Mgr Sr Corporate Quality

Sr. Corporate Quality Manager

ACH Food Companies, Inc. (ACH) is a prominent consumer packaged goods company. In North America, we market, sell, and manufacture a premier branded portfolio of cooking oils and baking ingredients and food service brands in the US, Canada, Puerto Rico, and Mexico. As the U.S. division of Associated British Foods (ABF), a $20 billion-dollar global food business, we have the backing and resources of a major food company, which empowers us to deliver consistent innovation and sustained growth.

We encourage an environment where people have the autonomy to create and deliver within their business.

The Sr. Corporate Quality Manager will assess the corporate food safety and quality systems to ensure that consistent, high standards are in place for all ACH products and production sites. This role will work closely with plant management and quality. They will audit and approve vendors, manage consumer affairs, work with co-manufacturers, and facilitate new product development. In addition to the quality role, they will manage the regulatory function and ensure compliance with all relevant government regulations.

The position also improves product quality and helps to reduce the business risk associated with food safety and product quality issues. On top of that this role works closely with the plant and other functional areas to support cost improvements, simplification and harmonization of specifications and support of business continuity plans across all categories.

• Responsible for the corporate food safety and quality systems. Examples, but not limited to FSMA, HARPC, Weight Control, Food Safety, Security, GMP, Quality compliance.
• Audits and enhances production facility programs and distribution centers for safety, quality and compliance.
• Audits and approves contract manufacturers and provides auditing support to the vendor team with ingredients and packaging supplier audits.
• Manages specification system and ensures accuracy.
• Coordinates company-wide efforts regarding recalls and manages communications.
• Manages CAPA and KPI.
• Proficient in sanitation programs.
• Provides SQF support as necessary to the ACH manufacturing locations and GFSI scheme support to contract manufacturers.
• Manages consumer affairs training and compliance.
• Monitors consumer and customer complaints to identify trends and key drivers. Works with appropriate groups to ensure corrective actions are in place to address the identified issues and track progress.
• Maintains SAP-QM or ERP system for all products and businesses.
• Interacts with external quality auditors, Labs, COA, Regulatory Agency, Kosher councils, customer, and consumer
• Participates in NPD project teams and assist with claims, contract manufactures, micro/analytical requirements, and safety of new products.
• Conduct product evaluations.
• Identifies opportunities to enhance the effectiveness of the quality function.
• Responsible for compliance with all US and International Regulations including FDA, USDA, and CFIA.

• Bachelor's degree in food science, Chemical Engineering, or related field. Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum 8 years' experience in the food industry with food safety and quality systems including 2 years auditing experience (internal and/or external). Knowledgeable of US and International Regulations including FDA, USDA, and CFIA.
• Working knowledge Word, Excel, Outlook and Power Point.
• Working knowledge of Trace gains preferred.
• Passport or eligibility for passport required.
• PCQI
• SPC trained
• Leadership – Exhibits confidence in self and others;
  Inspires and motivates others to perform well;
  Effectively influences actions and opinions of others.
• Business Acumen – Understands business implications of decisions. Demonstrates knowledge of market, company financials and competition. Aligns work with strategic goals.
• Strategic Thinking & Problem Solving – Develops strategies to support organizational goals. Understands organization's strengths and weaknesses. Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner. Develop alternative solutions. Works well in group problem-solving situations.
• Teamwork/Building Partnerships –…