IC Partner Quality Senior Manager

Job Description

Partner Quality Manager

Schedule: Full-time

Shift: Day Job

Job: Supply Chain

Travel: Yes, 30% of the Time

Overview

Quality is a key driver of competitive advantage in the Ice Cream business. The Partner Quality Manager plays a crucial role in embedding a strong culture of quality within the business group, ensuring every product delivers the best experience and delights our consumers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead Supplier Quality Program
• Drive and Manage supplier development in terms of quality (food safety & product quality)
• Develop and execute strategy for qualification of new suppliers in SC (onboarding)
• Develop and execute the supplier risk classification supported by R&D
• Lead Supplier Quality Agenda for key Global Suppliers, supported by BU Quality team (development/improvement processes)
• Lead Supplier Audit Program, defining protocols and frequency
• Ensure supplier assessments are performed and actions closed (non-conformance)
• Lead Digital Supplier Quality Program
• Develop and execute Supplier Training Program
• Develop and manage the Supplier Quality Manual (Service Quality Agreement)
• Lead Collaborative Manufacturing Quality Program
• Develop and execute strategy for new CMs
• Lead CMs Audit Quality Program, defining protocols and frequency
• Ensure CMs assessment and actions closed (CAPA)
• Lead Digital CM Quality Program
• Develop and execute CM's Quality Training
• Develop and manage CM’s Quality Manual (Service Quality Agreement)

Professional Skills & Competencies:

• Strong knowledge of food safety regulations and standards (i.e.: GMP, HACCP, FSSC22000, ISO, and local food labeling requirements)
• Proven experience in quality management within Food companies, supplier quality management, and manufacturing process
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels
• At least 5 years of relevant experience as a quality/engineer/SC leader
• Knowledge of Quality Management systems
• Experience in virtual teamwork
• Must be a team player capable of integrating and working well in a cross-functional team
• Results-driven, with analytical and numeric skills
• Strong understanding of the wide range of quality management tools and experience in using them
• Self-motivated and enthusiastic
• Strong ability to work to deadlines and task prioritization
• Auditing skills and clear understanding and ability to assess and act upon product safety, quality, efficacy, and compliance risks

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