Job DescriptionThis role is to ensure that Mondelez is consistently producing safe, high-quality products which meets/exceeds customer expectations that meet Mondelez, federal, state, and local regulatory compliance standards. This role will direct seamless execution of source, product, and process to ensure brand protection for all North America Venture Brands
How you will contributeYou will be responsible for working to execute quality, food safety, and regulatory programs within Mondelez and across their manufacturing, packing, and warehousing partners.
What you will bringA desire to drive your future and accelerate your career and the following experience and knowledge:
- An accountable, honest, hardworking work ethic
- Flexibility and adaptability to meet customer/business requirements
- Meticulous attention to detail and an ability to follow verbal and written instructions
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Self-motivation, enthusiastic and quick to learn
- Working well individually or as a member of a team
- Organization skills that allow for working on multiple activities concurrently
More about this roleQuality Strategy Implementation - Responsible for managing day to day Quality strategy execution in partnership with NA Ventures Manufacturers and Repackers
- Communicate and manage North America Ventures Manufacturing Quality scorecards and achievement of goals
- Implement Quality initiatives at North America Ventures Manufacturing locations
- Partner with Supply Chain lead to ensure seamless communication
- Partner with Corporate Quality commercialization lead and R&D to ensure successful hand-off during new product launches
- Understand drivers of consumer preference for all products and ensure the Critical To Quality (CTQ) and Critical To Process (CTP) parameters are communicated and managed according to our Manufacturing Standards process.
- Consumer Inspired Quality
- Ensures products are manufactured according to our specifications to meet food safety, quality, and regulatory requirements
- Facilitate IL6S and the Manufacturing Standards journey at North America Venture Manufacturing Locations
- Support execution of Consumer Inspired Quality at North America Venture Manufacturing and Repacking locations, including CTPs and CTQs
What you need to know about this position:Manage and verify Quality Control Management Systems (QCMS). Audit manufacturing control plans for new products and processes.
Drive continuous improvement in the areas of Quality Assurance and Food Safety
by setting goals and identifying key performance indicators in this area of the
business
Ensures adherence to appropriate regulations and Company standards for quality.
What extra ingredients you will bring:- Leadership - organizes and motivates associates.
- Organized - Excellent at process management, and in developing and executing a plan
- Teamwork - Demonstrated ability to lead and work effectively with cross-functional teams
- Quality focused - Understands quality requirements, and is able to make decisions to ensure the safety of the consumer
- Growth - Maintain a growth mindset by asking questions to better understand trainings, procedures, policies, projects, etc
- Communicates - Exceptional communication skills and the ability to work with management
- Self-motivated - Able to work independently with limited supervision. Proactive and takes action without being prompted.
- Results Orientation - maintains appropriate focus on short and long-term goals. Motivated by achievement, and persists until goals are reached, conveying a sense of urgency.
Education / Certifications:- B.S. degree in Food Science, Engineering, Microbiology, Chemistry, or other related Sciences
- Minimum 3+ years related experience (Quality, Supply Chain, Food Safety &/or R&D)
Job specific requirements:- Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize work
- Previous roles partnering with external partners
- Experience working in a food manufacturing environment.
- Fundamental understanding of Sanitation, Hygienic Design, Pest Control, Quality, HACCP, and Food Safety principles.
- Highly proficient computer (MS Office) and Communication skills (Verbal and Written) are required
- Must be able to read, write, and communicate in English.
Travel requirements:Approximately 30%- 40% travel may be required for key project needs
Salary and Benefits:The base salary range for this position is $109,000 to $149,875; the exact salary depends on several factors such as experience, skills, education and location. In 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.In addition, Mondelez International offers the following benefits: health insurance, wellness and family support programs, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plans, paid leave programs, education related programs, paid holidays and vacation time. Some of these benefits have eligibility requirements. Many of these benefits are subsidized or fully paid for by the company.
No Relocation support available
Business Unit SummaryThe United States is the largest market in the Mondelēz International family with a significant employee and manufacturing footprint. Here, weproduce 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 brands-including 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.
Job TypeRegular
Corporate Quality Assurance
Product Quality, Safety and Compliance
