Sr. Lead, Corporate Quality

Mondelēz International • Washington, DC

23h • $109,000 - $149,875 • Hybrid

About The Position

This role is to ensure that Mondelez is consistently producing safe, high-quality products which meets/exceeds customer expectations that meet Mondelez, federal, state, and local regulatory compliance standards. This role will direct seamless execution of source, product, and process to ensure brand protection for all North America Venture Brands. You will be responsible for working to execute quality, food safety, and regulatory programs within Mondelez and across their manufacturing, packing, and warehousing partners.

Requirements

• An accountable, honest, hardworking work ethic
• Flexibility and adaptability to meet customer/business requirements
• Meticulous attention to detail and an ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Self-motivation, enthusiastic and quick to learn
• Working well individually or as a member of a team
• Organization skills that allow for working on multiple activities concurrently
• B.S. degree in Food Science, Engineering, Microbiology, Chemistry, or other related Sciences
• Minimum 3+ years related experience (Quality, Supply Chain, Food Safety &/or R&D)
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize work
• Previous roles partnering with external partners
• Experience working in a food manufacturing environment.
• Fundamental understanding of Sanitation, Hygienic Design, Pest Control, Quality, HACCP, and Food Safety principles.
• Highly proficient computer (MS Office) and Communication skills (Verbal and Written) are required
• Must be able to read, write, and communicate in English.

Nice To Haves

• Leadership – organizes and motivates associates.
• Organized – Excellent at process management, and in developing and executing a plan
• Teamwork – Demonstrated ability to lead and work effectively with cross-functional teams
• Quality focused – Understands quality requirements, and is able to make decisions to ensure the safety of the consumer
• Growth - Maintain a growth mindset by asking questions to better understand trainings, procedures, policies, projects, etc
• Communicates – Exceptional communication skills and the ability to work with management
• Self-motivated – Able to work independently with limited supervision. Proactive and takes action without being prompted.
• Results Orientation – maintains appropriate focus on short and long-term goals. Motivated by achievement, and persists until goals are reached, conveying a sense of urgency.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for managing day to day Quality strategy execution in partnership with NA Ventures Manufacturers and Repackers
• Communicate and manage North America Ventures Manufacturing Quality scorecards and achievement of goals
• Implement Quality initiatives at North America Ventures Manufacturing locations
• Partner with Supply Chain lead to ensure seamless communication
• Partner with Corporate Quality commercialization lead and R&D to ensure successful hand-off during new product launches
• Understand drivers of consumer preference for all products and ensure the Critical To Quality (CTQ) and Critical To Process (CTP) parameters are communicated and managed according to our Manufacturing Standards process.
• Ensures products are manufactured according to our specifications to meet food safety, quality, and regulatory requirements
• Facilitate IL6S and the Manufacturing Standards journey at North America Venture Manufacturing Locations
• Support execution of Consumer Inspired Quality at North America Venture Manufacturing and Repacking locations, including CTPs and CTQs
• Manage and verify Quality Control Management Systems (QCMS).
• Audit manufacturing control plans for new products and processes.
• Drive continuous improvement in the areas of Quality Assurance and Food Safety by setting goals and identifying key performance indicators in this area of the business
• Ensures adherence to appropriate regulations and Company standards for quality.

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
• highly competitive bonus program with possibility for overachievement based on performance and company results

What This Job Offers

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