Quality Assurance Manager – Soco

21 hours ago


Waikato, New Zealand Mondelez International Full time

Job DescriptionAre You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelez International?Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking.
Make It With Pride.You manage technical and scientific professionals responsible for initiation and execution of programs.
This is a leadership role in cross-functional teams and regularly interacts with RDQ and cross-functional senior management.How you will contributeYou will lead regional and sub-regional teams to deliver on the quality strategy, providing sufficient resources and expertise to appropriate functions and locations.
You will manage, lead, coach and develop a team of quality experts to execute regional and global quality programs, ensuring compliance with Mondelez policies and procedures and adherence to external regional and local food safety/regulatory requirements in internal and external manufacturing locations and facilities.
In this role, you will develop and report quality KPIs, applying your understanding of the impact regional KPIs have on the global business.
In addition, you will facilitate communities of practice on quality related topics; represent the quality function at R&D meetings to ensure that sufficient resources and expertise are allocated to significant projects, and to ensure there are sufficient resources available so products meet design, food safety and quality policy requirements; identify quality enhancements and improvements across R&D and the supply chain; partner with technical groups such as food safety/micro and sanitation to ensure program compliance and enhancement, and; help manage special situations and early warnings with respect to plant investigations, root-cause analysis and follow-up for the SSMT, protecting Mondelez's interests and reputation.What you will bringA desire to drive your future and accelerate your career and the following experience and knowledge:Relevant experience in operations, quality and/or R&DProject management and managing multiple prioritiesUnderstanding of the commercial strategy process, product/package development process, food safety, plant commercialization, ingredient and package technology, coaching, and training in technical materialCommunication skills and leading cross-functional teamsStatistical processes and problem-solving techniquesWorking with third-party manufacturers and suppliers to ensure compliance to Mondelez International's policies and proceduresWorking with customers on quality related issuesWorking with service-vendors' technical equipment to support complianceWhat you need to know about this position:This position leads the development of Quality strategies, with input into the business unit strategies.
Key responsibilities of the position include input into policy development and leading the introduction, maintenance and continuous improvement of Quality practices across the organization.Lead execution of Quality strategies and programs to support the cross-category business unit Quality in the BU.
BU's vary in complexity, size, scope and economic differences across our five categories (Biscuit, Chocolate, Gum & Candy, Powdered Beverages and Meals).Accountable for quality programs for internal and external factories in SoCo BU, driving revenue in the BU.
Internal factory Plant Quality Managers will report indirectly to this role.
This role will ensure that our products, facilities, processes and systems meet the required Company and legislative quality standards through the Quality Supply Chain Management System and Quality Policy implementation across the organization.Champion the BU Quality Pillar / Lean Six Sigma initiatives for the function as part of the Lean Six Sigma Journey established across the company.Act as Special Situations Management Team (SSMT) Coordinator and Technical Lead for the BU in supporting the SSMT Leader (SoCo President).Leverage Center Quality resources in Food Safety, Sanitation, Audit and Supplier Quality against BU priorities.Working with the Region Quality Leader and QSARA LT, ensure a robust pipeline of talent to develop and place in Quality assignments in the region.Build and maintain relationships with external stakeholders and customers at the BU level.Responsible for BU Commercial Quality priorities (Quality practices from Plant through distribution to the Customer).Job specific requirements:Bachelor's degree required with concentration in Chemistry, Food Science, Engineering or related fieldExperience in Quality, Supply Chain and R&D (10 -15 yrs)Knowledge of quality systems and policies, HACCP, ISO9001/22000, L6S (min 5 yrs)Experience leading and working with cross-functional teams with strong people development skills (min 5 yrs)Practical experience in Food and or Beverage categories, preferably high risk products, e.g.
: Chocolate, Biscuits, cheese dairy, nuts (min 2+ yrs)Excellent proactive attitude / drive for result.Ability to lead by influence in a matrix organization.Advanced level in English and SpanishStrategic & learning agilityWork schedule: Hybrid model, requires visiting Thames's office, Villa Mercedes's plant, Pacheco' plant & external manufacturers.No Relocation support available, however for candidates voluntarily moving internationally some minimal support is offered through our Volunteer International Transfer Policy.Mondelez International is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.Job Type: RegularBusiness Unit SummaryMondelez Southern Cone represents Mondelez International operations in Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay.
We produce over 40 iconic and delicious brands with more than 400 products including Milka, Oreo, Cadbury and Tang, and local jewels like Cerealitas, Terrabusi and Clight, among others.
More than 2,600 wonderful people proudly work to make our delicious snacks at two production plants in Argentina: the Pacheco Plant in Buenos Aires Province, Villa Mercedes Plant in Villa Mercedes Province and our commercial offices located in San Isidro, Buenos Aires Province.To learn more about us, visit www.mondelezinternational.com/arJob DetailsTitle: Quality Assurance Manager – SoCoFunction: Product Quality, Safety and ComplianceDate: 12/24/2024Job ID: R-128155Work Schedule: Full timeJob Type: RegularLocation: Thames, Argentina
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