Ingredient Regulatory Compliance Program Coordinator

India is among the top ten priority markets for General Mills, and hosts our Global Shared Services Centre. This is the Global Shared Services arm of General Mills Inc., which supports its operations worldwide. With over 1,300 employees in Mumbai, the center has capabilities in the areas of Supply Chain, Finance, HR, Digital and Technology, Sales Capabilities, Consumer Insights, ITQ (R&D & Quality), and Enterprise Business Services. Learning and capacity-building is a key ingredient of our success.

Job Title

Global Chemical Residue and Contaminant Ingredient Program Coordinator

Management Level

Quality Scientist

Pay Grade

Professional, 45

Travel %

0-10%

Location

Mumbai

Work Type

On-Site

Relocation Eligible

No

Shift timings

1.30pm - 10.30pm

We exist to make food the world loves. But we do more than that. Our company is a place that prioritizes being a force for good, a place to expand learning, explore new perspectives and reimagine new possibilities, every day. We look for people who want to bring their best - bold thinkers with big hearts who challenge one other and grow together. Because becoming the undisputed leader in food means surrounding ourselves with people who are hungry for what's next.

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OVERVIEW

• As the Global Chemical Residue and Contaminant Supplier & Ingredient Program Coordinator, you will help implement and execute the Global Chemical Residue and Contaminant Supplier & Ingredient Program. In this role, you will support product compliance by partnering with ingredient suppliers and internal stakeholders around the world to evaluate supplier chemical residue and contaminant management programs and ingredient test results, ensuring they meet compliance requirements.
• You will make routine decisions regarding program and result acceptability, escalate issues when needed, prepare reports for stakeholders, and respond proactively to emerging issues and trends. As part of the Food Safety and Quality professional community, you will help strengthen our approach to ingredient management and support readiness for evolving ingredient compliance requirements.

KEY EXPERIENCES GAINED

In this role you will:

• Build deep knowledge of supplier chemical residue and contaminant management and compliance
• Gain experience resolving issues with suppliers and communicating metrics to a variety of stakeholders
• Work across highly cross-functional teams to support solutions to complex challenges
• Develop exposure to global food regulatory affairs

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Implement and execute the Global Chemical Residue and Contaminant Supplier & Ingredient Program:

• Assist with rollout planning and program communications;

• Contribute to improvements in data systems and program operations;

• Evaluate supplier Chemical Residue and Contaminant Program survey responses against GMI expectations;

• Assign ingredient chemical residue and contaminant specifications based on risk;

• Review ingredient certificates of analysis for compliance with ingredient specifications.

• Enter, manage, and analyze data. Compile and share routine reports for key stakeholders.

• Create and deliver training on program operations for a range of audiences.

• Partner with suppliers, General Mills Sourcing and External Quality Management to resolve issues or escalate concerns as needed.

• Communicate required information to manufacturing sites to support audit readiness.

• Collaborate with regional and global partners on ingredient acceptability and emerging chemical residue and contaminant-related issues.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Analytical Science, Toxicology, Food Science or related field.
• Experience: 3+ years' experience in food regulation and experience working with or for suppliers of food ingredients. Experience working with cross-functional teams and external partners.
• Technical Skills:Demonstrated understanding of food chemical safety and quality topics. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Soft Skills:Strong communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks on tight deadlines to adapt to changing priorities.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with global food regulatory frameworks
• Experience with global food chemical residue and contaminant topics.