Quality Compliance & Regulatory Manager - Chicago

Quality Compliance and Regulatory Manager
Job Number: 1612091

Description Mondelēz International is a whole new company that has been reimagined with a single focus in mind: create delicious moments of joy by sharing the world’s favorite brands. Launched on Oct. 1, 2012, and employing around 100,000 people around the world, Mondelēz International comprises the global snacking and food brands of the former Kraft Foods Inc.

While Mondelēz International is new, our brands are as diverse and rich with heritage as the 170 countries in which our products are marketed. As the world’s pre-eminent maker of snacks, Mondelēz International has leading shares in every category and every region of the world in which it competes. The company holds the No. 1 position globally in Biscuits, Chocolate, Candy and Powdered Beverages as well as the No. 2 position in Gum.

Mondelēz International portfolio includes several billion-dollar brands such as Nabisco, Oreo and LU biscuits, Cadbury and Milka chocolate, Tang powdered beverages and Trident gums. Mondelēz International has annual revenue of approximately $35 billion and operations in more than 80 countries.

For more information, please visit: http://www.mondelezinternational.com/ and www.facebook.com/mondelezinternational

Broad Function and Scope of the Position

The Compliance and Regulatory Manager has the responsibility of planning, implementing and maintaining: Mondelēz Quality Management Systems, Food safety program (HACCP), Food Safety Management System (FSSC22000), Pre-requisites Programs, assure compliance with the FDA Food Law, bear to the areas of production, planning and logistics, procurement and R&D to strengthen the requirements of the plant.

The role of the Compliance & Regulatory Manager is to undertake the following overall responsibilities

•Lead the implementation of the Food Safety Management system (FSSC 22000)
•Maintain FSCC 22000 Food Safety Management system
•Assure compliance with HACCP requirements
•Assure compliance with Pre-requisites program
•Ensure training and education for the food security team, as well as for the operators to monitor critical points
•Ensure compliance to local and federal food safety standards
•Develop employees through training, annual review, monitoring, and mentoring
•Maintain a team environment among department and supervisory staff
•Promote and maintain a safe work environment
•Work closely with plant operations teams in the areas of quality program management, inspection coordination and testing requirements
•Maintain current knowledge of trends and changes affecting food safety and develop and recommend appropriate program changes to ensure governmental compliance
•Advising Management staff of any quality control and food safety issues in addition to presenting plausible solutions

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Quality Assurance, Food Science, Biology, Microbiology, Engineering, Operations Management or a related field.

• Technical knowledge of quality and food safety
• Experience dealing with regulatory agencies (i.e. FDA)
• 3-5 years’ experience in Quality Assurance or Food Safety Leadership
• Experience in developing, maintaining and enforcing:
• Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
• HACCP certification program design and implementation
• Food Safety documentation and reporting
• Submitting and implementing corrective/preventive action plans
• FSSC 22000 requirements
• Technical knowledge of Food Manufacturing Processes.
• Technical knowledge of Sanitation and microbiology
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Meridian, SAP, RedPRerei, KPOG, eQCMS
• Strong leadership skills
• Strong verbal and written English communication skills
• Strong implementation and execution skills
• Analysis and interpretation of results
• Good organizational and planning skills
• Ability to be relatable, personable, and productive within a team environment

Primary Location: NA-US-IL-Chicago