Position Summary...
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 events
Respect 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 and foster our culture holds oneself and others accountable supports Walmarts goal of becoming a regenerative company by making a positive impact for associates customers members and the world around useg creating a sense of belonging eliminating waste participating in local giving
Act with Integrity: Acts in a selfless manner and is consistently humble selfaware honest fair and transparent
Serve Our Customers and Members Delivers results while putting the customer first considers and adapts to how where and when customers shop and applies the EDLP and EDLC business models to all plans
Serve Our Customers and Members Makes decisions based on data insights and analysis balances short and longterm priorities and considers our customers fellow associates shareholders suppliers business partners and communities when making plans
Strive for Excellence: Displays curiosity and a desire to learn takes calculated risks demonstrates courage and resilience and encourages learning from mistakes
Strive for Excellence: Drives continuous improvements adopts and encourages the use of new technologies and skills and supports others through change At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet. Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage. Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance. Paid time off benefits include PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more. You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable. For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices . Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms.
For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart (https://one.walmart.com/) .
The annual salary range for this position is $116,000.00 - $174,000.00 Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include :
Regional Pay Zone (RPZ) (based on location)
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Minimum Qualifications...
Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.
Option 1: Bachelor's degree in food science or related area (with a minimum of 8 credit hours each in microbiology and chemistry and 5 years' experience in food or dairy quality assurance .
Option 2: 10 years' experience in food or dairy processing quality assurance.
1 year's supervisory experience, preferably in a manufacturing lab environment.
2 years' Safe Quality Food (SQF) process experience or 2 years Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) process experience.
1 year's experience utilizing Microsoft Office (for example, Excel, Word, PowerPoint), as well as SPC Programs and SAP.
Preferred Qualifications...
Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.
Additional training and/or certifications (for example, Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP), United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), Statistical Process Control (SPC))., Manufacturing (for example, food processing, dairy processing), including laboratory and/or sanitation responsibilities., Master's degree in Food Science, Biology, or related area.
Primary Location...
601 N Walton Blvd, Bentonville, AR 72716, United States of America
Walmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and has a no tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment.
Walmart, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer- By Choice. We believe we are best equipped to help our associates, customers, and the communities we serve live better when we really know them. That means understanding, respecting, and valuing diversity- unique styles, experiences, identities, abilities, ideas and opinions- while being inclusive of all people.