Location: Henniez, Switzerland

Company: Nestle Waters Switzerland

Act. Rate: 80-100%

Position Summary

As Quality Manager, you will play a key role in safeguarding product safety, meeting quality requirements, and ensuring full regulatory compliance throughout production, storage, and distribution. You will drive "first-time-right" execution, timely product release, and adherence to quality cost targets. In this role, you will guarantee the proper application of Nestle Waters and Granini quality standards (joint venture with Eckes-Granini), while coordinating market activities with the Cluster Europe & AOA.

A day in the life of a Quality Manager

Performance Management

Define and align the Quality strategy for manufacturing operations. Coordinate all quality-related activities across factory functions. Foster a culture of quality awareness and continuous improvement. Oversee all tests, checks, and examinations to monitor production processes. Lead the analysis of consumer complaints and ensure timely corrective actions. Develop and track the Quality and Project Development Roadmap. Ensure the effectiveness of the Quality Management System and lead audits. Coordinate market activities with Cluster Europe & AOA and the Eckes-Granini joint venture.

Management

Lead and supervise the QA, APG, and Laboratory departments. Train, develop, and manage resources within the APG and Quality teams. Drive employee evaluations, succession planning, and competency development.

Safety, Health & Environment

Ensure team safety and manage environmental impacts of departmental processes.

What will make you successful

University graduate or equivalent (preference in chemistry, biology or food science) 7+ years of experience in quality functions in food, beverages or dairy industries Solid experience in Management of team members Sound knowledge in food safety, food analysis, microbiology and chemistry Good knowledge of manufacturing processes of relevant raw and packaging materials Proven track-record in delivering results by working with cross-functionals teams and projects Good project Management with very good stakeholders management skills Proven ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion Capacity to manage crisis Leadership qualities In depth knowledge of SAP * English and French fluent, German would be an asset