(USA) Quality Control Manager - Supply Chain

Walmart • Lewiston, ME

130d • $116,000 - $174,000

About The Position

The QC team is looking to fill a Quality Control Manager position. If you have people leadership, project management, data analysis and experience in fresh quality or food safety, this may be an opportunity for you to step into a senior leadership role and grow your career. The QCM will be expected to understand how product flows from suppliers, through the DC and out to the stores. Develop strong relationships and influence with cross functional stakeholders across merchants, operations, and our sourcing teams. Drive major quality control transformation efforts and system wide strategic initiatives. The role also includes expectations on how to positively influence key performance indicators that are unique to QC and reflect day to day process execution as well as product quality. The ability to think strategically about how to develop the business and themselves will be key to success in this role.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Agronomy, Food Science, or related field and 3 years' experience in food manufacturing or production quality control/assurance, food safety or related field OR 5 years' experience in food manufacturing or production quality control/assurance, food safety or related field.
• 3 years supervisory experience or experience leading cross functional teams.
• Experience in fresh produce quality or food safety in a retail or logistics environment.
• Strong sense of initiative and ability to apply skills in project management, data analysis and process improvement.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced Microsoft Office functionality (for example, Word, Excel, Outlook) or other productivity software.
• Data Analysis.
• Fruit ripening experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead/motivate a team of associates and managers to execute the QC process at an automated grocery distribution center.
• Build a high-performing, efficient, and disciplined team.
• Understand how product flows from suppliers, through the DC and out to the stores.
• Develop strong relationships and influence with cross functional stakeholders.
• Drive major quality control transformation efforts and system wide strategic initiatives.
• Positively influence key performance indicators unique to QC.

Benefits

• 401(k) match
• Stock purchase plan
• Paid maternity and parental leave
• PTO
• Multiple health plans
• Performance-based bonus awards
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Company discounts
• Military Leave Pay
• Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement
• Live Better U education benefit program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: General Merchandise Retailers
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree