Sr. Lead, Corporate Quality

Join our mission to lead the future of snacking at Mondelēz International, ensuring safe, high-quality products that meet or exceed customer expectations and regulatory compliance standards. This role directs seamless execution of source, product, and process to protect North America Venture Brands.

About the role

You will execute quality, food safety, and regulatory programs within Mondelēz and across manufacturing, packing, and warehousing partners. This position involves managing day-to-day Quality strategy execution, implementing initiatives at manufacturing locations, and ensuring products meet specifications for food safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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, Corporate Quality, and R&D to ensure seamless communication and successful hand-offs 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.
• Facilitate IL6S and the Manufacturing Standards journey at North America Venture Manufacturing locations.
• Support execution of Consumer Inspired Quality, including CTPs and CTQs, at manufacturing and repacking locations.

Requirements

• B.S. degree in Food Science, Engineering, Microbiology, Chemistry, or other related Sciences.
• Minimum 3+ years of 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 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.
• 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 eligibility requirements.