Specialist, Corporate Quality Assurance - LA

Job Description

Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International?

Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It With Pride.

As a member of a cross-functional team, you ensure the successful implementation and maintenance of the Mondelēz International Quality Compliance Agenda.

How you will contribute

You will compile regional quality KPIs and create periodic reports and ensure that plant employees are meeting the quality food safety compliance agenda, including taking corrective actions and undergoing continuous improvement activities. To drive continuous improvement throughout our manufacturing plants and business processes, you will be actively involved in selected quality food safety programs and initiatives. You will support the implementation of quality and food safety systems to ensure compliance with the Mondelēz International Quality Chain Management System (QCMS), policies (QPs) and HACCP standards. In addition, you will attend and contribute at quality food safety related communities of practices, providing technical support and input; offer expertise in the delivery of I2M projects according to regional requirements; share best practices among different manufacturing sites, and; participate in product and process design development by providing quality input to deliver on growth and productivity targets.

What you will bring

A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career and the following experience and knowledge:

• An accountable, honest, hardworking work ethic
• Flexibility and adaptability to meet customer/business requirements
• Meticulous attention to detail and an ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Self-motivation, enthusiastic and quick to learn
• Working well individually or as a member of a team
• Organization skills that allow for working on multiple activities concurrently
• Computer literacy in standard MS office applications

More about this function

What you need to know about this function:

· Responsible for approval process for raw material suppliers within designated region (LA) & global packaging supplier approval 
· Work closely with various departments (Supplier Quality, Procurement, etc.) to ensure compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements. 

Approval and disapproval process 
- Ensure new suppliers have followed outlined process for on-boarding and approval, including tracking on-boarding turnaround time. 
- Determine types of approval (SQE, Focused SQE, TV from SQ or MFS) required by collecting and evaluating information needed to determine ingredient classification, material tier, and site maturity. 
-Own and manage the approval steps of the process for new suppliers, assuring communication and agreement between the key stakeholders. 
-Organize projects meetings between involving functions, assure timely communication of identified risks. 
-Coordinate the distribution of Disapproval bulletins as required based on audit results: inform required Stakeholders as well coordinate needed actions. 
Compliance review: 
- Ensure suppliers adhere to company policies, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.
Documentation and Reporting: 
- Maintain accurate Supplier Location specifications in PLM, including Tier, Approval Scope and Supplier information.
- Maintain GFSI data and supplier certificates within scope of work 
Relationship Management: 
- Build and maintain effective relationships with Regional Supplier Quality, Auditing Team and other internal stakeholders.
Continuous Improvement: 
- Implement process improvement and best practices to enhance supplier approval efficiency and effectiveness.
Training and Development: 
- Provide training to various departments (Supplier Quality, Procurement, Auditing.) on audit approval requirements and support continuous improvement efforts

What extra ingredients will you bring:

Audit Coordination: - Experience in coordinating supplier audits, including scheduling, logistical planning, and ensuring the availability of all necessary resources. Supplier Relationship Management: - Building and maintaining relationships with suppliers to ensure audits are conducted effectively and in accordance with standards. Quality Assurance: - Understanding of quality assurance processes and standards relevant to supplier audits, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and company policies. Continuous Improvement: - Implementing and promoting continuous improvement initiatives based on audit findings to enhance supplier performance and compliance.

Educational Background:

Bachelor’s degree in Science (BS), Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field. 

Knowledge/ Skills:

1. Strong knowledge of food safety regulations and standards.
2. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
3. Strong written and verbal communication skills/ multilingual abilities to effectively interact with suppliers, internal stakeholders, and regulatory authorities.
4. Excellent organizational and project management skills.
5. Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including quality assurance, procurement, and legal departments.
6. Proficiency in using quality management software and Microsoft Office Suite.
7. Proficient in manage Supplier Locations Specifications in PLM.
8. - Conducting training sessions requirements and standards to improve overall compliance and quality

Working Conditions:

· Based in regional office (LA)
· Requires travel (<10%) within the LA region as needed

Business Unit Summary

Mondelēz Brasil is Mondelēz International’s fourth largest operation in the world, with approximately 7,500 employees proudly producing, selling and distributing some of the most beloved brands of chewing gum, candies, powdered beverages, cream cheeses, chocolates, cookies and desserts in Brazil. We make the Brazilians’ favorite products such as Bis, Lacta, Oreo, Club Social, Sonho de Valsa, Trakinas, Trident, Halls, Royal, Tang and many others. We are truly part of the lives of Brazilians: You can find our mouth-watering products in more than 700,000 points of sale and we are present in more than 92% of Brazilian homes. Our factories are located in Vitória de Santo Antão, in the state of Pernambuco, and Curitiba, in the state of Paraná. We are also home to one of the company's 11 technology centers around the world, responsible for research and development, so we can continue to create new and innovative products, offering the right snack for the right time, done in the right way. 

Mondelēz International is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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