Senior Lead, Corporate Quality

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in New Jersey, +3 more states.

📋 Description

• Guarantee that Mondelēz consistently delivers safe, high-quality products that meet or exceed customer expectations as well as federal, state, and local regulatory standards.

• Oversee the smooth implementation of source, product, and process quality for brand protection across North America Venture Brands.

• Execute quality, food safety, and regulatory initiatives within Mondelēz and among manufacturing, packing, and warehousing partners.

• Manage the daily execution of Quality strategy with North America Ventures manufacturers and repackers.

• Communicate and oversee the North America Ventures Manufacturing Quality scorecards and the attainment of goals.

• Implement Quality initiatives at manufacturing sites within North America Ventures.

• Collaborate with Supply Chain, Corporate Quality commercialization, and R&D teams for effective communication and successful new product introductions.

• Communicate and manage Critical To Quality and Critical To Process parameters in line with Manufacturing Standards.

• Ensure products are produced according to specifications for food safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.

• Facilitate IL6S and the Manufacturing Standards journey at manufacturing locations within North America Ventures.

• Support the execution of Consumer Inspired Quality at manufacturing and repacking sites.

• Oversee and verify Quality Control Management Systems.

• Audit manufacturing control plans for new products and processes.

• Drive continuous improvement in Quality Assurance and Food Safety by establishing goals and identifying key performance indicators.

• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and company quality standards.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Engineering, Microbiology, Chemistry, or other related fields.

• At least 3 years of relevant experience in Quality, Supply Chain, Food Safety, and/or R&D.

• Capability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.

• Previous experience collaborating with external partners.

• Experience in a food manufacturing setting.

• Fundamental knowledge of Sanitation, Hygienic Design, Pest Control, Quality, HACCP, and Food Safety principles.

• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in MS Office.

• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.

• Must be able to read, write, and communicate in English.

• Ability to organize, inspire, and lead team members.

• Exceptional skills in process management and plan development/execution.

• Capability to lead and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

• Ability to make decisions that ensure consumer safety.

• A growth mindset with a willingness to ask questions to understand training, procedures, policies, and projects.

• Ability to work with management and communicate exceptionally well.

• Capability to work independently with minimal supervision.

• Proactive, results-driven, and persistent in achieving goals.

• Willingness to travel approximately 30%-40% for key project requirements.

🏝️ Benefits

• Highly competitive bonus program with potential for overachievement based on individual performance and company results.

• Comprehensive health insurance.

• Wellness and family support initiatives.

• Life and disability insurance.

• Retirement savings plans.

• Paid leave programs.

• Education-related offerings.

• Paid holidays and vacation time.

• Numerous benefits are subsidized or fully covered by the company.