Job Information
Mondelez International Quality Lead in Chicago, Illinois
Job Description
Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International?
We are the creators of Oreo, Ritz Crackers, Triscuit, Sour Patch and Swedish Fish to name a few.
Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It With Pride.
As part of Manufacturing, you’ll use your skills, our systems and a wide array of raw materials to help create the delicious finished products our consumers love. While taking ownership in your area of work, you’ll also ensure the safety of yourself and your colleagues while producing our top-quality products reliably and efficiently within our integrated supply chain.
How you will contribute
The duties may include (but are not limited to):
Delivers overall Quality targets and owns Quality results for assigned production line(s).
Ensures Food Safety the of the assigned production line(s) by implementing the relevant legal & Corporate Requirements (HACCP, GMP, etc.).
Ensures strict adherence to the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) outlined by Mondelēz with respect to GMP and FSSC 22000.
Assures product quality for assigned production line(s) by ensuring the testing all relevant properties of established and new raw materials, packaging materials, processes, semi-finished products and finished products in accordance with local and corporate SOPs and regulatory requirements.
Establishing statistical confidence, and statistical reliability while developing sampling plans that maintain statistical process controls.
Analyzing and summarizing data by completing hypotheses to provide reports, and making recommendations.
Determining quality improvement parameters by identifying statistical methods relevant to manufacturing processes.
Conduct Allergen Validations and Changeover Cleaning Verifications.
Coordinating sensory panels for assigned production line(s).
Managing the calibration & verification program for laboratory equipment and organizing the sampling and shipping of products and swabs for testing by external laboratories.
Managing the hold and release of raw / packaging materials and finished products.
Complete investigations for Serious Complaints related to Food Safety and drive improvements in overall complaints for assigned production line(s).
Identify, participate, facilitate or support Operations for Quality related RCA’s Manage Corrective and Preventive Action Program for assigned production line(s).
Research and propose new analytical equipment and methods to drive improvement and reliability.
Education and Experience
Bachelor's Degree: Food Science/Engineering/Biology/Quality or other relevant sciences.
Minimum 3 years of experience as a quality supervisor, quality lead/manager, quality engineer.
Knowledge of relevant Food Safety and Regulatory requirements
Identification and Management of Microbiological Organisms and Systems Experience in Lean Manufacturing
Working knowledge of statistics, root cause analysis, and corrective action process.
Certified Quality Engineer preferred
HACCP certification preferred
GFSI audit certification preferred
What you will bring
A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career and the following experience and knowledge:
Analytical and computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Problem Solving & Decision Making – identifies and solves problems, develops innovative solutions, acts decisively, and shows good judgment.
Strong communication skills (oral and written).
Strong Continuous Improvement mindset
Excellent Time Management, Prioritization and Organizational skills
Potential - capable of assuming more responsible roles within the organization.
More about this role
Education / Certifications:
Bachelor's Degree: Food Science/Engineering/Biology/Quality or other relevant sciences.
Certified Quality Engineer preferred
HACCP certification preferred
GFSI audit certification preferred
Job specific requirements:
Minimum 3 years of experience as a quality supervisor, quality lead/manager, quality engineer.
Knowledge of relevant Food Safety and Regulatory requirements
Identification and Management of Microbiological Organisms and Systems Experience in Lean Manufacturing
Working knowledge of statistics, root cause analysis, and corrective action process.
Work schedule:
- Monday - Friday / Weekends Flexibility 1st shift from 7:00am - 3:00pm
No Relocation support available
Business Unit Summary
The United States is the largest market in the Mondelēz International family with a significant employee and manufacturing footprint. Here, we produce 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/Affirmative Action employer. 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.
Job Type
Regular
Supply Chain Quality Assurance
Product Quality, Safety and Compliance
At Mondelēz International, our purpose is to empower people to snack right through offering the right snack, for the right moment, made the right way. That means delivering a broader range of delicious, high-quality snacks that nourish life's moments, made with sustainable ingredients and packaging that consumers can feel good about.
We have a rich portfolio of strong brands – both global and local. Including many household names such as Oreo, belVita and LU biscuits; Cadbury Dairy Milk, Milka and Toblerone chocolate; Sour Patch Kids candy and Trident gum. We are proud to hold the number 1 position globally in biscuits, chocolate and candy as well as the No. 2 position in gum
Our 80,000 Makers and Bakers are located in our operations in more than 80 countries and are working to sell our products in over 150 countries around the world. They are energized for growth and critical to us living our purpose and values. We are a diverse community that can make things happen, and happen fast.
Join us and Make It An Opportunity!
Mondelez Global LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. 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.