Quality Technical Senior Manager

Job Purpose

Lead and manage Quality Technical activities across all regions in order to ensure that all activities are in conformance with the expected regional Quality standards, and continuously strive to improve the Quality and value of Quality Technical Management Systems.

Strategic Contribution 

• Participate and contribute to the development and refinement of Panda Quality short and long-term strategy and ensure it is properly translated into technical plans for Panda Quality Technical Requirement.
• Support building the Quality Technical requirement development, that aligned with the Company strategy, by ensuring that Panda’s relevant long and short-term plans are effectively converted into the appropriate functional objectives.

Leadership 

• Lead the effective achievement of the Quality Technical unit objectives by setting individual objectives, managing performance, developing, and motivating employees to maximize individual and functional performance. 
• Coordinate the activities of the team to ensure that all work is carried out efficiently, in line with the annual business plans, policies and procedures. 
• Ensure proper implementation of the functional strategy by managing the day-to-day operations of the Quality technical unit, providing guidance, encouraging teamwork, and facilitating delivery of work processes to achieve high performance standards.

Product Quality & NPI Management:

• Develop and maintain Product specification standards across Panda’s Products (e.g. Private Label and Fresh) and services and ensuring it is in compliance with regulation, local and international requirement.
• Establish the execution of Product Quality evaluation to ensure product conformance for business continuity and consumer safety.
• Drive Product Quality through New Product Introduction (NPI) program to ensure the compliance of product to Panda’s standard.

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineer, Chemical Engineering, Quality Management and Food Science, or any other relevant field is required
• Master’s degree in Engineering, Business Management, food science or any other relevant field is preferred.
• Certified Lead auditor is preferred.
• Certified Product packaging specification preferred.

Experience & Competencies

• Minimum 10 years of experience with (5) years at a Quality position.
• Knowledge in Quality management Systems.
• Knowledge of local and international food safety standards (HACCP, ISO, AIB, BRC) and Saudi regulatory authorities’ standard requirements.
• Have experience in different fields of food safety & hygiene (Manufacturing, Retail or Hospitality).
• Leadership, developing others, Emphasizing Excellence, Attention to Details, Thoroughness & Dealing with Complexity.
• Ability to identify and set priorities, plan, and effectively allocate appropriate resources.
• Ability to work well under pressure.

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Skills

• Leadership and management skills.
• Gets results
• Lives the values
• Communicates with impact