Sr. Lead, Corporate Quality

Join our mission to lead the future of snacking at Mondelēz International. This role ensures Mondelēz consistently produces safe, high-quality products that meet or exceed customer expectations and comply with all regulatory standards, protecting our North America Venture Brands.

Responsibilities

• Execute quality, food safety, and regulatory programs within Mondelēz and across manufacturing, packing, and warehousing partners.
• Manage day-to-day Quality strategy execution in partnership with North America 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.
• Collaborate with Corporate Quality commercialization lead and R&D for successful hand-off during new product launches.
• Understand drivers of consumer preference and ensure Critical To Quality (CTQ) and Critical To Process (CTP) parameters are managed according to Manufacturing Standards.
• Ensure products are manufactured according to 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.
• Manage and verify Quality Control Management Systems (QCMS).
• Audit manufacturing control plans for new products and processes.
• Drive continuous improvement in Quality Assurance and Food Safety by setting goals and identifying key performance indicators.
• Ensure adherence to appropriate regulations and Company standards for quality.

Requirements

• B.S. degree in Food Science, Engineering, Microbiology, Chemistry, or other related Sciences.
• Minimum 3+ years related experience in Quality, Supply Chain, Food Safety, and/or R&D.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize work.
• Experience 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).
• Must be able to read, write, and communicate in English.
• Approximately 30%-40% travel may be required for key project needs.

Skills

• Accountable, honest, and hardworking work ethic.
• Flexibility and adaptability to meet customer/business requirements.
• Meticulous attention to detail and ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-motivated, enthusiastic, and quick to learn.
• Ability to work well individually or as a member of a team.
• Organization skills for managing multiple activities concurrently.
• Leadership – organizes and motivates associates.
• Teamwork – demonstrated ability to lead and work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Quality focused – understands quality requirements and makes decisions to ensure consumer safety.
• Growth mindset – asks questions to better understand trainings, procedures, policies, and projects.
• Exceptional communication skills and ability to work with management.
• Self-motivated – able to work independently with limited supervision; proactive.
• Results-oriented – maintains focus on short and long-term goals, motivated by achievement.

Pay

The base salary range for this position is $109,000 to $149,875, depending on experience, skills, education, and location. This position is also eligible for participation in a highly competitive bonus program with the possibility for overachievement based on performance and company results.

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.

Many of these benefits are subsidized or fully paid for by the company, with some having eligibility requirements.