Description
**Competencies:**
Customer Focus, Sense of Urgency, Goal-Oriented Work, Action Orientation, Analysis and Problem Solving, Leadership, Excellent Written Communication, Customer Focus.
**Technical Competencies:**
Advanced English
Use of Quality Tools and Continuous Improvement Techniques.
Knowledge and application of Quality Standards and Systems.
GFSI knowledge desirable
Lean Sigma training desirable
**Responsibilities**
* Serve as internal auditor and manage the audit system for certification bodies or customers
* Develop and implement corrective action plans to mitigate negative trends
* Ensure HACCP plans are reviewed and updated as appropriate
* Investigate and mitigate complaints related to product safety
* Lead quality improvement initiatives in collaboration with other departments (including DPPM and incident rate)
* Ensure compliance with food safety, customer, and regulatory requirements
* Lead problem-solving initiatives and Root Cause Analysis and Countermeasures (RCCM)
* Participate in CIA audits and in managing the customer complaint process
* Manage the Product Safety platform at the local level
* Responsible for GFSI certification (through IFS PacSecure or equivalent)
* Ensure training of employees and contractors on product safety procedures
* Provide support on quality matters, data collection, and information for customers
* Participate in new product meetings and oversight of the testing process
* Root cause analysis of non-conforming product