VP, Raw Materials Suppliers FS&Q, NA
About The Position
The Area NAM Raw Materials FSQ Manager leads the Food Safety & Quality function for raw materials and suppliers across North America. The role reports to the SVP of Food Safety & Quality Area NAM and the Ferrero Head of Group Food Safety & Quality Raw Material. The position oversees end-to-end quality processes for raw materials supplied in North America, including supplier and material qualification, specifications, incoming control plans, non-conformance management, root cause analysis, and corrective and preventive actions. It provides KPI reporting across food safety, risk and preventive-control assessment, compliance and performance; product quality and sensory characteristics; technological performance; and capability improvement. The role supports business continuity and innovation by qualifying new and alternate suppliers, and drives continuous improvement across the area, function, and relevant processes to ensure the food safety and quality of supplies to Ferrero plants in the USA and Canada and, when relevant, co-manufacturers. It works closely with Procurement, Operations, R&D, Legal, Marketing, and Finance and develops strong partnerships with key suppliers.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or master's degree in food science or a related field.
- 12–15 years of experience in a Food Safety & Quality function, including raw material management.
- Knowledge and experience conducting quality and food safety audits.
- GFSI certified auditor qualification.
- Knowledge of food-industry raw materials, food science, food technology, and food production processes sufficient to conduct food safety risk analysis.
- Knowledge and experience with US FDA FSMA and FSVP programs.
- Knowledge of Canadian CFIA regulations.
- Proficiency in root cause analysis and defining corrective and preventive actions.
Nice To Haves
- ISO 9001 certified auditor qualification.
Responsibilities
- Ensure end-to-end monitoring and management of quality processes related to raw materials supplied in North America.
- Manage supplier and material qualification, specifications, incoming control plans, non-conformance management, root cause analysis, and corrective and preventive actions.
- Provide KPI reporting across food safety, risks and preventive controls, compliance and performance; product quality and sensory characteristics; technological performance; and capability improvement.
- Support business continuity and innovation by qualifying new and alternate suppliers.
- Implement, maintain, and drive continuous improvement for the area, function, and related processes to ensure the food safety and quality of supplies to Ferrero plants in the USA and Canada and, when relevant, co-manufacturers.
- Collaborate with Procurement, Operations, R&D, Legal, Marketing, and Finance.
- Develop strong partnerships with key suppliers.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Retirement plans
- Paid time off
- Other benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
