Product safety and quality advisor senior – Latin America and the Caribbean – Seattle, WA

　　Now Brewing – product safety & quality advisor sr. – Latin America and the Caribbean

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　　From the beginning, Starbucks set out to be a different kind of company. One that not only

　　celebrates coffee and the rich tradition, but that also brings a feeling of connection. We are known for developing extraordinary leaders who share this passion and are guided by their service to others.

　　The product safety and quality advisor senior role is an incredible opportunity for a mid-level career food safety and quality professional to support regional supply quality and product safety initiatives with our Latin America & Caribbean (LAC) suppliers & Licensees. You will work with industry experts, cross-functional teams, and an outstanding supply base to drive projects from start to finish. At the same time, you’ll be continuing a legacy of world class product safety and quality performance by managing quality signals, product incidents, supply base management and Licensees.

　　As a product safety & quality advisor senior – Latin America and the Caribbean, you will…

　　· Apply in-depth technical knowledge to projects and gather insights via supplier and product assessments and recommendations, across a wide variety of products and processes (e.g. novel ingredients/packaging, minimally processed ingredients, syrups, sauces, high acid aseptic products, low acid products, beverages etc.) Act as a product safety and quality system expert in the development of new product/project initiatives and operating practices.

　　· Ensure our LAC regional suppliers meet our product safety and quality requirements while sharing best practices and driving consistency across our Licensees in management of their own supply base.

　　· Influence and build relationships within Global Product Safety & Quality, cross-functionally and with LAC licensees, and suppliers, to deliver results within demanding timelines. Always consider product safety and quality in the context of Starbucks values and business priorities.

　　· Proactively analyze product safety and quality signals, metrics, audit data, customer complaints, regulatory, and workgroup inputs. Identify trends, lead investigations, and drive resolution of product related concerns from regulators, retail stores, regional quality partners, and/or internal and external customers.

　　We’d love to hear from people with:

　　· Strong food safety and quality leadership in multiple food and beverage manufacturing settings including plant experience (5 years minimum)

　　· Strong problem-solving skills including effective root cause analysis.

　　· Experience developing and implementing the product safety and quality aspects of the product specification. In-depth technical knowledge of product process and packaging.

　　· Proven track record of understanding partnership culture with ability to build strong relationships both internally and externally.

　　· Excellent communication skills – this role requires a partner who is willing to come to the table with not only solid recommendations, but the data to back them up. They will be expected to be the product safety and quality expert for their product portfolio at any meeting to which they are invited to. In this role, your audiences will need you to be able to articulate actions and decipher technical approaches to non-technical audience.

　　· Progressive experience in product safety and quality management system knowledge, including HACCP, 21CFR Regulations (e.g. parts 117, 113, etc.), supplier auditing based on GFSI standards (typically BRC and SQF for most suppliers), and preferably international standards (5 years minimum)

　　· Ability to think creatively, bringing new perspectives to existing solutions.

　　· Knowledge of Spanish / Portuguese preferred.

　　Join our incredible team and be at the cutting edge of Starbucks future in Product Safety and Quality. Apply today!