Quality Specialist

**Position Snapshot**

Location: Blayney, NSW
Duration: 13 months, fixed term contract
1+ years' experience in a similar role

**Position Summary**

At Purina, it's no secret that pets are our passion. It drives everything we do. In fact, our commitment to dogs, cats and their owners has made us a world leader in pet care and we're proud of that. If you share our passion and are looking for a new opportunity and this role is what you're looking for then we want to hear from you.

An excellent opportunity for a Quality Specialist Materials to join our Blayney Factory and gain cross-functional development and experience in QA to support future growth and career opportunities.

**A day in the life**

Reporting to the Lab & Compliance Manager, key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

- Plan & conduct Nestle vendor audits
- Prepare audit reports, raise nonconformities, take approve/disapprove decision, follow-up & closure of non-conformities
- Raising of Quality notifications (QP) to defective raw materials & follow-up corrective actions until closure of the QP
- Contaminant monitoring of new raw materials/new samples
- SAP work related to raw material & vendor set-up & maintenance
- Lead vendor improvement projects ex: foreign body reduction projects

**What will make you successful**
- Joining a collaborative team of specialists, you will be a strong team player with a drive to deliver quality outcomes.
- Previous experience in conducting vendor audits
- preferred
- Lead Auditor or internal auditor training
- Strong computer skills with primary focus on Excel, Word, Outlook and SAP.
- Be able to liaise with vendors & internal stake holders
- Attention to detail and strong communication skills
- Willingness to travel. This role requires travelling to vendor sites within Australia & infrequently to New Zealand.

**Applicants must have full Australian working rights**

Applicants will be required to undergo pre-employment checks prior to appointment to this role.

**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:

- Varied career experiences and personalised development support
- Diversity and Inclusion initiatives and program
- Discounted Nestlé products
- Competitive remuneration package
- Employee Assistance Program

**Our Story**
- At Purina, it's no secret that pets are our passion. Our vision is to be the world's most trusted company in enriching the lives of pets and the people who love them. We're dedicated to improving the health and lifestyle of cats and dogs through quality nutrition and care. Put simply, we believe a healthy pet makes for a happier home and our commitment to dogs, cats and their owners has made us a world leader in pet care.
- You can realise your full potential at Nestlé Purina, working among the leading teams in nutrition, health and wellness. As part of a global network, you can use your skills to influence others and make a positive impact where you own a piece of the action.
- You will work in a supportive environment where your ideas and points of view will be championed by a collaborative team. Together, we will drive the strength of our brands, the quality of our products, and the future of our business.
- You can make a difference to millions of lives, every single day. As a large, global company that's driven by purpose, you and your team can add your piece of legacy of creating a better, healthier future.
- Be a force for good. You feel this is you as well, we look to hear from you