Program Quality Manager - Product (Dairy

Position: Program Quality Manager - Product (Dairy)
## Program Quality Manager - Product (Dairy)
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Posted 10 Days Agojob requisition :
R249787
** Company:
** US6469 Sysco Payroll, Division of Sysco Resources Services, LLC
** Sales Territory:
** None
* * Zip Code:
** 77077
* * Travel Percentage:
** Up to 25%
** COMPENSATION*
* ** INFORMATION:
** The pay range provided is not indicative of Sysco’s actual pay range but is merely algorithmic and provided for generalized comparison.  Factors that may be used to determine rate of pay include specific skills, work location, work experience and other individualized factors
**** JOB SUMMARY
**** Execute initiatives, manage projects and lead FSQA programs that assure products are in compliance with Sysco program requirements. Responsible for ensuring the maintenance of and/or compliance of supplier’s products to Sysco food safety and brand supplier standards.  Lead the FSQA product process and a cross-functional team to develop and improve new and existing Sysco-branded product programs.  Interact with customers to comprehend and support requests for information regarding product compliance to Sysco programs.
**** RESPONSIBILITIES
* **** Lead, execute and promote Sysco Brand Product approval process.
* Manage and execute FSQA sourcing processes and procedures to ensure compliance of all awarded and sourced products to source award criteria related to quality and food safety.
* Lead initial product review process for potential Sysco branded products to assess their suitability relative to Sysco requirements for product food safety & quality.
* Issue concise verbal and written reports relative to observations and recommendations to internal and external stakeholders.
* Create and/or review product specifications for Sysco brand products, providing timely response and direction to internal and external stakeholders.
* Execute evaluations of Sysco brand products and follow-up with corrective actions to suppliers and Sysco Corporation.
* Provide formal verbal/written communications to internal and external cross-functional stakeholders that document product compliance and performance to Sysco Brand requirements.
* Create, implement and manage programs that help ensure Sysco brand product food safety and product quality/consistency.
* Monitor websites/publications to identify food safety, regulatory changes, alerts, or actions by regulatory agencies relative to product food safety.
* Leads and reviews the work of professional and supervisory level coworkers involved in FSQA activities in the area of supplier product responsibility.
* Involved in team management activities including interviewing, development and performance reviews of team members.
* Create annual and quarterly objectives according to Coaching & Maximizing Performance (CMP) plan and FSQA KPI’s; travel to current/potential Sysco brand suppliers and/or co-packers, prioritize projects, correspondence, and specification development.
* Contribute to the development of an operating plan, budget and performance goals.
* Provide support, when necessary, with departmental goals and communication to other FSQA staff members in the event of a product quality complaint or food safety issue.
* Complete any other essential job functions as assigned by the supervisor.
* Participate in corporate FSQA meetings/functions.
* Interfaces with Sourcing, Marketing, BT (business technology), Legal, Risk Management, Sales, CSR, Cat Man, & OPCO personnel, suppliers and customers at all levels.
**** QUALIFICATIONS
* ******* Education
* **** Bachelor’s degree in Animal Science, Food Science, or Biological Science from a four-year college or university is required.
** Experience
* ** A minimum of five years of experience in quality assurance, quality control, R&D research and development, production, or operations of a food manufacturing facility is required.
** Certifications, Registration, and Licenses
*** Certification or Formal job training in TQM (Total Quality Management) principles, SPC (standard procedure call), GFSI (Global Food Safety Initiative), HACCP, Preventable Controls, FSMA and USDA/FDA regulations would be beneficial.
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