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Mondelez International Corporate Food Safety/Sanitation Principal Scientist in New Jersey
Job Description
Corporate Food Safety/Sanitation Principal Scientist
Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It With Pride.
What you need to know about this position
The Food Safety/Sanitation Manager must possess educational background and technical skills to ensure effective deployment of MDLZ risk-based Food Safety management programs from design to execution for External Manufacturers in the North America region. This is a leadership role working with cross-functional teams and regularly interacts with R&D, Corporate Quality, and supply chain senior management. The candidate must be versatile, able to work in cross-functional teams, and be capable of working proactively across multiple projects.
How you will contribute
You will be part of the Global Food Safety team, reporting to the Corporate Food Safety leader in NA. This role will provide technical expertise to appropriate functions and locations within the North America External Manufacturing (EM) network.
Outline the food safety and sanitation strategy, priorities, and ways of working, in alignment with the Company and functional strategies.
Review and approvefood safety in design documentation, and manufacturing sites’ Food Safety programs, such as HACCP (including validation and verification), PEM, Finished product testing, Allergen management, Foreign Material management, sanitation,pest management and cleaning programs, etc. in area of responsibility.
Provide technical Food Safety and Sanitation expertise to build capability, support, and assess end to end Food Safety and Sanitation programs at EMs.
Ensure Risk Assessment is employed as the key decision-making approach for Product, Process and Package Design Safety in area of responsibility.
Support effective management of operational Food Safetyand sanitation challenges at priority external factories, troubleshooting and problem solving, includingrecommending disposition decision making based on risk assessment. Review, analyze and trend Food Safety and sanitationKPIs for external manufacturing sites to proactively identify preventive actions.
Lead and promote a robust Food Safety culture.
Communicate food safety and sanitation best practices.
What you will bring
A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career and the following experience and knowledge:
Proven track record of delivering risk-based Food Safety Programs to drive commercial outcomes, within CPGfood environment. Strong manufacturing food safety and sanitation experience.
Good understanding of food safetyin design, must have knowledge ofthe commercialization process, including preliminary food safety assessments, pest management and sanitation.
Project management and managing multiple priorities.
Self-starter with a strong drive for results, ability to work remote with limited supervision and flexibility to adjust work schedule outside of core hours to support urgent plant and business needs.
Strong communication skills and ability to influence key business partners.
Sound product safety knowledge (understanding of microbiology) / food technology across product portfolio (biscuit/bars/chocolate/candy).
A culture of restless curiosity and a continuous improvement mentality
Required Experience :
Minimum of 6-8 years’ experience in the food industry and microbiology, to include but not limited to plant food safety/sanitation,food safety auditing and compliance.
Strong technical knowledge and experience onFood Safety programs, including HACCP, and pre-requisite programs (GMP, pest control, pathogen environmental monitoring, etc.)
FS/Sanitation auditing training and experience preferred.
Previous experience in cross functional teams leading and supporting resolution of technical issues in compliance to company’s policies and procedures.
Excellent written and oral communication skills; able to effectively communicate to all functions and levels within the organization.
Digitally savvy & data driven mindset.
Education:
- MS,PhD in Microbiology, Food Safety, Food Science, or related field.
Travel requirements:
- 50% travel to locations in Canada, US, and Mexico.
Work schedule:
- Remote, preferably in the Chicago area
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
Food safety
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.