Product Safety & Quality Advisor Sr

Product Safety & Quality Advisor Sr:

• Creates standards, procedures, and tools to leverage to assure that suppliers & facilities meet requirements.
• Implements PSQ training & programs.
• Applies in-depth technical knowledge to projects and gathers insights (i.e. testing, supplier and product assessment).
• Leads audits and qualifies facilities. Ensures successful and timely completion of audits and corrective actions.
• Confirms accuracy of supplier documentation and assesses risk within the supply base.
• Attends trials and commercialization runs.
• Proactively analyzes product safety and quality metrics and customer complaints. Escalates issues to manager and supplier and drives complaint resolution. 
• Lead investigation and resolution of PSQ concerns from regulators, stores, internal/external stakeholders.
• Understands and remains current on product safety and quality industry trends and practices. Adapts to learn new areas of the business.
• Develops quality improvement project plans. Identifies key hurdles. Determines criteria for success. Recommends resources and timing.
• Collaborates and influences cross functionally and with suppliers to support Product Safety and Quality programs.

Telecommuting permitted up to 20% per week.

Full time employment, Monday – Friday, 40 hours per week. Pay Range: $127,400 to $153,300 per year.

From free coffee to competitive pay, Starbucks is proud to offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package to our eligible part-time and full-time partners. Benefits include 100% tuition coverage through our Starbucks College Achievement Plan, health coverage with a variety of plans to choose from, and stock & savings programs like our equity reward program, Bean Stock. What’s more, Starbucks offers flexible scheduling and opportunities for paid time off. Visit starbucksbenefits.com for details.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor’s degree in Food Safety, Microbiology, Public Health, Food Science, or a related field, plus 5 years of progressive, post-baccalaureate work experience in a food safety related role. In the alternative, employer will also accept a Master’s degree in Food Safety, Microbiology, Public Health, Food Science, or a related field, plus 3 years of work experience in a food safety related role.

Must have 3 years of experience in developing and implementing product safety and quality aspects of product specifications. 

Must have 3 years of experience in managing customer complaints from multiple sources.

Must have 3 years of experience in presenting data-based recommendations concerning food safety and quality issues in products to a non-technical audience. 

All candidates must be able to demonstrate that they qualify as a Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI) through experience or certification. 

Telecommuting permitted up to 20% per week.

Must be willing and able to travel domestically up to 25%.

Company Name: Starbucks Coffee Company

Location: Seattle, WA

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