• Lead the creation and execution of a global quality strategy that aligns with business objectives and regulatory requirements across all markets.
• Develop, implement, and maintain a global quality management system (QMS) to ensure consistent product quality and safety standards across all facilities and regions.
• Ensure all products meet international regulatory standards and food safety guidelines (e.g., FDA, EFSA, Codex Alimentarius, etc.).
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement by identifying opportunities for quality enhancements and efficiency gains across the organization's processes, products, and systems.
• Act as the lead in addressing and managing product recalls or quality crises, ensuring effective communication, and implementing corrective actions.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with global suppliers and customers to ensure the highest standards of raw materials and finished products.
• Oversee internal and external audits, ensuring corrective actions are implemented. Assess potential risks to product quality and food safety and proactively address them.
• Work closely with Quality and Food Safety Technology Center, R&D, Operations, and Supply Chain teams to resolve quality-related issues and ensure product consistency.
• Monitor key quality performance indicators (KPIs) globally and communicate findings to senior leadership regarding global quality initiatives, trends, and challenges.
• Partner with the centralized teams on the development of quality training programs for all colleagues to ensure they are up-to-date with best practices, food safety protocols, and quality systems.

• Bachelor's degree required with a Masters preferred in Food Science, Microbiology or related field.
• 15+ years of industry experience in Food Manufacturing.
• 10+ years Quality Management experience, preferred in Animal & Pet business.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills a must. Ability to communicate and interact with all levels of the organization, including senior management, customers, and regulatory officials as needed.
• Prior enterprise level quality and food safety experience is required.
• Knowledge and experience working with FDA, USDA and international regulatory agencies.
• Knowledge and experience with GFSI and QMS certifications.
• Extensive experience in a food/beverage manufacturing and laboratory environment, HACCP, and food safety practices.

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