Quality Assurance Manager

Stellenbeschreibung Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Tate’s Bake Shop? Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It With Pride. You own the Quality, Food Safety and Compliance agenda from design to execution for Tate’s Bake Shop on Long Island, New York. You are directly responsible for leading the site’s Quality Assurance, Compliance and Sanitation teams comprised of salaried and hourly associates. How you will contribute As the Quality Assurance Manager you oversee the execution and coordination of Tate’s quality and food safety agenda, from raw material receiving through the manufacturing process and into warehousing. You will need to consistently assess and respond to issues of product quality and compliance, with the primary purpose being to ensure a consistent, high-quality product that meets Tate’s standards and delights the consumer. You are responsible for driving continuous quality improvement initiatives across the organization and must have a strong aptitude for both technical expertise and business acumen. Strong leadership including the ability to develop capability in teams is required. Job Responsibilities In conjunction with other departments, creates and monitors Quality Control systems which assure that all in-process and finished goods meet established government, Mondelez and internal specifications, as well as being manufactured in accordance to all Food Safety measures. Provides leadership and technical assistance to operations and maintenance by aggressively managing food safety and compliance systems, instilling regulatory awareness and commitment. Performs fact-based assessments/audits of Manufacturing Systems ensuring that all records, procedures, processing, packaging, and equipment are in compliance with all federal, state and other regulatory requirements. Leads all internal and external auditing activities and follow-up. Assures the plant maintains compliance to external standards. Ensures the required quality/regulatory training is maintained.   Lead the site to achieve the Quality goals and objectives and supports the development of the Quality Improvement Plan.  Evaluate trends of key Quality measures, identify root causes of deviations and implement effective corrective actions. Assists in the identification and achievement of facility Quality KPIs through appropriate corrective/preventative actions and continuous improvement initiatives. Leverages quality systems to support operations in driving down sources of waste through the use of RCA tools and Statistical Process Control. Implement effective programs to instill an error prevention and continuous improvement mindset in all colleagues (in support of Total Quality and ISO philosophies).  Ensure adequate support exists for necessary evaluation of raw materials, finished products, industrial hygiene studies and environmental sampling and testing. Provides overall direction related to HACCP systems, micro testing programs, sanitation and pest control, leveraging company functional experts for capability building. Ensures all customer feedback, including Consumer and Field Complaints, is promptly investigated.  Develops plans and controls to prevent recurrences and establish ongoing continuous improvement activities to deliver reductions in consumer complaints and ongoing process control improvements. Designs and implements a people capability and development strategy, focused on developing the teams’ technical, leadership and interpersonal skills. Provide quality support for plant projects and initiatives in the manufacturing environment.   What you will bring Quality and Food Safety Leadership, including strong regulatory experience in addition to proven experience driving Quality and Food Safety culture. Demonstrated experience and knowledge in the following: Foundational knowledge of food manufacturing operations, sanitation and maintenance; clear understanding how regulatory compliance and quality impacts each function of the business Deep knowledge of compliance with FSMA, HACCP, and ISO-22000 (FSSC) or similar program. Delivering risk-based food safety programs to drive commercial outcomes, ideally within fast moving consumer goods environment. Driving food safety strategy across the business, providing operational observations and practical input that translates into significant business benefit. Ability to engage and motivate site teams (operations, maintenance, sanitation) to execute quality initiatives and deliver strong results. Leverages excellent communication skills, augmenting to the audience from hourly associate to senior executives Engages key stakeholders in strategy alignment and implementation, collaborating to complete the agenda by working effectively to influence across functions, geographies, and with internal and external partners. Relentless curiosity and a continuous improvement mentality. Building an internal network that allows for effective communication, influencing and stakeholder engagement. More about this role Education / Certifications: Bachelor’s degree in Quality, Food Science, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field required. Certified in PCQI and HACCP Job specific requirements: Minimum 10 years of work experience. Minimum 8 years experience in field Production/Manufacturing; must be within the food or pharmaceutical industry with a strong preference for dairy or related industry. Minimum 8 years experience directly managing food/drugs quality/safety and regulatory compliance in a fast-paced environment Bilingual (Spanish/English) strongly preferred Position is full-time, in-person, and flexibility is required. Applicants must be available to work any shift, including weekends and overtime as needed. Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with known allergens such as: milk, eggs, nuts (tree nuts), wheat and soy is required Core competency in strategy development and implementation, demonstrating sustained results Experience developing teams resulting in capability growth both in technical and interpersonal skill development Demonstrated success in driving performance improvements across teams in complex environments, along with strong, proven leadership capabilities. Demonstrated ability to influence peers to drive program execution Excellent communication and change management skills that result in strong adaptation and cultural change Solution-oriented problem solving, ensuring actions are robust, executable and sustainable Experience with TPM or Il6S, including management of the quality pillar strongly preferred. Salary and Benefits: The base salary range for this position is $122,000 to $167,750; 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. Steht Umzugsbeihilfe zur Verfügung? Es ist Umzugsunterstützung für Umzüge innerhalb eines Landes verfügbar. Für Kandidaten, die freiwillig ins Ausland ziehen, wird eine minimale Unterstützung durch unsere Volunteer International Transfer Policy angeboten Geschäftsbereich Zusammenfassung Die Vereinigten Staaten sind der größte Markt in der Familie von Mondelēz International, mit einer großen Mitarbeiterzahl und hohem Volumen in der Fertigung. Hier produzieren wir die Lieblingsprodukte vieler Haushalte, um Verbraucher mit dem richtigen Snack zum richtigen Zeitpunkt und auf die richtige Art und Weise hergestellt zu versorgen. Wir haben in den gesamten USA Büros, Vertriebs-, Fertigungs- und Distributionsstandorte, um sicherzustellen, dass Verbraucher unsere Klassiker, darunter Marken wie Oreo und Chips Ahoy! Kekse, Ritz, Wheat Thins und Triscuit Cracker und Swedish Fish und Sour Patch Kids Süßwarenprodukte überall im Land in ihrer Nähe finden. Mondelēz Global LLC ist ein Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action-Arbeitgeber. Alle qualifizierten Bewerber und Bewerberinnen werden ohne Rücksicht auf ihre ethnische Herkunft, Hautfarbe, Religion, Geschlecht, sexuelle Orientierung, Geschlechtsidentität, Staatsangehörigkeit, Behinderungen, geschützten Veteranenstatus oder andere gesetzlich geschützte Merkmale berücksichtigt. Bewerber und Bewerberinnen, die für die Teilnahme am Bewerbungsprozess eine Unterkunft benötigen, können sich an Tel.: 847-943-5460 wenden, um Hilfestellung zu erhalten. Weitere Informationen zu Ihren Bundesrechten finden Sie in EEOpost.pdf; EEO ist das Gesetz - Plakatbeilage; Transparenz und Nichtdiskriminierung bei der Bezahlung; Kennen Sie Ihre Rechte: Diskriminierung am Arbeitsplatz ist illegal. Stellentyp Regulär Supply Chain Quality Assurance Product Quality, Safety and Compliance Bei Mondelēz International sehen wir es als unsere Aufgabe, Menschen mit dem richtigen Snack zum richtigen Zeitpunkt und auf die richtige Art und Weise hergestellt zu versorgen. Das bedeutet, eine breite Palette an köstlichen, qualitativ hochwertigen Snacks zu liefern, die die wichtigen Momente des Lebens bereichern, hergestellt mit nachhaltigen Zutaten und Verpackungen, bei denen sich die Verbraucher gut fühlen können. Wir haben ein reichhaltiges Portfolio mit starken Marken – sowohl global als auch lokal. Darunter befinden sich viele bekannte Marken wie Oreo, belVita und LU im Segment Kekse; Cadbury Dairy Milk, Milka und Toblerone im Segment Schokolade; Sour Patch Kids Candy und Trident Kaugummi. Wir sind stolz, weltweit bei Keksen, Schokolade und Süßwaren auf Platz 1 zu sein sowie auf Platz 2 bei Gummi- und Geleeartikeln. Unsere 80.000 exzellenten Fachkräfte und Macher sind in Betriebe in mehr als 80 Länder verteilt und verkaufen unsere Produkte in über 150 Ländern auf der ganzen Welt. Sie wollen wachsen und nur mit ihnen können wir unsere Ziele und Werte leben. Wir sind eine diverse Gemeinschaft, die etwas bewegen kann; und das schnell. Werde Teil unserer Gemeinschaft und Mach’s zu deinem Moment!

Salary : $122,000