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(USA) Senior Manager, Food Safety and Quality Assurance - Manufacturing
WalmartUnited Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 5 Jan 2026
💰 $174,000/yr($116,000/yr – $174,000/yr)
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What you'll do...
Ensures the plant meets quality and federal state and local food safety standards by collaborating with cross-functional teams to conduct an indepth review of the production process Leads the routine testing and analysis of incoming and outgoing products Leads investigations including root cause analysis into incidents quality issues and complaints Partners across the plant and organization to ensure quality and food standards are incorporated in training and processes Partners with plant sanitation leadership to monitor validate and trend performance and processes Leads and monitors Food Safety and Quality programs and systems for the dairy in support of delivering food safe quality products by developing implementing and maintaining quality and food safety standards policies controls and guidelines for the plant to be compliance with requirements of federal state and local regulatory agencies for example USDA compliant Evaluates data from government-mandated thirdparty testing laboratories and regulatory inspections to identify areas of focus Partners with the appropriate facility associates to gather information resolve issues and reduce occurrence of food safety and quality risks Communicates trends and data regarding quality and food safety issues Serves as a subjectmatter expert for quality and food safety Collaborates with stakeholders for example regulatory agencies plant leadership to reduce food safety and health risks and enhance compliance and product quality Leads the development and implementation of strategic plans by developing new enhanced processes and procedures to manage risks Reviews analyses of new regulations Researches regulatory guidance and industry trends relevant to plant operations Supports plans to ensure compliance Monitors new metrics trend reports and tracking tools Creates new training tools Collaborates with stakeholders regarding new and enhanced processes Sponsors new risk management approaches for enhanced compliance Drives food safety enhancements by reviewing food and health safety audits and regulatory inspection reports Leads the development of processes standards and policies to ensure the organization meets all regulatory and Walmart corporate expectations Reviews compliance action plans Reviews and interprets food safety test results Oversees the development of metrics reports and tracking tools Drives the execution of multiple business plans and projects by identifying customer and operational needs developing and communicating business plans and priorities removing barriers and obstacles that impact performance providing resources identifying performance standards measuring progress and adjusting performance accordingly developing contingency plans and demonstrating adaptability and supporting continuous learning Provides supervision and development opportunities for associates by selecting and training mentoring assigning duties building a teambased work environment establishing performance expectations and conducting regular performance evaluations providing recognition and rewards coaching for success and improvement and promoting a belonging mindset in the workplace Promotes and supports company policies procedures mission values and standards of ethics and integrity by training and providing direction to others in their use and application ensuring compliance with them and utilizing and supporting the Open Door Policy Ensures business needs are being met by evaluating the ongoing effectiveness of current plans programs and initiatives consulting with business partners managers coworkers or other key stakeholders soliciting evaluating and applying suggestions for improving efficiency and cost effectiveness and participating in and supporting community outreach eventsRespect the Individual: Builds highperforming teams embraces differences in people cultures ideas and experiences creates a workplace where associates feel seen supported and connected through a culture of belonging creates opportunities for all associates to thrive and performx000B
Respect the Individual: Works collaboratively builds strong and trusting relationships communicates with impact energy and positivity to motivate and influencex000B
Respect the Individual: Attracts and retains the best talent empowers and develops talent and recognizes others contributions and accomplishments
Act with Integrity: Maintains and promotes the highest standards of integrity ethics and compliance models the Walmart values to support an
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