Product safety and quality advisor – Channel Development 

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From the beginning, Starbucks set out to be a different kind of company. One that not only
celebrates coffee and the rich tradition, but that also brings a feeling of connection. We are known for developing extraordinary leaders who share this passion and are guided by their service to others.

The product safety and quality advisor role are an incredible opportunity for a entry-level career food safety and quality professional to support supply quality and product safety initiatives with our beverage and channel development category.  You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and low-risk suppliers to support the implementation of Product Safety and Quality programs, ensuring the delivery of safe, wholesome, and premium-quality products to our customers. Simultaneously, you will uphold a legacy of world-class product safety and quality performance by managing quality signals, supporting cross functional team to address product incidents, and overseeing supply base management.

As a product safety & quality advisor – Channel Development, you will…

Work collaboratively across the organization and with suppliers to support Product Safety and Quality programs Monitor customer and partner complaints, routinely summarizing data and reporting issues Apply technical knowledge to projects (i.e. testing, supplier and product assessments, documentation) Proactively analyze product safety and quality signals, metrics, audit data, customer complaints, regulatory, and workgroup inputs. Identify trends, lead investigations, and drive resolution of product related concerns from regulators, retail stores, regional quality partners, and/or internal and external customers.

We’d love to hear from people with:

Strong food safety and quality experience in coffee roasting, and beverage manufacturing settings including plant experience (2-3 years minimum). Experience in food technology, food science, manufacturing, equipment, quality assurance, microbiology, food safety or R&D (2 years). Food Safety Certifications, such as safe food handling, sanitation, PCQI, HACCP, etc. Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices, (GMP) and HACCP principals. 4-year degree preferred, General Science, Food Safety, Microbiology, Env Public Health or Food Science.

Skills:

Ability to prepare clear and concise verbal, written, and visual presentations for managers and cross-functional peers. Experience in Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Smartsheet, OPM (Oracle Process Manufacturing) Ability to think creatively and balance multiple priorities and meet deadlines. Ability to organize collection of data, analyze qualitatively and quantitatively and capture conclusions. Ability to stay organized while working independently and meet deadlines in a fast paced, rapidly changing environment. Understands partnership culture with ability to build strong relationships both internally and externally

As a Starbucks partner, you (and your family) will have access to medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, and other voluntary insurance benefits. Partners have access to short-term and long-term disability, paid parental leave, family expansion reimbursement, paid vacation from date of hire*, sick time (accrued at 1 hour for every 25 hours worked), eight paid holidays, and two personal days per year. Starbucks also offers eligible partners participation in a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, a discounted company stock program (S.I.P.), Starbucks equity program (Bean Stock), incentivized emergency savings, and financial well-being tools.  Additionally, Starbucks offers 100% upfront tuition coverage for a first-time bachelor’s degree through Arizona State University’s online program via the Starbucks College Achievement Plan, student loan management resources, and access to other educational opportunities.  You will also have access to backup care and DACA reimbursement.   Starbucks will comply with any applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits, including, but not limited to providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, and in accordance with its plans and policies. This list is subject to change depending on collective bargaining in locations where partners have a certified bargaining representative. For additional information regarding partner perks and more detailed information about benefits, go to starbucksbenefits.com.

*If you are working in CA, CO, IL, LA, ME, MA, NE, ND or RI, you will accrue vacation up to a maximum of 120 hours (190 in CA) for roles below director and 200 hours (316 in CA) for roles at director or above.  For roles in other states, you will be granted vacation time starting at 120 hours annually for roles below director and 200 hours annually for roles director and above.

The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, and internal equity.  At Starbucks, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the high end of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.

If you live in the greater Seattle area, we offer a flexible workplace that allows for hybrid work. Partners can work remotely up to two days per week.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

We are committed to creating a diverse and welcoming workplace that includes partners with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We believe that enables us to better meet our mission and values while serving customers throughout our global communities. People of color, women, LGBTQIA+, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal state and local ordinances. Starbucks Corporation is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at applicantaccommodation@starbucks.com.