Quality Assurance Manager-Salty

Since 1869 we've connected people through food they love. Our history was created by remarkable people, ideas, and innovations. It serves as inspiration and foundation for our future success.

We're proud to be stewards of amazing brands that people trust. Our portfolio includes the iconic Campbell's brand, as well as Michael Angelo's, noosa, Pace, Pacific Foods, Prego, Rao's Homemade, Swanson, and V8. In our Snacks division, we have brands like Cape Cod, Goldfish, Kettle Brand, Lance, Late July, Pepperidge Farm, Snack Factory, and Snyder's of Hanover.

We foster a culture of belonging where people come first, and diversity is embraced. And we live our values, always, while setting the highest standards for performance.

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

Imagine...working for a company that knows that its people are the key to its success in the marketplace. A company in which achieving extraordinary results and having a stimulating work experience are part of the same process.

We cultivate and embrace a diverse employee population. We recognize that people with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives fuel our growth and enrich our global culture.

We are looking for an individual who enjoys working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, likes to be challenged, and values the opportunity to make a difference.

General Summary

Lead and manage the entire range of Quality programs, as defined in the Campbell's Snack Quality Policies and CSC North American Quality Policies. Position has specific compliance, process, and consumer quality responsibilities. Position will manage a matrix relationship with Plant Manager to influence senior management on alignment of Quality strategies, Quality annual objectives, and Plant project plans. Individual will coordinate and deploy Quality Assurance programs across the site, and functional areas, and influence plant leadership with quality best practices.

Principal Accountabilities:

• 40% - Develop, drive, and continually improve a comprehensive quality program as defined by the Campbell's Snack QPM and CSC North American Quality Policies. (Compliance Quality)
• 20% - Drive process improvement initiatives through staff, work group, Campbell's Snack Quality staff, and R&D (Process/Food Quality)
• 25% - Manage & Drive Consumer Complaint programs, initiatives, and consumer delight models for each business.
• 10% - Manage department and team by establishing goals, objectives, individual development plans and coaching.
• 5% - Support plant programs across Safety, People, Quality, Delivery and Cost.

Job Complexity:

• Response to new or changes in regulations on specifications, procedures, quality, and implications where utilized in a range of finished product.

• Trouble shooting quality issues across the varied supply chains for ingredients, packaging, materials, and finished products supplied (examples; mixed labels, allergen risk management, equipment risk management, container nonconformance).

Job Specifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree
• 5+ years' experience in Consumer-Packaged Goods industry

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree Food Science

• 5+ years in food industry quality plant/systems quality plant/systems experience with demonstrated achievement in Quality leadership.

• Expert abilities and decision quality in Food Safety, Regulatory, and Quality Systems and their application within food processing. Facilitate and/or direct resolution to issues as it relates to food safety and quality.

• Expert knowledge in Sanitation and GMP Practices, familiarity with Pest Control programs and techniques

• Knowledge of Quality Standards, and Quality Policies, with skills and ability to execute against requirements.

• Knowledge and general business acumen to support and influence Manufacturing, including best practices and innovative technologies.

• Knowledgeable in industry Food Safety/Quality audit practices, and skilled in adapting to achieve business best practices.

• Capable of engaging other business units in the 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.

• Ensures plant personnel are technically capable of handling non-routine quality system issues and that issues are investigated, documented, and resolved.

• Record of leadership and demonstrated success in collaborative development, documentation, planning, and implementation and continuous improvement of quality systems.

• 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).

• Assertive, outspoken, yet collaborative. Demonstrated skills influencing components of the company, tough-mindedness, vision, and political savvy to manage internal and external relationships and situations.

• Dedicated work habits, takes initiative, sets high standards

• Knowledgeable and capable of collaboration on quality programs; drives improvement of consumer-based specifications.

• Aware of Continuous Improvement tools.

• Ability to manage, coach, and develop people, talent, and skills needed for the job.

• Ability to demonstrate and execute against the Campbell leadership model behaviors of Inspire Trust, Create Direction, Drive Decision Making, Build Talent & Culture, execute with Excellence, and Own the Results.

Working Conditions

Travel is estimated at 5%-10%.

Compensation and Benefits:

The target base salary range for this full-time, salaried position is between

$0-$0

Individual base pay depends on work location and additional factors such as experience, job-related skills, and relevant education or training. Total pay may include other forms of compensation. In addition, we offer competitive health, dental, 401k and wellness benefits beginning on the first day of employment. Please ask your Talent Acquisition Partner for more information about our total rewards package.

The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity for employees and qualified applicants in all aspects of the employment relationship, including consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, marital status, protected veteran status, disability, age, religion, or any other classification protected by law.