Regional FSQ & XQM Auditor | Food Safety Leader

General Mills, Inc.; Ciudad de México; Hybrid; MXN 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

General Mills, Inc. seeks a Senior Quality Engineer – Blended ESC FSQ to drive food safety and quality across external manufacturing locations and serve as a regional FSQ auditor.

You will influence cross-functional teams to identify risks, close gaps, and build capability within ESC partners while traveling domestically and internationally. The role requires 5+ years in Food Safety & Quality with HACCP/HARPC experience, and a strong ability to communicate risk and lead corrective actions across

Qualifications

• 5+ years in Food Safety & Quality, including plant/ESC experience.
• Experience leading FSQ risk assessments, investigations, and CAPA.
• Hands-on HACCP/HARPC and regulatory requirements (FDA/USDA).
• Strong data synthesis to derive risk-based recommendations.
• Ability to influence cross-functional teams without direct authority.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary FSQ contact for assigned ESC locations and manage FSQ risk.
• Lead FSQ input to qualifications, line expansions, and significant changes with cross-functional teams.
• Ensure robust application of GMI FSQ policies, standards, and tools at ESC sites.
• Review and approve ESC FSQ documentation (site programs, COAs, deviations, investigations).
• Lead / support issue management and root-cause analysis for quality events.
• Leverage data to identify systemic risk and drive continuous improvement with ESC partners.
• Plan, lead, and execute supplier audits for a defined region.
• Communicate risk and priorities to site and business leadership.
• Coach sites on corrective-action plans and verify effectiveness.
• Collaborate with global XQM peers for audit consistency.

Skills

FSQ leadership

Audit leadership

HACCP/HARPC

Regulatory knowledge

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science/Engineering/Microbiology

MS degree in related field

Tools

GFSI audit tools

Regulatory compliance software

Job description

General Mills, Inc. seeks a Senior Quality Engineer – Blended ESC FSQ to drive food safety and quality across external manufacturing locations and serve as a regional FSQ auditor.

You will influence cross-functional teams to identify risks, close gaps, and build capability within ESC partners while traveling domestically and internationally. The role requires 5+ years in Food Safety & Quality with HACCP/HARPC experience, and a strong ability to communicate risk and lead corrective actions across