Director, Food Safety & Quality Systems

Job Description :

Company Description :

McDonald's is proud to be one of the most recognized brands in the world, with restaurants in over 100 countries that serve 70 million customers daily.?We continue to operate from a position of strength. Our updated growth strategy is focused on staying ahead of what our customers want and realizing further growth potential. Our relentless ambition is why McDonald's remains one of the world's leading corporations after almost 70 years. Joining McDonald's means thinking big and preparing for a career that can have influence around the world.

At McDonald's, we see every day as a chance to create positive impact. We lead through our values centered on inclusivity, service, integrity, community and family. From support of Ronald McDonald House Charities to our Youth Opportunity project and sustainability initiatives, our values keep us dedicated to using our scale for good : good for our customers, people, industry and planet. We also offer a broad range of?outstanding benefits including a sabbatical program, tuition assistance and flexible work arrangements.

Department Overview

The U.S. Food Safety & Quality Systems Team is part of the North America Supply Chain function that enables the McDonald's System to connect customers with food they love and trust.

Responsibilities

Primary Responsibilities

Lead USFSQS Strategic Planning for data analytics / integration, team and system tools, and emerging / evolving food safety and regulatory risks to understand and communicate State of FSQS and guide areas of team's FSQS focus

Lead realization of USFSQS team Goals & KPIs via collaboration with team, business and oversight of internal and 3rd party / external resources

Mentor, coach and support People Development and foster an environment where everyone has equal opportunity to succeed

Define and lead Prioritization, Agility & Consistency processes and ways of working, focusing on Driving Results and Outcomes most meaningful to the customer and business today and for tomorrow (future-proofing)

Key Needs of the Role

Strengthen and innovate data management systems, team and system tools as well as ways of working and emerging / evolving food safety and regulatory risk communication and management tools

Drive data integration and interpretation, using team and system tools to facilitate translation of data into "reality" and communicate critical path forward. Embrace artificial intelligence (AI) integration into tools and FSQS data management strategies.

Refine and execute a system communications strategy / message map to strengthen systems awareness of the "State of FSQS" and progress against team KPIs.

Lead the process of identifying, influencing and communicating proposed and pending food safety regulatory changes and issues potentially impacting the 3LS

Lead management and governance of foundational US FSQS policies, programs, and ways of working.

Lead and strengthen the team and system Crisis Management tools, including stock recoveries

Collaborate across all 3LS, maximizing impact as a member of the U.S Supply Chain Director team and across the US and GSC / global business to influence change, manage opportunities and improve overall business system performance.

Benchmark within and outside the system, sharing the McDonald's story, partnering and collaborating on industry issues, to identify and integrate best-in-class FSQS practices including data management strategies and foundational processes to drive FSQS excellence.

Qualifications

Leadership and individual skills required : ability to build trust and credibility as a valued business partner, anticipatory issues identification and risk management; establishing and institutionalizing programs within a complex organization; ability to successfully influence and manage stakeholder expectations through effective communication; leading through complexity and ambiguity; and, effectively leveraging subject matter expertise to support others, take appropriate risks and create value

Leadership of technical services, food safety, quality systems, and / or scientific & regulatory affairs function(s), including managing compliance and improving performance within a commercial business environment

Demonstrated passion and commitment to coaching and developing others

10+ years of experience with an ingredient / food manufacturing company and / or retailer with a demonstrated ability to strategically plan and lead, influence change and direction, and deliver results that matter most for the business and customer

Advanced degree / education in food safety and / or related fields preferred-e.g., food science, microbiology, environmental health, animal / agricultural sciences, veterinary medicine

Compensation

Bonus Eligible : YES

Long - Term Incentive : YES

Benefits Eligible : YES

Salary Range

The expected salary range for this role is $149,260.00 - $190,310.00 per year

The above represents the expected salary range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we may also consider your experience, and other job-related factors.

Additional Information :

Benefits eligible : This position offers health and welfare benefits, a 401(k) plan, adoption assistance program, educational assistance program, flexible ways of working, and time off policies (including sick leave, parental leave, and vacation / PTO). Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on job classification and length of employment.?

Bonus eligible : This position is eligible for a bonus, calculated based on individual and company performance.

Long term Incentive eligible : This position is eligible for stock or other equity grants pursuant to McDonald's long-term incentive plan.

McDonald's is an equal opportunity employer committed to the diversity of our workforce. We promote an inclusive work environment that creates feel-good moments for everyone. McDonald's provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities as part of the application or hiring process or to perform the essential functions of their job. If you need assistance accessing or reading this job posting or otherwise feel you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact mcdhrbenefits@us.mcd.com. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

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Requsition ID : 2157