Quality Assurance Coordinator at Nestle

The Quality Assurance Co-ordinator will implement, establish and maintain ISO9001:2015 requirements. Audit Quality Management policies and practices in the Distribution Centre, and in the associated value chain. The successful candidate will also monitor and evaluate Market Returns and assist with root cause analysis, to ensure continuous improvement. Collaborate with Technical & Production in all quality related functions including traceability and product withdrawals.

A day in the life of QA Coordinator

• Assume full responsibility as Management Representative of Quality for the Distribution Centre and ensure effective execution of all duties as per the appointment in site document.
• Implement ISO9001:2015 principles in the Distribution Centre and all 3rd party Distribution Agents as well as draw up and implement Quality Monitoring Scheme in the Distribution Centre and all 3rd party Distribution Agents. Implement and maintain Nestlé Good Manufacturing Practice Visual Standards.
• Implement Integrated Pest Management in Distribution Centre and related Distributors, in conjunction with Service Provider.
• Design and Implement an integrated Audit Programme for all aspects of the Distribution Centres various Processes such as salvage sales, donations, redistribution and animal feed. It includes audits of distribution agents and outside storage facilities and assist with Retail Quality Audits as per GI 31.321, and Retail Sampling Audits. Perform Distributor Audits at least once per year.
• Evaluate and report on trial shipments for all products received by the DC and conduct downstream traceability exercises as per internal SOPs or WI’s. Participate in Mock Recall Exercises, and any Recalls/Withdrawals initiated by the company and provide samples requested by factories. Collaborate with T&P in the management of non-conformities and ensure the timely resolution of such non-conformities.

What will make you successful

• Qualifications: University graduate or post-graduate qualification, Chemistry/ Microbiology/ Logistics/ Transportation/Supply Chain, Quality Management.
• Minimum 3 years comprehensive work experience in Factory and/or Distribution Centre, with Quality Assurance experience.
• In depth knowledge of ISO 9001.
• Basic understanding of ISO 22000
• Must have valid driver license.
• Integrated Management system experience.
• FMCG experience required.