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locations

Hoffman Estates, IL

Lafayette, IN, USA (Sagamore)

McIntosh, AL

Sycamore, IL

Decatur, IL

time type

Full time

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Posted 5 Days Ago

job requisition id

JREQ7724

Senior Quality Manager, North America
Role Purpose
Environmental, Health, Safety and Quality Systems (EHSQS) is the number one priority at Tate & Lyle. It is one of our core values and influences every business decision we make. The Sr. Quality Assurance (QA) Manager will be responsible for leadership in direction of Quality Assurance Managers at all partner facilities assigned to their

group. This

guidance includes ensuring the Food Safety and Quality Management Systems at each facility comply with company policies, specifications, food safety standards, government regulations, and industry best practices. Additionally, the Sr. QA Manager will demonstrate and foster a culture of continuous improvement to further elevate our performance and standards.
About us
In 2018, Tate & Lyle embarked on a Journey to EHS Excellence (J2EE). This was a multi-year strategy developed to shape the future of the company. We have made tremendous progress to this point through the evolution of our cultural maturity model in support of our EHSQS programs and will continue our focus on achieving excellence within every aspect of the business.
Accountabilities
The Senior QA Manager will provide support, coaching and direction as needed for all partner facilities.

They will serve as a key member of their regional leadership team and function as the senior point of contact for all escalated Supply Chain, Product Management and Manufacturing issues which arise. This will be accomplished, in part, by being a visible presence at manufacturing sites and the commercial offices on a basis that is aligned with Global Quality and Global Ops leadership.
Further expectations include:
Be the demonstrated lead in personal and product safety for the QA teams
Develop and sustain an environment for the personal and professional growth and development of the Quality Assurance Managers and teams for all facilities
Hold

responsibility for

the provision of support

across Quality activities

and compliance within

their assigned region

to ensure compliance with national and international

regulations, the

safe operation of our facilities, the quality of the work performed, and the safe completion of all tasks without harm to health, safety, the environment, or our customers
Provide support to enable and empower our employees and contractors on EHSQS matters, ensuring everyone is engaged in shaping our EHSQS programs
Actively support and promote the Journey to EHSQS Excellence, conducting assessments, facilitating best practice sharing, and domain expertise
Engage proactively with the commercial team (Sales & Product Management) to resolve roadblocks to success while leveraging quality as a competitive advantage
Engage proactively with the Innovation and Commercial Development team to ensure quality compliance for new product development in the region
Provide QA/QC support and advice in partnership with Quality Systems & Governance as needed to Supply Chain Managers concerning any third-party tollers, vendors, or

suppliers.
Identify QA/QC best practices and drive implementation across the broader network
Accelerate, implement and embed initiatives derived from Global Quality at partner facilities
Lead support and execution of internal audits at manufacturing facilities and external audits for services providers
Skills and Experience Required
Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Food Engineering, Chemistry or comparable field required
5+ years of related Management experience either directly or tangentially related to Manufacturing Quality Systems (Food Mfg. preferred)
5+ years experience in direct team

leadership required
Sound felt leadership, listening, coaching, and organizational capabilities
Familiarity and experience with GFSI Food Safety certification management required
A clear focus on the development of high performing teams
Formal preventive controls, Quality System training is strongly preferred
Open, honest, direct, non-aggressive communication skills with internal and external stakeholders at all levels
Strong regional Regulatory, Kosher, Halal and GFSI third party audit management experience
Proactive, process-oriented, continuous improvement approach
Self-managing, flexible to work under pressure and on your own initiative
Purpose driven in Transforming Lives Through the Science of Food
Lean Six-Sigma project experience or certification preferred.
Commercial knowledge/business acumen; experience working closely with Commercial teams
Allergen control management expertise, food safety, environmental monitoring and food defense programs
Strong knowledge of SAP Quality Management system required
Ability to travel

within assigned region(s)
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ocation of position is preferred to be near a T&L site (Sycamore-IL, Decatur-IL, Hoffman Estates-, Lafayette-IN, Van Buren-AR, McIntosh-AL, Houlton-ME)
California Consumer Privacy Act ("CCPA")
The Company is committed to complying with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and all data privacy and laws in the jurisdictions in which it recruits and hires employees. We collect the following categories of personal information for the purpose of hiring the best qualified applicants and to comply with applicable employment laws: Name and contact information; Job preference and work availability; Social Security Number and/or other identification information; Education and qualifications; Employment history and experience; Military service; Reference and background check information, including relevant criminal history and credit history; Social media information; Pre-employment test results; Post-offer medical examination information and results, including drug test results; Voluntary self-disclosure information regarding minority, veteran, and disability status; and Information provided by you during the hiring process.
Tate & Lyle is an equal opportunity employer, committed to the strength of an inclusive workforce.
About Us

Our purpose, Improving Lives for Generations , inspires everything we do. Whether its by making food and drink healthier and tastier; continuously improving how we work; promoting a safe working environment; or making a difference to our local communities, we believe we can successfully grow our business and have a positive impact on society.
Our work is driven by consumer health needs and trends, governments desire to build and support healthy communities, and the need for affordable food and nutrition in many parts of the world. We deliver ingredients and solutions to meet all these needs. Our speciality sweeteners and fibres help reduce sugar and calories. Our fibres enrich food and improve digestive health. Our texturants and stabilising systems help extend shelf-life and make food manufacturing easier. Our bulk sweeteners deliver great tasting products at an affordable cost. And our industrial starches give strength to the packaging used to deliver online goods to millions of homes every day.
Across the globe, we are Improving Lives for Generations . And all our talented and skilled people help us on this journey. Want to know more? Take a look

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