Process Quality Leader

Mondelez España Galletas Production SLU; Twin Falls (ID); On-site; USD 97,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Wellness programs

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement savings

Paid leave

Paid holidays

Job summary

Mondelēz International in Twin Falls, Idaho, is seeking a Process Quality Leader to ensure end-to-end manufacturing quality and food safety. You will lead a team of Food Safety & Quality Specialists, drive continuous improvement, manage budgets, and ensure regulatory compliance across production lines.

You will apply Lean Six Sigma tools to reduce losses, develop training programs, and partner with cross-functional teams to safeguard product quality and consumer trust.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in Quality/Food Safety within a food manufacturing environment.
• Minimum of 3 years of people leadership or supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of Integrated Lean Six Sigma tools to address quality losses.
• Knowledge of HACCP, GMPs, and food safety regulatory requirements.
• Advanced computer skills; MS Excel proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of Food Safety & Quality Specialists/Technicians auditing the manufacturing lines to ensure Quality and Food Safety compliance during production.
• Develop and manage department budget and track performance against targets.
• Apply IL6S tools to drive measurable improvements in quality performance.
• Audit & Regulatory: support internal and external audits and ensure audit readiness.
• Coach and mentor team members and promote a strong food safety culture.

Skills

People Leadership

Continuous Improvement

Training & Development

Analytical Thinking & Problem Solving

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Education

Post-secondary degree in a science-related field

PCQI certification

HACCP certification

Tools

SAP

MS Excel

Job description

Job DescriptionAre You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International?Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It With Pride.Mondelez (MDLZ) International, Inc is on a mission to lead the future of snacking by offering the right snack, at the right time, made the right way. Working for a global company with iconic brands, and supporting the Clif Bar business, you'll have a chance to make impactful changes. To your career. To your community. To your planet. And, to your life!LOCATION: This position is an onsite role, based in Twin Falls, Idaho at the Clif Bar Plant.What you need to know about this position:The Process Quality Leader is a compassionate leader responsible for ensuring that the end-to-end manufacturing process is compliant with all Quality and Food Safety requirements to meet and exceed the expectations of our consumers and customers. This includes ownership of specific program elements such as traceability, specification management, HACCP, X-Ray & Metal Detection, net content, hold and release, etc. Additionally, the Process Quality Leader will partner with multi-disciplinary teams to identify and eliminate quality losses — including consumer complaints — using Integrated Lean Six Sigma (IL6s) tools.How you will contributeYou will ensure that all quality objectives, goals and targets in the factory (including regional and global commitments) are met. You will develop and track your department’s budget and eliminate losses. With your team, you will conduct regular plan-do-act-check assessments to plan how targets will be met, executing the plan and periodically checking and taking action to stay on track. In addition, you will ensure that there is strict adherence with all appropriate laws, food safety quality standards and consumer requirements of all manufactured products and manage crisis situations internally and externally in ways that support the company’s image, policies and business. As a people leader, you are responsible for recruitment and structuring of the department to ensure there are sufficient resources to deliver on plant objectives, set and assess performance goals, and coach and mentor team members.What you will bringA desire to drive your future and accelerate your career and the following experience and knowledge:People LeadershipLead and manage a team of Food Safety & Quality Specialists/Technicians that audit the manufacturing lines to ensure all Quality and Food Safety requirements are compliant during production.Organize, motivate, and coach the core team on desired outcomes, driving the Quality culture agenda on the production floor.Manage team expectations, schedule and ensure proactive support.Continuous ImprovementLead root cause analysis and corrective action efforts for consumer complaints and quality losses.Apply Integrated Lean Six Sigma tools to drive measurable improvements in quality performance.Develop and manage key food safety metrics, analyze data trends, and provide regular reports to leadership, identifying areas for improvement and demonstrating the impact of the food safety program.Training & DevelopmentDevelop and deliver comprehensive food safety training programs for all levels of employees, including specialized training on emerging trends, new regulations, and advanced risk mitigation strategies.Serve as a food safety and quality expert, providing guidance and collaborating with cross-functional teams (Production, Maintenance, Engineering, etc.) to ensure food safety is seamlessly integrated into all aspects of the business.Audit & RegulatorySupport internal and external food safety & quality audits, ensuring continuous compliance with regulations and standards.Ensure programs are always audit-ready.Maintain documentation and records in accordance with regulatory and company standards.Behavioral CompetenciesInitiative-taking to investigate, take action, and make decisions without being prompted.Ability to work independently with limited supervision.Ability to work in a team environment with a professional and optimistic attitude.Ownership & AccountabilityCoaching & Developing OthersAnalytical Thinking & Problem SolvingCross-Functional CollaborationContinuous Improvement MindsetMore about this roleRequired Experience: Education / Certifications:5 years of experience in Quality/Food Safety within a food manufacturing environmentMinimum of 3 years of people leadership or supervisory experience.Knowledge of Integrated Lean Six Sigma (Total Productive Maintenance) tools to address quality lossesWorking knowledge of HACCP, GMPs, and food safety regulatory requirementsAdvanced computer skills; proficiency with Microsoft Office and excellent MS Excel skillsExcellent written and verbal communication skillsPreferred Education & Certifications:Post-secondary degree in a science-related field: Food Science, Engineering, Chemistry, Microbiology, or equivalent preferredPCQI (Preventive Controls Qualified Individual) certificationHACCP certificationFSSC 22,000 knowledgeSAP knowledgeTravel requirements:Traveling is minimal for this role. This position is 100% based on-site. Home office is not available.Work schedule:Normal office hours on weekdays, although flexibility in scheduling may be required to support sporadically on weekends and off-hours to connect with the core team and the Quality Specialists.Work schedule: M-F (Core Hours)Salary and Benefits:The base salary range for this position is $97,300 to $133,815; the exact salary depends on several factors such as experience, skills, education and location. In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for participation in a highly competitive bonus program with possibility for overachievement based on performance and company results.In addition, Mondelez International offers the following benefits: health insurance, wellness and family support programs, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plans, paid leave programs, education related programs, paid holidays and vacation time. Some of these benefits have eligibility requirements. Many of these benefits are subsidized or fully paid for by the company.Within Country Relocation support available and for candidates voluntarily moving internationally some minimal support is offered through our Volunteer International Transfer PolicyBusiness Unit SummaryThe United States is the largest market in the Mondelēz International family with a significant employee and manufacturing footprint. Here, weproduce our well-loved household favorites to provide our consumers with the right snack, at the right moment, made the right way. We have corporate offices, sales, manufacturing and distribution locations throughout the U.S. to ensure our iconic brands—including Oreo and Chips Ahoy! cookies, Ritz, Wheat Thins and Triscuit crackers, and Swedish Fish and Sour Patch Kids confectionery products —are close at hand for our consumers across the country.Mondelēz Global LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Persons with Disabilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact 847-943-5460 for assistance.For more information about your Federal rights, please see eeopost.pdf; EEO is the Law Poster Supplement; Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision; Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is IllegalJob TypeRegularSupply Chain Quality AssuranceProduct Quality, Safety and Compliance