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Sr Manager, Supply Quality
Chicago, IL (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=540+West+Madison+Street+Chicago+IL+USA+60661) • Quality
Job Type
Full-time
Description
TITLE: Sr Manager, Supply Quality
REPORTS TO: Quality Control Director
LOCATION: Chicago, IL
Lactalis Heritage Dairy is currently seeking candidates to join our team in Chicago, IL.
Lactalis Group, the world leader in dairy, is a family-owned business with more than 85,000 pragmatic and ambitious professionals worldwide, committed to providing healthy and delicious dairy products that bring people together every day. At Lactalis, our core values of AMBITION, ENGAGEMENT, and SIMPLICITY are at the heart of everything we do.
If you’re looking for a unique experience with a company that offers strong brands, professional expertise, and a dynamic work environment that champions entrepreneurial spirit, hands-on responsibility, and real opportunity for career development, we want to hear from you!
Lactalis Heritage Dairy: inviting you to share with us your STORY, your PASSION, and your EXPERTISE.
From yourPASSIONto ours
The Sr Manager, Supply Quality is responsible for the development, management, and control of a wide range of programs and activities that ensure product safety and quality at Lactalis Heritage Dairy (LHD). This position is responsible for the business results of the team that oversees all aspects of supplier approval (cheese, ingredients, packaging, chemicals, and technical services) and industrial copack quality (CPM reduction, finished good quality).
From yourEXPERTISEto ours
Key responsibilities for this position include:
Owns the supplier approval program Ensures that all processes and procedures are communicated and adhered to.
Ensures all audits are performed for the calendar year based on risk. Ensures the Supply Quality team is available during GFSI audits to cover the supplier approval program.
Serve as back up in conducting audits using GFSI, HACCP & ISO 9001/22000 methodologies to assess food safety/quality risks & recommends mitigation strategies.
Ensures supplier/copacker documentation is always available and up to date. Ensures the LHD supplier list is complete and accurate, and each supplier and supply is assigned the appropriate risk number. Ensures there is an accurate list of all supplies, the production location of each supply, and where that supply is used within LHD.
Responsible for completing and reporting the SQMP to Laval.
Partners closely with the Purchasing team by supporting the bid process (review specifications, provide information) and participating in monthly calls.
Ensures all purchased/co-packed products/ingredients have appropriate analytical criteria using industry and Lactalis standards.
Partners with R&D to provide technical knowledge regarding supply quality.
Oversees the investigations of copakers/supplier complaints. Ensures all complaints are investigated, resolved and the outcome is communicated.
Partners with suppliers in complex matters that require technical expertise. Consults internal experts as needed.
Ensures supplier performance data is collected, reviewed, and communicated to internal partners.
Responsible for informing copackers of the LHD quality KPIs including lowering CPM.
Partners with internal and external teams on issues involving technical services as it pertains to quality (pest control, uniform etc.).
Maintains a close partnership with cross functional teams at LHD, LAG, and LUSY to achieve company objectives. Maintains a connection with Groupe Lactalis Quality Department to maintain and gain technical knowledge.
Manages direct reports through developing and training, directing, monitoring, and coaching. Sets annual goals for team, routinely provides clear and actionable feedback. Conducts mid-year and year-end appraisals. Partners with HR on all employee relations issues.
Partners with Director, Quality Control to create new job descriptions, interview candidates and make selection decisions
Requirements
From yourSTORYto ours
Qualified applicants will contribute the following:
Education
Experience
Experience in cheese manufacturing is required.
8+ years related experience, including active involvement in Quality Programs in a cheese manufacturing environment.
5+ years of experience leading direct reporting team members is required is required.
Specialized Knowledge
Strong cheese chemistry knowledge.
Solid knowledge of GFSI, HACCP, US food regulations.
Proficiency with data management portals.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, specifically Excel.
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
Strong organizational skills and proven attention to detail.
Ability to prioritize and manage projects in a changing, complex environment.
Collaborative & pragmatic mindset.
Ability to travel up to 40% and work extended/off-work hours.
Lactalis Heritage Dairy is an equal employment opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against applicants with regard to any legally-recognized basis including, but not limited to: veteran status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, and physical or mental disabilities.