Sr. Lead, Corporate Quality

About the Role

This role ensures that Mondelēz International consistently produces safe, high-quality products which meet or exceed customer expectations and comply with Mondelēz, federal, state, and local regulatory standards. You will direct seamless execution of source, product, and process to ensure brand protection for all 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 to ensure successful hand-off during new product launches.
• Understand drivers of consumer preference for all products and ensure Critical To Quality (CTQ) and Critical To Process (CTP) parameters are communicated and 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 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.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-motivation, enthusiasm, and quick learning.
• Ability to work individually or as a member of a team.
• Strong organization skills for managing multiple activities concurrently.
• Leadership – ability to organize and motivate associates.
• Process management and plan development/execution.
• 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 and takes action without being prompted.
• Results-oriented – maintains focus on short and long-term goals, motivated by achievement, and persists until goals are reached.

Pay

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. 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. Some benefits have eligibility requirements.