Associate Director, Site Quality Assurance
Company: Campbell Soup Company
Location: Charlotte
Posted on: October 4, 2024
Job Description:
Associate Director, Site Quality AssuranceApply locations USA -
NC - Charlotte time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job
requisition id Req-53613Since 1869 we've connected people through
food they love. Our history was created by remarkable people,
ideas, and innovations. It serves as inspiration and foundation for
our future success.We're proud to be stewards of amazing brands
that people trust. Our portfolio includes the iconic Campbell's
brand, as well as Michael Angelo's, noosa, Pace, Pacific Foods,
Prego, Rao's Homemade, Swanson, and V8. In our Snacks division, we
have brands like Cape Cod, Goldfish, Kettle Brand, Lance, Late
July, Pepperidge Farm, Snack Factory, and Snyder's of Hanover.We
foster a culture of belonging where people come first, and
diversity is embraced. And we live our values, always, while
setting the highest standards for performance.Here, you will make a
difference every day. You will be part of a dynamic, collaborative,
and competitive team. You will be supported to build a rewarding
career with opportunities to grow, innovate and inspire. Make
history with us.General SummaryLead and manage the entire range of
Food Safety & Quality programs, as defined in the Campbell Snacks
and Campbells Enterprise Food Safety and Quality Policies. Position
has specific compliance, process, and consumer quality
responsibilities. Position will manage a set of cross-functional
relationships within a multi-facility complex to influence site
leadership on alignment of Quality strategies, Quality annual
objectives, and Plant project plans. Incumbent will coordinate and
deploy Quality Assurance programs across functional areas and
influence plant leadership with food safety and quality best
practices. Responsible for training, engagement and career
development of staff.Job Specifications:
- Bachelor's degree.
- 8 years' progressive experience working in a food manufacturing
facility.Preferred Qualifications:
- Quality plant/systems experience with demonstrated achievement
in Quality leadership.
- Demonstrated experience in Food Safety, Regulatory, and Quality
Systems and their application within food processing
preferred.
- Experience in Sanitation and GMP Practices, familiarity with
Pest Control programs and techniques.
- Demonstrated knowledge with Continuous Improvement tools. (i.e.
LEAN, Six Sigma, Kaizen, CAPA, etc.)
- Familiar with formula and information management systems
including Optiva, SAP and RMS.
- Some travel may be required up to 15%.Principal
Accountabilities:
- Provide Quality leadership to the Charlotte site, including the
development of the Quality plan, alignment/development of resources
and execution of priorities as defined by the Campbell's Snacks and
Enterprise Food Safety and Quality Policies.
- Drive process / continuous improvement initiatives through
quality and sanitation team, C-Snacks quality, site leaders, and
R&D (Process/Food Quality).
- Manage and drive key initiatives supporting the 'Elevate the
consumer experience' strategy, including consumer complaints,
continuous improvement projects, and SPC and capability
improvements.
- Manage department and team by setting clear goals & objectives,
individual development plans and providing a balance of coaching,
empowerment, direction, and mentoring.
- Support plant initiatives across Safety, People, Quality,
Delivery, and Cost.Job Complexity:
- This role will be located in Charlotte, NC and will have
Quality leadership responsibility for the Charlotte multi-plant
site.
- Expert abilities and decision quality in Food Safety,
Regulatory, and Quality Systems and their application within food
processing. Facilitate and/or direct resolution to issues as it
relates to food safety and quality.
- Expert knowledge in Sanitation and GMP Practices, familiarity
with Pest Control programs and techniques.
- Knowledge of Quality Standards, and Quality Policies, with
skills and ability to execute against requirements.
- Knowledge and general business acumen to support and influence
Manufacturing, including best practices and innovative
technologies.
- Knowledgeable in industry Food Safety/Quality audit practices,
and skilled in adapting to achieve business best practices.
- Capable of engaging other business unit quality in development
and standardization of; Quality manuals, policies, procedures, and
data templates, audit standards and procedures, and Quality Key
Performance Indicators.
- Knowledgeable in Statistical Process Control programs and
Process capability studies.
- Ensures plant personnel are technically capable of handling
non-routine quality system issues and that issues are investigated,
documented, and resolved.
- Record of leadership and demonstrated success in collaborative
development, documentation, planning, and implementation and
continuous improvement of food safety & quality systems.
- Ability to drive organizational alignment on Food Safety &
Quality objectives with an enterprise-wide mindset, and the
adaptation of structure, processes, and systems to achieve
objectives.
- Capable of influencing development steps used in the Innovation
and Commercialization process to leverage Design in achieving
consumer safety and quality objectives.
- Dedicated work habits, takes initiative, sets high
standards.
- Knowledgeable and capable of collaboration on quality programs,
drives improvement of consumer-based specifications.
- Awareness of Continuous Improvement tools.Other Qualifications:
- Must be able to work independently.
- Good written and verbal communication skills. Ability to follow
and communicate detailed instructions.
- Assertive, outspoken, yet collaborative. Demonstrated skills
influencing components of the company, tough-mindedness, vision,
and political savvy to manage internal and external relationships
and situations.
- Comprehensive knowledge of food processing.
- Experience working in a large plant-this location is 50+
acres.
- Desired certifications: PCQI, HACCP, GFSI.Compensation and
Benefits:The target base salary range for this full-time, salaried
position is between $105,000-$172,200. Individual base pay depends
on work location and additional factors such as experience,
job-related skills, and relevant education or training. Total pay
may include other forms of compensation. In addition, we offer
competitive health, dental, 401k and wellness benefits beginning on
the first day of employment. Please ask your Talent Acquisition
Partner for more information about our total rewards package.The
Company is committed to providing equal opportunity for employees
and qualified applicants in all aspects of the employment
relationship, including consideration for employment, without
regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,
national origin, citizenship, marital status, protected veteran
status, disability, age, religion, or any other classification
protected by law.
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