Quality Assurance Manager

Campbell's • Goodyear, AZ

12h • $104,000 - $149,500

About The Position

Since 1869, we've connected people through food they love. We’re proud to be stewards of amazing brands that people trust. Our portfolio includes the iconic Campbell’s brand, as well as Cape Cod, Chunky, Goldfish, Kettle Brand, Lance, Late July, Pacific Foods, Pepperidge Farm, Prego, Pace, Rao’s Homemade, Snack Factory, Snyder’s of Hanover. Swanson, and V8. Here, you will make a difference every day. You will be supported to build a rewarding career with opportunities to grow, innovate and inspire. Make history with us. Why Campbell’s… Benefits begin on day one and include medical, dental, short and long-term disability, AD&D, and life insurance (for individual, families, and domestic partners). Employees are eligible for our matching 401(k) plan and can enroll on the first day of employment with immediate vesting. Campbell’s offers unlimited sick time along with paid time off and holiday pay. If in WHQ – free access to the fitness center. Access to on-site day care (operated by Bright Horizons) and company store. Giving back to the communities where our employees work and live is very important to Campbell’s. Our “Campbell’s Cares” program matches employee donations and/or volunteer activity up to $1,500 annually. Campbell’s has a variety of Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to support employees. How you will make history here... The Quality Assurance Manager will lead and manage the Food Safety & Quality programs, as defined in the Campbells Enterprise Food Safety and Quality Policies. The incumbent will have responsibility for adhering to specific compliance, process, and consumer quality responsibilities and will manage a set of cross functional relationships within the facility to influence site leadership on alignment of Quality strategies, Quality annual objectives, and Plant project plans. The Incumbent will coordinate and deploy Quality Assurance programs across functional areas and influence plant leadership with food safety and quality best practices. Responsible for training, engagement, and career development of staff.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• 5+ years' quality plant/systems experience with demonstrated progressive experience in Quality leadership
• 2+ years food manufacturing experience
• 3+ years people management experience

Nice To Haves

• Desired certifications: PCQI, HACCP, GFSI (SQF)
• Demonstrated experience in Food Safety, Regulatory, and Quality Systems and their application within food processing
• Ability to facilitate and/or direct resolution to issues as it relates to food safety and quality
• Expert knowledge in Sanitation and GMP Practices, familiarity with Pest Control programs and techniques
• Knowledge of Quality Standards, and Quality Policies, with skills and ability to execute against requirements.
• Knowledgeable in Food Safety/Quality audit practices, and skilled in adapting to achieve business best practices.
• Capable of engaging other business units in the development and standardization of: Quality manuals, policies, procedures, and data templates, audit standards and procedures, and Quality Key Performance Indicators.
• Demonstrated knowledge with Continuous Improvement tools. (i.e. LEAN, Six Sigma, Kaizen, CAPA, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Leadership: Provide Quality leadership to the Goodyear, AZ site, including the development of the Quality plan, alignment/development of resources, and execution of priorities as defined by the Campbell's Snacks and Enterprise Food Safety and Quality Policies.
• Continuous Improvement: Drive process/continuous improvement initiatives through quality and sanitation team, site leaders, and R&D (Process/Food Quality).
• Consumer Experience: Manage and drive key initiatives supporting the 'Elevate the consumer experience' strategy, including consumer complaints, continuous improvement projects, and SPC and capability improvements.
• Team Management: Manage department and team by setting clear goals & objectives, individual development plans, and providing a balance of coaching, empowerment, direction, and mentoring.
• Quality Assurance: Lead Quality initiatives ensuring compliance with global FSQ (Food Safety and Quality) system requirements and local regulations.
• Collaboration: Work with stakeholders, business partners, operations to drive quality initiatives and support company-wide initiatives.

Benefits

• Benefits begin on day one and include medical, dental, short and long-term disability, AD&D, and life insurance (for individual, families, and domestic partners).
• Employees are eligible for our matching 401(k) plan and can enroll on the first day of employment with immediate vesting.
• Campbell’s offers unlimited sick time along with paid time off and holiday pay.
• If in WHQ – free access to the fitness center.
• Access to on-site day care (operated by Bright Horizons) and company store.
• Our “Campbell’s Cares” program matches employee donations and/or volunteer activity up to $1,500 annually.
• Campbell’s has a variety of Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to support employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager