Are you a self-driven person looking to advance your career as a high-impact player on a team? If so, we have an exciting challenge for you and your future!

At HP Hood LLC, we celebrate our differences. Our diversity of people, backgrounds, experiences, thoughts and perspectives are fostered to create an inclusive work environment. We are at our best when we respect and value each other – One Team One Company!

Our culture is built on value commitments to innovation, quality, results, integrity, community, people, and collaboration that fosters a strong employee engagement, teamwork, safety and wellness. We offer a competitive benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, wellness programs, employee discounts, 401k matches, tuition reimbursement, ongoing development, advancement opportunities and more. This position is also eligible for our bonus program.

Founded in 1846, today Hood is one of the largest and most trusted food and beverage manufacturers in the United States. Our portfolio of national and super-regional brands and licensed products includes Hood, Heluva Good, Lactaid, Blue Diamond Almond Breeze, Planet Oat and more.

For candidates based in NY/CT/CA, this position typically pays between 178,000- 223,400

Job Summary
Responsible for the oversight of the Quality Assurance Program for one or more manufacturing facilities. Oversees the overall Regulatory, Customer and HP Hood LLC Quality Assurance programs to ensure compliance to any applicable regulations or requirements as well as successful achievement of the FSQ strategy/KPIs. In addition, this position will work closely with business partners to ensure that product and process are effectively managed assuring compliance for all food safety & quality requirements by driving alignment, accountability, and ownership at the manufacturing sites. Responsible for building and fostering product/process and systems improvements and instilling a strong culture of quality through peer education, collaboration and empowerment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Collaborate on and implement short and long-term strategic plans to increase efficacy, capacity and capability of the operational quality processes in a continuous improvement mindset. Leverage relationships and collaborate with all Operations leaders and other critical Leaders at each applicable manufacturing facility on integration and harmonization of FS&Q functional requirements/metrics into the annual Operations business plans. Be an integral business partner with Operations leadership within each facility. Assure that all Quality and Food Safety functional systems and processes are designed to deliver at minimum the proper level of value preservation in each of the manufacturing locations and standardized where possible to deliver reliable and consistent product outcomes. Proactively measure plant Quality and Food Safety systems to assure complete compliance to HP Hood’s, Government/Regulatory and customer compliance requirements and design/integrate effective corrective action protocols. Manage the professional growth and development of the FS&Q Operations Quality team members at each facility aligning professional development needs with the identified business requirements of the division and overall company. Assure effective fiduciary responsibility/accountability through appropriate use of financial and human capital resources at each facility. Develops a culture of proactive quality Assist in the maintenance of strong customer relationships. Manage escalated situations and the ability to provide information to assist during normal or crisis related product quality, food safety or regulatory compliance issues. Additional responsibilities and duties as assigned

Education & Experience

12+ years of progressive food manufacturing management experience 9+ years of experience in supervising or leading teams B.S. in (Micro)Biology, Food Science, Dairy Science, Chemistry or equivalent. Beneficial experiences include: Working successfully with or within other functional areas such as Engineering and Operations. Driving or collaborating on new program design/change and subsequent successful implementation. Engaging in or leading complex problem-solving exercises with peer teams that require short- and long-term planning as well as experimentation and validation steps toward successful resolution. Successfully negotiating with peers in other functional areas to ensure that quality priorities are met while still meeting business needs. Assessing key performance indicator trends and condensing to top line takeaways and recommendations toward actionable and meaningful improvements. Successfully developing direct reports through effective and thoughtful planning utilizing combinations of team building exercises, coaching and mentoring

Skills and Competencies

Demonstrative ability to utilize root cause analysis tools, and the ability to teach and lead teams through said processes. Understanding of and conveying knowledge of food manufacturing microbiological principles, sanitation practice and design principles as well as their interrelationship with outcome-based product spoilage and food safety protection principles. Capability and capacity to drive strong SQC applications and actions in daily process assessments to reduce unnecessary variability and financial waste at each facility responsible for and in collaboration with peers. Understanding and application of US and Global Quality and Food Safety management systems. Execution of systems requirements across each facility accountable for as well as divisional and company standardization. Experience and understanding of industry pertinent U.S. FDA and USDA regulations and requirements. Interpersonal Savvy – Relates well to all kinds of people, builds constructive relationships and understands other perspectives in order to negotiate and diffuse high tension situations comfortably. Managing Vision & Purpose – Communicates a compelling and inspired vision focused beyond today; can inspire and motivate entire teams and functions. Command – Enjoys leading teams and takes unpopular stands where necessary; encourages direct and tough debate; is looked to for direction in a crisis, faces adversity head on and is energized by tough challenges. Crisis and Problem-Solving Savvy – Uses rigorous logic and methods to solve difficult problems with effective solutions; Can see hidden problems; Looks beyond the obvious and doesn’t stop at the first answers Dealing with Ambiguity – Can comfortably handle risk and uncertainty; Can decide and act without having the total picture. Travel required - up to 50%

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HP Hood is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Female/Minority/Veteran/Disabled

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