Quality Manager
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Job Location: ChicagoWant to make an impact?The Quality Manager provides leadership, direction, and oversight to the plant for quality and food safety. This role exists to ensure the plant delivers the required standards of quality and food safety according to Ferrara policies, procedures, and practices. The Quality Manager is also responsible for implementing and monitoring quality activities related to commercial logistics and points of sales quality.Ways you will make a differenceResponsible for holistic warehouse quality and food safety program direction and results Direct the quality activities of the assigned plant/distribution site Manages all Quality personnel Manages contamination prevention programs Investigates, acts, and resolves customer quality issues at all assigned locations Develops and Manages quality KPI objectives Provides Quality and Food Safety training Implements product traceability improvements Manages housekeeping improvements and inspection methodsSkills that will make you successfulStrong leadership, coaching and mentoring skills Auditing and assessment skills Strong written and verbal communication skills Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite Knowledge of food laws and regulations Understanding of basic food safety principlesExperiences that will support your successBachelor's degree in Engineering, Sciences, or Quality related field Minimum 5 years management experience Experience in food industry/CPG strongly preferred HACCP Certification FSMA, PCQI, GFSI certifications preferredFerrara's success in industry-leading innovation has been driven by deep consumer insights, strong retailer co-creation and partnerships, and a dedication to diversity of thought, experience, and people. A privately held company, Ferrara has its global headquarters in Chicago and an operational network of more than 27 locations in North America, Brazil, and China that includes manufacturing, distribution, sales, and R&D facilities. Ferrara is a privately held Ferrero related company. Learn more at www.ferrara.com or www.linkedin.com/company/ferrara- .EQUAL OPPORTUNITYWe are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, employment decisions and opportunities at Ferrara will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital or civil union status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, military or veteran status, disability, handicap, genetic information, pregnancy (childbirth or related medical condition), or on any other basis prohibited by law. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training.