Associate Director, Quality Assurance

campbellsoup; North Carolina; On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Short/Long-term disability

AD&D

Life insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Holiday pay

On-site fitness center

On-site day care

Job summary

Campbell Soup Company’s Maxton, NC facility seeks a seasoned Quality leader to drive site quality strategy, regulatory compliance and continuous improvement across SQF, HACCP and FDA requirements. You will manage the quality and laboratories programs, mentor staff, and collaborate with Manufacturing, Product Development and Engineering to deliver safe, high-quality products from Maxton, NC.

This role emphasizes risk management, audits, data-driven decision making, and cross-functional teamwork

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Food Science, Biology or Chemistry or related field.
• 12+ years plant/systems experience with demonstrated leadership achievement.
• Experience in Food Safety, Regulatory, and Quality Systems within food processing.
• Sanitation and GMP Practices experience.
• Continuous Improvement tools knowledge (LEAN, Six Sigma, Kaizen).
• Knowledge of food processing and industry standard Quality Practices and procedures.
• SQF familiarity and quality auditing experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide Quality leadership to the Maxton site, including developing the Quality plan and resources.
• Ensure continuous improvement of the site Quality program to meet regulatory and Quality requirements.
• Drive process and CI initiatives across staff, work groups, and R&D.
• Manage Consumer Complaint reduction programs at the plant.
• Participate in the CNA Quality leadership group for strategy and network-wide implementation.
• This role is located in Maxton, NC with responsibility for the Maxton plant.
• Respond to new or revised regulations and specifications affecting finished products.
• Troubleshoot quality issues across ingredients, packaging, materials, and finished goods.

Skills

Quality leadership

Food Safety

Regulatory compliance

LEAN / Six Sigma

Statistical Process Control

GMP practices

Audit skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Biology or Chemistry or related field

Job description

Since 1869, we've connected people through food they love. We're proud to be stewards of amazing brands that people trust. Our portfolio includes the iconic Campbell's brand, as well as Cape Cod, Chunky, Goldfish, Kettle Brand, Lance, Late July, Pacific Foods, Pepperidge Farm, Prego, Pace, Rao's Homemade, Snack Factory, Snyder's of Hanover. Swanson, and V8.

Here, you will make a difference every day. You will be supported to build a rewarding career with opportunities to grow, innovate and inspire. Make history with us.

Why Campbell's...

• Benefits begin on day one and include medical, dental, short and long-term disability, AD&D, and life insurance (for individual, families, and domestic partners).
• Employees are eligible for our matching 401(k) plan and can enroll on the first day of employment with immediate vesting.
• Campbell's offers unlimited sick time along with paid time off and holiday pay.
• If in WHQ - free access to the fitness center. Access to on-site day care (operated by Bright Horizons) and company store.
• Giving back to the communities where our employees work and live is very important to Campbell's. Our "Campbell's Cares" program matches employee donations and/or volunteer activity up to $1,500 annually.
• Campbell's has a variety of Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to support employees.

How you will make history here...

Manages and directs the overall functions of Quality and the laboratories at the Maxton plant. Responsible for directing all programs designated to the quality team including SQF, HACCP, FSMA, Recipe Management, Laboratories, Auditing, Quality Assurance Departmental procedures, product release and withheld programs. Responsible for training, engagement and career development of staff.

What you will do...

• Provide Quality leadership to the Maxton site, including the development of the Quality plan, alignment/development of resources and execution of priorities.
• Ensuring the continuous improvement of the site Quality program to meet regulatory and CSC North American Quality requirements (Compliance Quality and all regulatory requirements for USDA and FDA).
• Drive process / continuous improvement initiatives through staff, work group, Plant group, and R&D (Process/Food Quality).
• Manage and drive Consumer Complaint reduction programs, initiatives at the plant.
• Participate and lead as a member of the CNA Quality leadership group responsible for Quality strategy development, policy alignment and network wide implementation.
• This role will be located in Maxton, NC and will have Quality leadership responsibility for the Maxton plant.
• Must respond to new or revised regulations or policies, specifications, procedures, quality, and implications where utilized in a range of finished product.
• Must troubleshoot Quality issues across the various supply chains for ingredients, packaging, materials, and finished products supplied (examples; mislabeled, allergen risk management, equipment risk management, container non-conformance, etc.).
• Knowledge of Quality Standards and Quality Policies, with skills and ability to execute against requirements.
• Knowledge and general business acumen to support and influence multiple functions including Manufacturing, Product Development and Engineering.
• Knowledge in Food Safety/Quality audit practices in the food industry, as well as skill in adapting them to achieve business best practices. Must be familiar with SQF standard.
• Capable of engaging other business unit's Quality in development and standardization of Quality manuals, policies, procedures, and data templates; audit standards and procedures; and Quality Key Performance Indicators.
• Knowledgeable in Statistical Process Control programs and Process Capability studies.
• Ability to drive organizational alignment on Quality objectives with an enterprise-wide mindset, and the adaptation of structure, processes, and systems to achieve objectives.
• Capable of influencing development steps used in the Innovation and Commercialization process to leverage design in achieving consumer safety and quality objectives (example: HACCP Assessment).

Who you will work with...

Reporting into Site Director

What you will bring to the table... (Must Have)

• Bachelor degree in Food Science, Biology or Chemistry or related field.
• Minimum of 12+ years plant/systems experience with demonstrated leadership achievement.
• Demonstrated experience in Food Safety, Regulatory, and Quality Systems and their application within food processing preferred.
• Experience in Sanitation and GMP Practices, familiarity with Pest Control programs and techniques.
• Demonstrated knowledge with Continuous Improvement tools. (i.e. LEAN, Six Sigma, Kaizen, etc.)
• Comprehensive knowledge of food processing.
• Familiar with industry standard Quality Practices and procedures.

I would be great if you have... (Nice to Have)

• 15+ years plant/systems experience with demonstrated leadership achievement.
• Familiar with formula and information management systems including Opt