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Senior Manager, FSQA – US Foods - Rosemont, IL US
Foods with nearly $20 billion in annual revenue, US Foods is the 10th largest
private company in America, and a leading foodservice distributor. Many of
the entities that make up US Foods were founded in the 19th century,
including one that sold provisions to travelers heading west during the 1850s
gold rush. The company had used the name U.S. Foodservice since 1993. US
Foods offers more than 350,000 national brand products and its own
high-quality “exclusive brand” items, ranging from fresh meats and produce to
prepared and frozen foods. The company proudly
employs approximately 25,000 people in more than 60 locations nationwide, and
provides the finest quality food and related products to more than 250,000
customers, including independent and multi-unit restaurants, healthcare and
hospitality entities, government and educational institutions. The company is
headquartered in Rosemont, Ill., and jointly owned by funds managed by
Clayton, Dubilier & Rice Inc. and Kohlberg
Kravis Roberts & Co. Discover more at www.usfoods.com. We are seeking a Sr. Manager, FSQA
for our Rosemont, IL location. The
Sr. Manager, FSQA will leads the risk management function for food safety,
quality assurance and regulatory compliance for a US Foods Stock Yards
business unit, including the management of all FSQA staff assigned to Stock
Yards. Acts as the subject matter expert on FSQA and will lead the proactive
and periodic review of the FSQA systems utilized by Stock Yards. This
includes the updating of the all the US Foods Supplier Expectations and
Manufacturer Branded (MB) suppliers and products FSQA expectations for USF as
well as the development of new and innovative processes and modalities to
ensuring product conformity to FSQA expectations and standards.
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FSQA lead to drive new EB product development for Stockyards
products portfolio including the development and definition of product
specifications, FSQA product review process, ensuring product conformity to
defined specifications, internal and supplier approval process and the
overall product life cycle. These activities will have particular focus on
driving innovation and exclusive brand growth. ·
Drive FSQA compliance across the organization through the
development and implementation of dynamic, FSQA initiatives aimed at process
improvement and policy development. ·
Lead the effort to manage and maintain updated risk and
classification of suppliers. ·
Act as main FSQA point of contact in supplier, divisional and
customer relations through key activities, such as; leading FSQA
investigations, addressing product complaints directly with the supplier,
driving corrective action efforts in instances of non-conformance with FSQA
requirements, and managing US Foods response to third party audits. ·
As an FSQA subject matter expert - partners with internal
cross-functional teams (category management, R&D, sales, etc.) to achieve
overall FSQA initiatives, as well as organizational financial goals. ·
Develops and implements effective strategies to ensure product
quality standards in response to brand strategies changes. ·
Plays a critical role in defining and implementing key FSQA
initiatives across Stock Yards. ·
Provide
expert consultation and advice on matters of Food Safety and Quality
Assurance to cross-functional business partners. ·
Education/Training: Bachelor's degree in
Biological Sciences, Food Science or other science-based curriculum; Master's
degree in Food Science strongly preferred. Related Experience: Minimum of 10 years in FSQA, food
Science or related field. Must have at least 3 years
experience managing direct reports. Expert
knowledge of microbiology, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), food
allergens, product specifications management, quality systems, food safety
systems, and HACCP. HACCP certification is required. Proficient in
written and verbal communication, with sound presentation skills, as well as
the ability to effectively interact with internal/external
stakeholders. Good interpersonal skills, project management skills, and
analytical skills. Demonstrates sound judgment, professionalism, and leadership
skills. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office. Must display a firm
alignment and commitment to the USF foundational values, operating principles
and focus Ability to lift 30 pounds, sit and stand for long periods of
time. Must possess valid driver's license and be willing to travel up to 50%
of the time overnight Please
apply: http://www.usfoods.com/careers/default.htm |
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