Corporate Sr. Quality Specialist

Corporate Sr. Quality Specialist - Candy NA Apply for the Corporate Sr. Quality Specialist - Candy NA role at Mondelēz International . Job Description Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International? Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It With Pride. As a leader in RDQ, you are a senior technical resource and internal expert in areas of critical importance to the organization who regularly interacts with senior management. You apply your broad technical knowledge and in-depth knowledge of your technical specialty to identify, define and solve complex business problems. How You Will Contribute You will be the point of contact for multiple internal and external locations on quality related topics, ensuring products meet design, food safety and quality policy requirements. In this role, you will support R&D to design products, specifications and capabilities to bring consumer‑inspired quality to life. To excel in this role, you will drive implementation of regional and global strategies; identify, report, monitor and direct corrective and preventive actions associated with quality KPIs, and partner with cross‑functional internal and external business partners (R&D, regulatory, marketing and manufacturing) to meet our quality agenda. In addition, you will lead regional quality programs; share best practices among manufacturing sites through quality benchmarking; manage special situations and early warnings with respect to plant investigations, root‑cause analysis and follow‑up to protect Mondelēz International and our consumers, and be an ambassador, driving quality and sharing expertise with colleagues to ensure that quality improvement becomes an instinctive culture across the business. What You Will Bring Related experience in operations, quality and/or R&D. Knowledge of quality systems (HACCP, ISO9001 and FSSC22000). Microbiology and food safety and sanitation experience. Handling multiple tasks and prioritizing. Communication and leadership skills on cross‑functional teams. Statistical processes and problem‑solving techniques. Business acumen and influencing and negotiating skills. Auditing certification or equivalent experience is a decided advantage. More About This Role This position will provide service to the North America Candy business. It will interface with the BU cross‑functional teams (Marketing, R&D, Sales, Finance, Supply Chain, CS&L, etc.) and the Plant Quality Teams at internal and external manufacturing sites. Working as part of a cross‑functional team, you will lead quality activities to enable successful execution of the business objectives to maintain and grow our brands with an emphasis on delivering the desired consumer experience. Success in this role will require collaboration, communication, strong technical skills, demonstrated influencing skills, and an understanding of the consumers, applicable regulations, and the business. Additional Responsibilities Quality representative on Category Commercialization Teams, ensuring all Category projects meet design, food safety and quality policy requirements as defined by the I2M commercialization process. Lead the development of an End‑to‑End Brand Quality Strategy including roadmaps for delivery. Advocate and drive accountability for End‑to‑End Consumer Inspired Quality (CIQ). Work to continually improve performance against key quality measures by proactively identifying opportunities and recommending solutions. Responsible for day‑to‑day brand responsibilities, including reviewing communications from Field Sales and Customer issues and taking appropriate actions to resolve. Drive improvements in Quality Compliance, Consumer Complaints and Quality Culture by partnering with Plant Quality Teams. Support Plant quality teams during 3rd Party inspections and audits. Education / Certifications Minimum B.S. degree in Food Science, Engineering, Microbiology, Chemistry, or other related Sciences. Job Specific Requirements Minimum 8 years related experience in Quality, Food Safety and/or R&D in a food manufacturing environment. Travel Requirements Approximately 15% travel may be required for key project needs and meetings. Frequent travel to sites in Greater Toronto Area is required. Occasional international travel (US - Mexico). Work Schedule Hybrid with 2-3 days per week onsite at Hamilton Plant and Gladstone Office. Compensation & Benefits The expected base salary range for this position is $93,300 to $116,650 CAD depending on several factors such as experience, skills, education and budget. In addition to base salary, this position is eligible to participate in a highly competitive bonus program with a target of 10% with possibility for overachievement based on performance and company results. Mondelez also offers several generous employee benefits, including health insurance, wellness and family support programs, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plans, paid leave programs, education related programs and enhanced vacation and holiday entitlements. Relocation No relocation support available. EEO Statement Mondelez welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates with disabilities taking part in all aspects of the selection process. #J-18808-Ljbffr