NA VP Food Safety & Quality Third Parties Operations (Co-Pack & Co-Man)

Ferrero•Parsippany, NJ

8d•$169,317 - $225,756

About The Position

Ferrero is seeking a VP Food Safety & Quality North America for Co-Packers and Co-Manufacturers to lead the implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of Food Safety & Quality standards across approximately 20-30 Co-Manufacturer and Co-Packer plants in the US and Canada. This role drives Quality and Food Safety programs for all Ferrero businesses (Chocolate, Cookies, Frozen Bakery, etc.) in partnership with external manufacturers and in collaboration with internal Ferrero functions. Reporting to the SVP Food Safety & Quality North America, the VP will be a key member of the FSQ Leadership team, managing a team of associates. This position is crucial for supporting expansion, developing co-manufacturing partnerships, enabling agility and speed, and ensuring Quality and Food Safety for an expanding product portfolio.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Food Science / Food Technology
Experience with Co-Manufacturing, Co-Packing in the food industry in the US
Previous experience in a Plant Food Safety manager role, or in a significant role in Food manufacturing
Experience in auditing and/or managing a team of auditors
Crisis management experience
Education Allergen management, Pathogens
Root cause analysis and improvement plans education and practice
Good knowledge of FDA FSMA Preventives controls, CFIA a plus
Team building and management experience
Leadership skills, ability to define and drive an agenda and programs cross functionally and with external third party partners
Strong presentation skills, detailed or high executive level
Ability to lead and influence others, build trust and partnerships with Co-Manufacturers

Nice To Haves

Experience with R&D and innovation a plus

Responsibilities

Define and propose a strategy for Co-Manufacturers to the Area SVP FS Quality.
Identify priorities and resources for establishing compliance to Ferrero standards and improving performance against KPIs.
Define and coordinate the execution of the audits program of CMD (Co-Manufacturers/Co-Packers).
Maintain and update the CMD quality standard and requirements in collaboration with Central Ferrero Group Food Safety and quality functions.
Lead the qualification and disqualification process for Co-Manufacturers/Co-Packers.
Assure that Root Cause Analysis and Corrective Actions are defined and implemented for major and critical Non-Conformities.
Manage program implementation at each CMD.
Communicate directions, programs, and projects clearly, with appropriate levels of detail for different audiences (working teams or high-level executives).
Coordinate crisis management at Co-Manufacturers, from risk assessment to Corrective Actions, ensuring traceability in collaboration with supply chain and co-manufacturers.