Nestlé Purina PetCare - Food Safety Specialist Portogruaro Plant (VE)

At Purina we are committed to create richer lives for pets and the people who love them, providing high quality nutrition for cats and dogs and doing more of what matters for pets, people and planet.

Position Snapshot

• Nestlé Purina Italy, Portogruaro Plant (VE)


• Permanent and full-time role


• Nestlé welcomes people with disabilities


• University Degree in Microbiology, Food Science, Life Sciences or a related field


• 2–3 years of experience in Food Safety or Quality within a manufacturing/operations environment, preferably in Food, Pharma or FMCG industries


• Strong Food Safety expertise and microbiological background, combined with a flexible, project-oriented mindset and the ability to work cross-functionally with different stakeholders.


• Fluency in both Italian and English is mandatory

Compensation Package: CCNL Industria Alimentare, Impiegato, 3° livello, Gross Annual Base Salary: €42.000,00.

Position Summary 
As a Food Safety Specialist, you will join the start-up project team at our Portogruaro Plant, providing Food Safety expertise and support throughout the development of the project.

You will collaborate with the project team, Engineering, Factory Quality and other internal and external stakeholders, providing a Food Safety perspective across the different phases of the project, including hygienic design, microbiological validation and product and process validation.

The role will provide broad exposure to the manufacturing process, from raw material reception through to packaging, while contributing to the implementation and execution of Food Safety operational standards and strategies.

A Day in the life of a Food Safety Specialist:

• Ensure the implementation and execution of operational standards and strategies across specific Food Safety areas, including sensory, food contact materials, non-food items, chemical contaminants, hygiene, pest control, microbiology, foreign body and allergen management.


• Provide operational technical support across different business and manufacturing processes in the relevant Food Safety areas.


• Contribute to design and continuous improvement activities across different business and manufacturing processes.


• Collaborate with Engineering on hygienic design topics, bringing a Food Safety and Quality perspective to the project.


• Contribute to microbiological validation activities.


• Support product and process validation activities in collaboration with Factory Quality and relevant stakeholders.


• Support the collection of information and documentation required for validation activities.


• Contribute to ensuring Food Safety requirements are considered throughout the development of the start-up project.


• Collaborate with internal project stakeholders, Factory Quality and central Quality teams.

What will make you successful?

• Good understanding of Food Safety compliance, certification and regulatory requirements


• Project-oriented mindset and ability to work across different projects and activities


• Ability to collaborate effectively with different stakeholders in a cross-functional environment

What we offer? 
At Nestlé we believe that success is driven by people. That’s why we offer a well-rounded benefits package designed to support well-being, growth, and quality of life:

• Work-life balance – flexible working arrangements and hybrid options


• Continuous learning – access to training, certifications, and development programs


• Health & well-being – private health insurance and wellness initiatives


• Corporate welfare – flexible benefits platform


• Career growth – internal mobility and development opportunities


• Inclusive culture – collaborative and people-first environment. 

What does it mean working at Purina? 
At Purina, we’ve worked hard to create a high-performing and caring environment where everyone belongs, and where everyone can push themselves. 
When you join our mission to create richer lives for pets, the people who love them and the planet we share, you’ll find lots of opportunities to develop your skills, knowledge and expertise, both at Purina and across the wider Nestlé community. 
You’ll become part of a passionate and successful international team who, as industry pioneers and leaders in their field, are continually striving for better. Who feel safe and supported to challenge, to experiment, to drive change and to be their true selves at work. 
We’re committed to ensuring the whole team can experience the power of Purina, pushing their limits and realising their full potential. 

That’s the Power of Purina. 
Join us at Purina and you’ll lead the digital revolution in pet care with us. 
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 Are you ready to discover what’s possible?