FSQR Lead CAN MEA at Cargill

Job Description

Job Location:

CAN MEA region/close to major international airport

This role is responsible for strategic and tactical planning and directs the development of all FSQR systems in the CAN MEA region.

Responsibilities include: developing and implementing FSQR policies, continuous improvement of FSQR processes and systems, shaping the region’s food safety culture and leading talent management practices.

• 20% ENSURE COMPLIANCE OF REGULATIONS/ POLICIES
  • Assumes ultimate accountability for compliance to all Food Safety and Quality regulations, policies, standards and practices across the CAN MEA region.
  • Analyzes, reviews and interprets FSQR policies, regulations, customer and supplier standards.
  • Directs implementation of FSQR policies, regulations, customer and supplier standards across manufacturing facilities and farms.
• 30% PERFORM PREVENTION ACTIVITIES AND ISSUE RESOLUTION
  • Ensures connectivity and collaboration between FSQR functions across all manufacturing facilities within the region.
  • Mediates and ensures resolution to moderately complex FSQR issues.
  • Leads the region’s crisis management team in the event of a food safety incident.
  • Directs work with suppliers, external manufacturers and distribution centers to ensure FSQR requirements and product specifications are in compliance.
  • Proactively identifies and anticipates potential risk and takes action to prevent food safety/ quality issues across the region.
  • Accountable to ensure the completion of audits across the region, to identify and proactively address risk areas.
• 20% DEVELOP IMPLEMENT AND ASSESS PROCESS/SYSTEMS
  • Directs the implementation of product specification systems, all quality, regulatory and food safety programs and management of change programs.
  • Drives continuous improvement in the areas of processes, plant design and customer focus.
  • Provides input to Regional and Operational Leaders related to base and non-base capital expenditures necessary for achieving/maintaining industry leadership position in the Food Safety area.
• 10% SHAPE FOOD SAFETY, QUALITY AND REGULATORY CULTURE/REPUTATION
  • Responsible for being the central FSQR interface for customers and suppliers for the region.
  • Builds internal and external partnerships to ensure product quality for customers.
  • Ensures that any customer complaint related to FSQR issues are addressed and that customer food safety and quality expectations are met.
  • Leads implementation of Enterprise/regional strategy to ensure a highly engaged FSQR workforce. Modifies strategy as appropriate for CAN MEA.
• 20% PEOPLE, RESOURCE & BUDGET MANAGEMENT
  • Leads talent management of employees in the FSQR organization for the region.
  • Coordinates talent management efforts with other Group/Region FSQR leaders in the Enterprise.
  • Builds and develops an effective, competent and engaged workforce in the CAN MEA FSQR organization.
  • Develops both long range (strategic) and short range (tactical) FSQR plans, in alignment with Cargill corporate FSQR, Enterprise and Group objectives.
  • Key member of the CAN MEA BOSC leadership team.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• 5-8 year’s experience in quality management, customer service, supply chain, or related area, preferably experienced in both customer and operations activities.
• 3 years of experience in managing people – direct or indirect influence (e.g. managing processes), demonstrated leadership and process control management skills and an ability to develop team members.
• Intermediate knowledge of quality assurance systems : ISO, HACCP, GMP, Supplier Quality Assurance.
• Intermediate auditing/compliance: applies auditing/quality compliance skills to identify & manage risks/compliance.
• Intermediate knowledge of food laws and regulations: stays up-to-date and ensures compliance with food laws and regulations.
• Intermediate plant/manufacturing knowledge – demonstrates practical knowledge of manufacturing processes and operations.
• Intermediate knowledge of Cargill policies & standards – Applies CFSRA policy and standards to enhance food safety and quality.
• Excellent communication skills (effective communicator with demonstrated ability to build strong relationships across multiple functions & external parties).
• Good computer skills : MS Office.
• Fluent in English.

Preferred Qualifications

• Understanding of statistical process control programs.
• Operations experience.
• Language skills other than English : Arabic, French, Turkish.
• International experience : proven ability to work with other cultures.

Conditions:

• This role requires traveling across the MEA region, to production plants and customers.
• The position will offer the opportunity to gain deep knowledge and understanding of FSQR practices and procedures, gain deep knowledge of operations at Cargill / CAN, gain experience in setting up a professional FSQR organization.
• The role is open also to candidates outside the posted position.