(USA) Senior Manager, Food Safety and Quality Assurance - Manufacturing

Walmart•Olathe, KS

1d•$116,000 - $174,000•Onsite

About The Position

Ensures the plant meets quality and federal state and local food safety standards by collaborating with cross-functional teams to conduct an indepth review of the production process Leads the routine testing and analysis of incoming and outgoing products Leads investigations including root cause analysis into incidents quality issues and complaints Partners across the plant and organization to ensure quality and food standards are incorporated in training and processes Partners with plant sanitation leadership to monitor validate and trend performance and processes Leads and monitors Food Safety and Quality programs and systems for the dairy in support of delivering food safe quality products by developing implementing and maintaining quality and food safety standards policies controls and guidelines for the plant to be compliance with requirements of federal state and local regulatory agencies for example USDA compliant Evaluates data from government-mandated thirdparty testing laboratories and regulatory inspections to identify areas of focus Partners with the appropriate facility associates to gather information resolve issues and reduce occurrence of food safety and quality risks Communicates trends and data regarding quality and food safety issues Serves as a subjectmatter expert for quality and food safety Collaborates with stakeholders for example regulatory agencies plant leadership to reduce food safety and health risks and enhance compliance and product quality Leads the development and implementation of strategic plans by developing new enhanced processes and procedures to manage risks Reviews analyses of new regulations Researches regulatory guidance and industry trends relevant to plant operations Supports plans to ensure compliance Monitors new metrics trend reports and tracking tools Creates new training tools Collaborates with stakeholders regarding new and enhanced processes Sponsors new risk management approaches for enhanced compliance Drives food safety enhancements by reviewing food and health safety audits and regulatory inspection reports Leads the development of processes standards and policies to ensure the organization meets all regulatory and Walmart corporate expectations Reviews compliance action plans Reviews and interprets food safety test results Oversees the development of metrics reports and tracking tools Drives the execution of multiple business plans and projects by identifying customer and operational needs developing and communicating business plans and priorities removing barriers and obstacles that impact performance providing resources identifying performance standards measuring progress and adjusting performance accordingly developing contingency plans and demonstrating adaptability and supporting continuous learning Provides supervision and development opportunities for associates by selecting and training mentoring assigning duties building a teambased work environment establishing performance expectations and conducting regular performance evaluations providing recognition and rewards coaching for success and improvement and promoting a belonging mindset in the workplace Promotes and supports company policies procedures mission values and standards of ethics and integrity by training and providing direction to others in their use and application ensuring compliance with them and utilizing and supporting the Open Door Policy Ensures business needs are being met by evaluating the ongoing effectiveness of current plans programs and initiatives consulting with business partners managers coworkers or other key stakeholders soliciting evaluating and applying suggestions for improving efficiency and cost effectiveness and participating in and supporting community outreach events Respect the Individual: Builds highperforming teams embraces differences in people cultures ideas and experiences creates a workplace where associates feel seen supported and connected through a culture of belonging creates opportunities for all associates to thrive and performx000B Respect the Individual: Works collaboratively builds strong and trusting relationships communicates with impact energy and positivity to motivate and influencex000B Respect the Individual: Attracts and retains the best talent empowers and develops talent and recognizes others contributions and accomplishments Act with Integrity: Maintains and promotes the highest standards of integrity ethics and compliance models the Walmart values to support and foster our culture holds oneself and others accountable supports Walmarts goal of becoming a regenerative company by making a positive impact for associates customers members and the world around useg creating a sense of belonging eliminating waste participating in local giving Act with Integrity: Acts in a selfless manner and is consistently humble selfaware honest fair and transparent Serve Our Customers and Members Delivers results while putting the customer first considers and adapts to how where and when customers shop and applies the EDLP and EDLC business models to all plans Serve Our Customers and Members Makes decisions based on data insights and analysis balances short and longterm priorities and considers our customers fellow associates shareholders suppliers business partners and communities when making plans Strive for Excellence: Displays curiosity and a desire to learn takes calculated risks demonstrates courage and resilience and encourages learning from mistakes Strive for Excellence: Drives continuous improvements adopts and encourages the use of new technologies and skills and supports others through change

Requirements

Option 1: Bachelor’s degree in food science or related area (with a minimum of 8 credit hours each in microbiology and chemistry and 5 years' experience in food or dairy quality assurance .
Option 2: 10 years' experience in food or dairy processing quality assurance.
1 year's supervisory experience, preferably in a manufacturing lab environment.
2 years' Safe Quality Food (SQF) process experience or 2 years Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) process experience.
1 year's experience utilizing Microsoft Office (for example, Excel, Word, PowerPoint), as well as SPC Programs and SAP.

Nice To Haves

Additional training and/or certifications (for example, Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP), United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), Statistical Process Control (SPC)).
Manufacturing (for example, food processing, dairy processing), including laboratory and/or sanitation responsibilities.
Master's degree in Food Science, Biology, or related area.

Responsibilities

Ensures the plant meets quality and federal state and local food safety standards by collaborating with cross-functional teams to conduct an indepth review of the production process
Leads the routine testing and analysis of incoming and outgoing products
Leads investigations including root cause analysis into incidents quality issues and complaints
Partners across the plant and organization to ensure quality and food standards are incorporated in training and processes
Partners with plant sanitation leadership to monitor validate and trend performance and processes
Leads and monitors Food Safety and Quality programs and systems for the dairy in support of delivering food safe quality products by developing implementing and maintaining quality and food safety standards policies controls and guidelines for the plant to be compliance with requirements of federal state and local regulatory agencies for example USDA compliant
Evaluates data from government-mandated thirdparty testing laboratories and regulatory inspections to identify areas of focus
Partners with the appropriate facility associates to gather information resolve issues and reduce occurrence of food safety and quality risks
Communicates trends and data regarding quality and food safety issues
Serves as a subjectmatter expert for quality and food safety
Collaborates with stakeholders for example regulatory agencies plant leadership to reduce food safety and health risks and enhance compliance and product quality
Leads the development and implementation of strategic plans by developing new enhanced processes and procedures to manage risks
Reviews analyses of new regulations
Researches regulatory guidance and industry trends relevant to plant operations
Supports plans to ensure compliance
Monitors new metrics trend reports and tracking tools
Creates new training tools
Collaborates with stakeholders regarding new and enhanced processes
Sponsors new risk management approaches for enhanced compliance
Drives food safety enhancements by reviewing food and health safety audits and regulatory inspection reports
Leads the development of processes standards and policies to ensure the organization meets all regulatory and Walmart corporate expectations
Reviews compliance action plans
Reviews and interprets food safety test results
Oversees the development of metrics reports and tracking tools
Drives the execution of multiple business plans and projects by identifying customer and operational needs developing and communicating business plans and priorities removing barriers and obstacles that impact performance providing resources identifying performance standards measuring progress and adjusting performance accordingly developing contingency plans and demonstrating adaptability and supporting continuous learning
Provides supervision and development opportunities for associates by selecting and training mentoring assigning duties building a teambased work environment establishing performance expectations and conducting regular performance evaluations providing recognition and rewards coaching for success and improvement and promoting a belonging mindset in the workplace
Promotes and supports company policies procedures mission values and standards of ethics and integrity by training and providing direction to others in their use and application ensuring compliance with them and utilizing and supporting the Open Door Policy
Ensures business needs are being met by evaluating the ongoing effectiveness of current plans programs and initiatives consulting with business partners managers coworkers or other key stakeholders soliciting evaluating and applying suggestions for improving efficiency and cost effectiveness and participating in and supporting community outreach events

Benefits

At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet.
Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage.
Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance.
Paid time off benefits include PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting.
Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more.
You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes.
The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment.
It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable.
For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices .Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities.
Programs range from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates.
Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment.
Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms.
For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart .
The annual salary range for this position is $116,000.00 - $174,000.00 Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.
Additional compensation for certain positions may also include : - Regional Pay Zone (RPZ) (based on location) - Stock