Glanbia plc is hiring: Sr. Quality Manager, Contract Manufacturing in Downers Gr

Contract Manufacturing Quality Senior Manager Glanbia Performance NutritionJoin this dynamic team focused on delivering better nutrition for every step of life's journey The Opportunity We are seeking a dedicated and experienced professional to lead our Co-Manufacturing Supplier Quality team. This role is pivotal in ensuring the quality and safety of our contract-manufactured products, which include protein bars, protein-based snacks, dry blended products, RTD beverages, dietary supplements, and capsules/tablets. This role reports to the Director Global Supplier Quality and duties include but are not limited to the following; Team Leadership: Develop and lead a dynamic team of managers and specialists, ensuring performance and development goals are met. Quality Assurance: Act as the primary resource for problem identification, resolution, and continuous improvement in co-manufacturing quality. Standards Compliance: Ensure companywide food safety and quality standards are met through collaboration and relationship-building with internal partners. Partnership Development: Work directly with contract manufacturing partners to foster strong business-to-business relationships. Performance Monitoring: Maintain and improve performance monitoring systems, including KPIs such as first-time quality and complaints per million. Trend Analysis: Identify and report on performance trends to executive leadership. Continuous Improvement: Lead initiatives for continuous improvement in co-manufacturing management and product specifications. Consumer Feedback: Monitor consumer complaints to identify trends and areas for improvement. CAPA Investigations: Lead investigations into key vendor non-conformances and deviations, working with cross-functional teams to implement corrective actions. Audit and Compliance: Maintain audit and scorecard systems, ensuring accuracy in product specifications and compliance with regulatory standards.The Skills you will bring to the team Minimum: Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Biological Sciences, Engineering, or a related field. Preferred: Advanced degree (Master's/PhD) or advanced certification in related fields. Minimum of 10+ years in QA systems implementation and management, with at least 5 years in a managerial role within a medium-sized food manufacturing environment. Extensive knowledge of FDA current Good Manufacturing Practices and the Code of Federal Regulations for human food and dietary supplements. Strong background in food safety plans, HACCP, FSQ programs, and GFSI standards. Proven track record in business performance improvement and quality systems design. Excellent people management and influencing skills. Strong understanding of statistics and statistical process control. Proficient in quality control applications, word processing, spreadsheets, and databases. Ability to work in manufacturing environments and maintain GMPs. Willingness to travel up to 50%.If you think you have what it takes, but don't necessarily meet every single point on the job description, please apply!Where and how you will work The opportunity will be based in Downers Grove, IL with hybrid working arrangements available through our Smart working model which allows you a greater choice in how you work and live, giving you a better work-life balance. What we would like to offer you! The opportunity to develop your career on a global stage, continuous learning through an on-demand learning platform, and a competitive compensation package including staff discounts, generous family leave policy, health & dental plan, competitive salary, 401K. About Glanbia The Glanbia Group comprises three divisions: Glanbia Performance Nutrition, Glanbia Nutritional's, and Joint Ventures Collectively and with our partners we offer an incredible breadth of expertise in nutrition. We employ a team of 6,000 people, work with global food and beverage companies, and sell our award-winning and market-leading products in 130 countries worldwide. At Glanbia, we celebrate diversity, because we know that our individual strengths make us stronger together. We welcome and encourage interest from a variety of candidates, we will give your application consideration, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status.At Glanbia, our culture celebrates individuality, knowing that together we are more.