Group Manager
Core
Guardian of food safety and compliance for Nestlé R&D, ensuring zero defects and consumer trust in new product/process development.
Role type
Senior IC Group Manager (Food Safety & Quality Management)
Builds
Food safety strategies, standards, and compliance systems for R&D and new product development
Domain
Food & Beverage / Food Safety & Quality Management
Required skills
Food safety expertise, HACCP/pFSA implementation, risk assessment, audit management, crisis/incident management, root cause analysis, continuous improvement, training & coaching, cross-functional leadership
Preferred skills
Microbiology, chemistry, or food science background, line management experience, factory management experience, expatriation experience
Technologies
NesChange, CAIA tracking systems, AI-based tools for data analysis
Responsibilities
Ensure food safety and compliance to external requirements; Drive waste and food loss reduction initiatives; Support Idea to Launch projects and pilot plant trials; Develop and deliver quality & food safety training; Lead crisis management for product-related incidents; Develop and implement R&D quality strategy with KPIs
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with line management experience