Global Standards, Requirements and Performance Improvement Sr. Mgr. - WWAL - Global FS & QS

Griffith Foods is the caring, creative product development partner helping food companies meet the evolving needs of consumers while sustaining the planet. As a family business founded in 1919 and headquartered in Alsip, Illinois USA, Griffith Foods is known for true, collaborative innovation guided by their Purpose of "We Blend Care and Creativity to Nourish the World". The company's product capabilities range from seasonings and marinades to coating systems and sauces that are better for people and better for the planet. For more information, visit www.griffithfoods.com.

Hybrid out of Alsip, IL

Pay Range - $140K - $155K Base Salary + bonus

Provide strategic direction and leadership for global Griffith Foods Food Safety and Quality Systems across all locations and businesses within the portfolio, including all enterprise systems and functional tools.

The role will set and manage all requirements and standards related to FSQS policies and related functions/processes to assure regulatory compliance, customer satisfaction, consistency of purpose and improvement in performance.

The candidate for this role must be an expert in FSQS information systems, food safety and quality standards, testing methods and lean/continuous improvement processes within the food industry, by bringing consistency and best practices through communication and evaluation of performance.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Indirectly lead and mentor a culturally diverse team of food safety and quality professionals across all global locations, fostering an environment of collaboration, innovation, excellence and continuous improvement.
• Ability to review data and results and make key recommendations for areas in need of improvement and focus to assure organization performance at an optimal level.
• Strong knowledge and capabilities in FSQS information systems include the ability to evaluate current processes for improvement and delivery program management for version control and new functionality.
• Capabilities to evaluate lean/continuous improvement projects, tracking progress and results, and expansion of successful outcomes to other locations.

• Understanding the regulatory and functional evaluation of current testing and monitoring procedures with expansion of successful outcomes to other locations.
• Management of support systems to measure Key Process Indicators, global FSQS policies and connecting systems to provide information and accessibility to all global functions and locations.
• Provide on-site evaluations of FSQS related Lean projects and provide internal auditing and evaluation capabilities to provide suggestions for improvement and consistency at all global locations.
• Leads the management of all FSQS functional systems including reports and operational effectiveness.
• This position will be responsible for managing training systems for all global supply-chain and specific topics/subjects for FSQS.

Functional Knowledge

• Overall responsibility for the management and development of Global Griffith Foods FSQS policies and standards including review and interpretations processes.
• Conducts audits and evaluations as needed to measure performance at the global operations level.
• Collect and communicate global performance goals and status, with ability to provide analysis and improvement suggestions. Report as KPI.
• Set and keep global standards for testing methodologies including discovery of new methods and improvements.
• Set and keep global standards for micro methodologies including audits and analysis of such labs' performance.
• Collect and provide global reports on improvement processes such as cost of quality projects and all FSQS projects listed in project management software. Report as KPI.
• Lead the development and management of global crisis and incident management system.
• Manage and develop global document library systems used by FSQS.
• Manage and improve global ERP FSQS systems to ensure appropriate performance and a plan to improve those efforts.
• Set global standards for Measurement System Analysis and provide training. Assure issues with performance are addressed and improved.
• Provides global FSQS updates to all other support departments on FSQS key initiatives, challenges, failures, and improvements.
• Promotes continuous improvement on FSQS processes to achieve stronger linkages between other functions and the company overall process.
• Works with other functional heads to achieve company success on initiatives.
• Audits Griffith Foods sites on food safety and quality systems compliance. Reviews and provides direction for corrective action requirements.

Business Expertise

• Must be an expert in food quality systems, regulatory requirements and food safety concerns within the Griffith Foods portfolio and related industries.
• Expert in lean and continuous improvement techniques and capabilities.
• Proficient in understanding project management and cost improvement requirements.
• Knowledge of Information Technology Systems.
• Drive innovation and technological advancements by staying current of industry trends, emerging regulations/technologies and competitive landscape.

Leadership

• Cultivate strong relationships with key stakeholders, including customers, suppliers, partners, and industry organizations to drive collaboration, innovation and strategic partnerships.
• Excellent leadership communications, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire and influence cross-functional teams and stakeholders at all levels of the organization across different geographical locations and cultures.
• Proven ability to build and nurture high-performance teams, foster a culture of diversity and inclusion, and make suggestions on improvement and development of individuals.
• Must be able to manage and influence in areas with organizational authority or responsibility.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Griffith Foods believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity. Griffith Foods does not discriminate against qualified employees or applicants because of the following actual or perceived characteristics: race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding or related medical condition, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, genetic characteristic or information, AIDS or HIV status, order of protection status, marital status, military or veteran status, unfavorable discharge from military service, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Equal employment opportunity will be extended to all persons in all aspect of the employer-employee relationship, including recruitment, hiring, participation in benefit programs, training, promotion, transfer, discipline, layoff, recall, and termination.

Benefits:

Benefits for this role include Medical, Rx, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts, EAP, Health Advocacy, Financial Planning, Parental Leave, Care.com, Adoption & Surrogacy Assistance, Education Assistance/Tuition Reimbursement, Safety Reimbursement, Lifestyle Spending Account, Group Life & AD&D, Voluntary Life Insurance, Short Term & Long Term Disability, 401(k) Plan with Company Match, ESOP, PTO, Holiday's & Leaves, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, Home & Auto Insurance, Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Long Term Care + Life Insurance & Legal Assistance. There is also potential for a discretionary bonus, this bonus is based on personal & company performance and is not a guaranteed bonus plan.

Client-provided location(s): Alsip, IL

Job ID: Griffith_Foods-JR100602

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2025-07-30T12:45:01