Quality Coordinator

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Job Summary: This professional will impact lives and promote a preventive culture, ensuring product safety and quality through the definition of standards and processes, with a focus on continuous improvement and compliance with requirements. Key Highlights: 1. Management of Quality Programs and FSSC Certification 2. Leadership in innovation projects and acting as an agent of change 3. Strong interface and support with departments, acting as a facilitator : General Mills is committed to being a force for good through a global inclusion strategy that brings diversity to our people and culture, enabling higher levels of engagement with our employees to grow alongside our customers and consumers. For us, creating an inclusive environment and fostering diversity drives company growth while supporting the development of our employees. Job Description: **FUNCTION MISSION** Impact lives and promote a preventive culture focused on ensuring the safety and quality of our products through the definition and communication of standards and processes, promoting continuous improvement of our systems and compliance with legal requirements, policies, and certifications. **RESPONSIBILITIES** * Management of Quality Programs: FSSC scheme certification, regulatory agency audits. * Updating and managing departmental documents, ensuring successful compliance and process excellence. * Developing prioritization plans for implementing corrective actions. * Managing documents to ensure compliance with regulatory standards. * Managing traceability, ensuring continuous improvement in the process/system. * Managing KPIs and ensuring critical analysis of information. * Theoretical and practical knowledge of statistics. * Strategic handling and direction of customer and consumer complaints. * Managing mandatory training related to the Quality Management System. * Managing new projects and serving as a connector for new innovation demands. * Responsible for building and implementing preventive risk analyses using HACCP. * Strong interface and support with departments, acting as a facilitator in incorporating new initiatives and projects. * Leading innovation projects and acting as an agent of change during the incorporation of new demands. * Follow-up on actions and requests. * Serving as an internal multiplier of procedures and standards. * Leading food safety and quality through the direct team. **EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS** * Solid prior experience in factory operations, with involvement in quality management systems, process management, and/or integrated management systems. * Strong leadership and ability to communicate effectively with diverse technical profiles and senior leadership. * Completed undergraduate degree in Engineering: Chemical, Food, Production, or Pharmacy; Biology and/or related fields. * Specialization in Quality or Food Safety is considered a plus. * Strong proficiency in quality tools. * Experience in the food industry. * Experience in people management. * Experience in risk analysis. * SAP knowledge. * Advanced Excel proficiency. * Advanced English – desirable. Company Description: General Mills is a global leader in the food industry, working to make the foods the world loves! Our global brands include Cheerios, Annie's, Yoplait, Nature Valley, Häagen-Dazs, Betty Crocker, Pillsbury, Old El Paso, Wanchai Ferry, Yoki, Blue, and many others. Headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA, the company entered Brazil in 1997, launching premium ice cream Häagen-Dazs. In 2012, it acquired Grupo Yoki Alimentos, achieving a new business model and becoming the owner of well-established Brazilian brands Yoki, Kitano, and Mais Vita. Today, we are a passionate team of 35,000 employees across more than 100 countries and all continents.