Manager, Quality Systems and
Food Safety (3982)
Req Id 3982 - Posted 05/25/2012 - UNITED STATES
- Illinois - Bedford Park - Quality Safety,
Regulatory Affairs - Full Time
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Corn Products
International, Inc. (NYSE:
CPO) is one of the world's largest corn refiners and a major supplier of
high-quality food ingredients and industrial products derived from the wet
milling and processing of corn and other starch-based materials.
Headquartered in the Chicago suburb of Westchester, Illinois, Corn Products
International is a leading supplier of starches, sweeteners and other
ingredients. We are the world's largest producer of dextrose and a leading
regional manufacturer of starches, syrups and glucose. To review our long
history of success, please visit us at www.cornproducts.com.
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Job Title:
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Manager, Quality Systems and Food Safety
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Position Location:
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Argo Plant – Bedford Park, IL
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Business Unit:
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North America Sweetener and Industrial
Solutions
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Primary Function
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To manage the quality assurance, food
safety, GMP, and pest control functions at the Argo Pant to ensure products
and critical manufacturing supplies meet all applicable government,
customer, and company expectations for quality and safety.
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Reports To:
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Manager, Quality
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Supervision:
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5 Direct Reports and 2 Indirect Report
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Key Deliverables
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Critical Deliverables
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Business
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Direct the planning and implementation of Quality Management
System programs and procedures to ensure Argo’s processes and products
comply with government regulation, meet customer requirements and company
expectations, and achieve business goals.
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Manage internal audits, customer and third party audits, and
conduct audits of external facilities to ensure compliance with company,
customer and regulatory expectations.
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Provide leadership, consultation and direction to all
departments on issues related to product quality and safety, consult with
divisional and corporate Quality Assurance on programs and policies that
impact Argo operations to ensure customer concerns and technical issues
related to quality and food safety are addressed and corporate quality
requirements are met.
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Ensure customer concerns are addressed in a timely manner.
Ensure all non conformances are documented and
addressed effectively and timely.
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Ensures team is embedded in the Argo Safety Culture to meet
regulatory and corporate policies.
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Support operations of the plant Quality Controls Systems to
ensure timely and proper release of raw materials, packaging materials and
products.
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Agility and Innovation
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Work with operational units to rectify any deficiencies
identified in quality systems.
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Relationships
and People
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Provide leadership, coach and mentor direct reports to build
their skills and decision making abilities to achieve business goals.
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Direct the evaluation, development, and training of department
personnel to maintain a safe, competent and motivated workforce.
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Knowledge, Skills,
and Requirements:
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· Bachelor of Science Degree (i.e. Engineering, Chemistry,
Microbiology, etc.) or significant experience in quality assurance/control,
operations, analytical or other technical functional area.
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Preferably 7-10 years of experience working in the area of
quality control/quality assurance within a manufacturing environment, in
Corn Wet Milling.
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Significant experience and knowledge of ISO, GMP, food
ingredient quality control systems, food safety and security.
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Desired behavior,
personal attributes,
(Success Drivers
And Competencies):
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Demonstrated ability to lead change in a large Quality
Assurance organization.
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Demonstrated experience and knowledge of motivating, training,
developing and managing people.
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Demonstrated ability to challenge traditional methods of
accomplishing tasks and work activities.
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Ability to identify and implement creative, innovative
solutions.
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Proven ability to lead and facilitate in a team environment
and build consensus in a positive manner with customers and team members.
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Strong planning, organizing, and time management skills.
· Proficiency in setting priorities and executing multiple
assignments in a timely and efficient manner.
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Relocation Available:
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Yes
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Corn Products
International, Inc. is
proud to provide a competitive compensation and benefits package including
medical, dental and life insurance, a 401(k) with a generous company match, a
pension plan and long term career growth potential.
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