Sr. Manager Quality Assurance

Job Description

Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International

Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It With Pride.

Summary:

The Senior Manager of Quality Assurance oversees the execution and coordination of all quality systems for raw material receiving in plant operations and overall supply-chain. This role is directly responsible for managing the Quality Assurance and Sanitation teams. The individual will constantly assess and respond to issues of product quality with the primary purpose of assuring consistent and compliant delivery of product meeting Company standard. The position is responsible for driving continuous quality improvement initiatives across the organization. A strong balance between technical expertise and business acumen is required including the ability to teach and coach staff.

What can you expect on the job -

QUALITY & FOOD SAFETY:

• Demonstrates knowledge of the implementation of food safety principles and sanitation program requirements to control mitigate and alleviate risks

• Leads the review of QP considering new technology process or emerging hazards sharing best practices

• Leads a special situation related to any food safety quality and regulatory challenge.

• Leads traceability and recall exercises for food safety quality or regulatory events.

QUALITY PROGRAMS:

• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of Quality Policy expectations to deliver base quality programs and drive continuous improvement.

• Applies QP at internal and external manufacturers identifies gaps and corrective actions to ensure compliance.

• Leads application of CIQ in the Plant.

• Develops consumer-relevant specifications.

• Applies process control principles to work.

• Supports the Plant to implement the corporate standards where applicable.

• Deep knowledge and proven success in applying root cause analysis problem solving tools and CAPA tracking.

REGULATORY COMPLIANCE:

• Demonstrates knowledge of global and local relevant regulations policies religious and registration requirements for ingredient formula claims labels packaging including product artwork and registration compliance

• Able to interpret the fundamental relevant regulations religious requirements and policies and guidelines applicable to product.

• Provides input and guidance to create new non-regulated product claims.

• Provides technical input and recommend solutions using risk assessment process to confirm product compliance.

• Analyzes summarizes and formulates regulatory positions for new innovations and markets and creates specifications.

• Participate in external association/government meetings building network and contributing to regulatory technical matters.

INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL CONTACTS:

This position will interact with the management team as well as employees and outside suppliers customers auditors and corporate contacts. The position is responsible to lead SQF audit and any other QA and FS related audits including customer audits and FDA audits.

What will make you successful in the role

• Bachelors degree in food science or related field.

• 5 years relevant quality experience

• 2 years leading teams

• 2 years experience with GFSI Quality Systems such as SQF BRC FSSC 22000 or IS 9000 (preferable)

• 3 years experience in Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) Good Laboratory Practices (GLPs) Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point Systems (HACCP) ISO Regulatory Guidelines Sensory and/or Microbiology.

• FDQI certification (Food Defense Qualified Individual) is required and Food Defense awareness training at FDA website should be done.

What should you bring

• Demonstrates knowledge and application of the scientific method experimental design statistical analysis problem solving Risk Management data modelling and simulation tools.

• Safety focus: Adheres to all workplace and trade safety laws regulations standards and practices.

• Demonstrates skills and behaviors to collaborate and inspire trust with internal and external stakeholders.

• Diligently attends to details and pursues quality in accomplishing tasks.

• Builds and maintain customer satisfaction with the products and services offered by the organization.

• Makes timely and informed decisions that consider facts goals constraints and risks.

• Influences others to be excited and committed to furthering the organizations objectives. Leads by example.

• Must be able to work a flexible schedule when necessary in East Moriches Shirley and Southampton.

Other:

• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with known allergens such as milk eggs nuts (tree nuts) wheat soy.

Location: East Moriches NY

Type: Onsite (Monday - Friday)

Sign-on bonus will be provided to the right candidate if necessary.

Salary and Benefits:

The base salary range for this position is $122000 to $167750; the exact salary depends on several factors such as experience skills education and addition to base salary this position is eligible for participation in a highly competitive bonus program with possibility for overachievement based on performance and company results.

Salary and Benefits:

Business Unit Summary

The United States is the largest market in the Mondelēz International family with a significant employee and manufacturing footprint. Here we produce our well-loved household favorites to provide our consumers with the right snack at the right moment made the right way. We have corporate offices sales manufacturing and distribution locations throughout the U.S. to ensure our iconic brandsincluding Oreo and Chips Ahoy! cookies Ritz Wheat Thins and Triscuit crackers and Swedish Fish and Sour Patch Kids confectionery products are close at hand for our consumers across the country.

Mondelēz Global LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Persons with Disabilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability protected Veteran status sexual orientation gender identity gender expression genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact for assistance.

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