Job Description

Job Description

Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International?

We are the creators of Oreo, Ritz Crackers, Triscuit, Sour Patch and Swedish Fish to name a few.

Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It With Pride.

Mondelēz International – Chicago Bakery is a manufacturer of biscuits and crackers. The products are produced, unitized, and stored at the facility for shipment to various Distribution Centers and customers throughout the United States and Canada.  Under the direction of the Process Quality, this position defines and drives the quality agenda for a defined line ensuring that all quality and food safety objectives, goals and targets are met.    

As part of Manufacturing, you’ll apply your expertise, leverage advanced systems, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure our consumers enjoy safe, high-quality snacks every time. In this role, you’ll focus on preventing issues, driving continuous improvement, and leading Quality and Food Safety (Q&FS) initiatives at the production line level.

How you will Contribute:

Leading and coordinating the Quality & Food Safety (Q&FS) agenda for assigned production line(s), ensuring alignment with site and corporate strategiesRepresenting Q&FS in daily management system (DMS) meetings, line-level quality reviews, and quality-related initiativesActing as the primary liaison for line-related R&D activities, including new product introductions and process changesCommunicating line-specific quality initiatives, updates, and progress with the broader Quality teamEnsuring QCMS compliance by coordinating corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs), internal audits, document control, and continuous improvement effortsDriving the implementation of global Quality Policies and ensuring compliance with external standards (e.g., FSSC 22000)Leading HACCP activities for assigned production line(s), including hazard analyses and risk managementGoverning the GMP and CCP/sPP programs for production line(s) to ensure robust food safety and product quality systemsManaging incident response, leading root cause analysis (RCA) investigations, developing corrective and preventive action plans, and verifying their implementationAnalyzing consumer and customer complaints, developing action plans to address root causes, and tracking closureBuilding capability with operations and maintenance teams to assess risks during change management and reducing incidents related to new equipment or process changesMonitoring and refining statistical process controls (SPC), implementing sampling plans, and conducting regular risk assessmentsLeading risk assessments for line trials, raw material exceptions, and other operational changes, ensuring compliance before approvalImplementing sensory evaluation programs on the line to ensure product quality aligns with consumer expectationsProviding technical input and training to build quality and food safety capability within the line teamCollaborating with Operations, Engineering, and other functions on quality-related projects, such as new equipment installation or process optimization

What you will Bring?

A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career and the following experience and knowledge:

Analytical and computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)Problem Solving & Decision Making – identifies and solves problems, develops innovative solutions, acts decisively, and shows good judgment.Strong communication skills (oral and written).Strong Continuous Improvement mindsetExcellent Time Management, Prioritization and Organizational skillsPotential - capable of assuming more responsible roles within the organization

More About this Role

Education / Certifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in Quality Assurance, Food Science, Biology, Microbiology, Engineering, Operations Management or a related field.Certified Quality Engineer preferredHACCP certification preferredGFSI audit certification preferred

Job Specific Requirements:

Minimum 3 years of experience as a Quality Supervisor, Quality Lead/ Manager, or Quality EngineerKnowledge of relevant Food Safety, and Regulatory requirementsIdentification, and Management of Microbiological Organisms, and SystemsExperience in Lean ManufacturingWorking knowledge of statistics, root cause analysis, and corrective action process.

Work Schedule:

Monday to Friday1st shift - From 7:00am to 3:00pm

Salary and Benefits:

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $73K to $92K. the exact salary depends on several factors such as experience, skills, education, and budget. The salary range may vary based on geographic location. In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for participation in a highly competitive bonus program with possibility for overachievement based on performance and company results. In addition, Mondelēz International Company offers a variety of benefits to eligible employees, including health insurance coverage, wellness and family support programs, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plans, paid leave programs, education-related programs, paid holidays and vacation time, and many others. Many of these benefits are subsidized or fully paid for by the company.

No Relocation support available

Business Unit Summary

The United States is the largest market in the Mondelēz International family with a significant employee and manufacturing footprint. Here, we produce our well-loved household favorites to provide our consumers with the right snack, at the right moment, made the right way. We have corporate offices, sales, manufacturing and distribution locations throughout the U.S. to ensure our iconic brands—including Oreo and  Chips Ahoy! cookies, Ritz, Wheat Thins and Triscuit crackers, and Swedish Fish and Sour Patch Kids confectionery products —are close at hand for our consumers across the country.  

Mondelēz Global LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact 847-943-5460 for assistance.

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Job Type

Regular

Supply Chain Quality Assurance

Product Quality, Safety and Compliance