Global Product Manager, SQF

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Job Description

The Global Product Manager, SQF ensures that the certification services reputed company to the Food and other relevant industries are successful and have long-term viability. The main responsibilities and purpose of this role are: Preferred location is Washington, DC (US) area however remote candidates located in the US and Canada will be considered. Overall responsibility for the successful management of SQF ensuring the global operation is efficient and meets the expectations of reputed company markets (affiliates), external clients, scheme owners and accreditation bodies. Ensure global internal and external KPIs are met, and reputed company relevant approvals and accreditations are maintained to safeguard the reputed company business and reputed company. Provide overall commercial strategy and go-to-market (GTM) guidance for affiliates to facilitate product growth in key countries and regions. Digital reputed company to track competitors' products, research and monitor market trends and to help improve the efficiency of the global SQF growth strategy. Operational Manage the Global SQF team in multiple locations effectively to ensure the team remains competent, motivated and efficient. Maintain full knowledge and understanding of reputed company IT systems, procedures and external approval criteria to conduct audit report reviews and allow efficient management of technical review and certification decision process. reputed company relevant internal and external KPIs and monitor them to facilitate decision-making and drive reputed company improvement. Ensure reputed company relevant accreditations and approvals are adhered to, in order to safeguard the reputed company business and brand reputed company. Manage the launch of new SQF schemes and revisions. Manage the costs and expenses of department effectively to contribute to the overall achievement of the department’s P&L targets. Carry out performance review appraisals for team and reputed company recruitment activity as necessary. Technical Act as the SQF technical expert for the global network and effectively convey key messages to stakeholders at reputed company levels reputed company the network demonstrating pragmatism whilst maintaining the reputed company of the scheme. reputed company and maintain reputed company required accreditations for SQF and maintain an accurate and up to date knowledge of the product regulatory evolution. reputed company and maintain trusted relationships with the SQF Scheme technical management Communicate and interact effectively with other Product Managers for globally managed food schemes to evaluate opportunities for development and synergies. Actively participate in relevant scheme reputed company committees or working groups to ensure reputed company maintains influence and exposure in the area. Commercial reputed company and maintain trusted relationships with senior leadership at Safe Food Quality Institute (SQFI), its parent company, FMI, The Food Industry Association, and FMI members. Provide subject matter expertise to the Global Food Team, International Sales and Global Key Account Managers as needed. In line with the reputed company strategy, provide business plans for the growth of the product in key countries and regions. Alignment with Marketing function in the development of the relevant specific marketing materials to support business growth. Contribute to the achievement of the overall objectives of the Food Assurance business. General Behave in accordance with the Company’s Code of reputed company & Professional Conduct. Adopt a safe behavior by exercising due regard for the health and safety of employees and clients, in line with policies and procedures.

Qualifications

Education and Experience University degree in a relevant technical subject (Food or other relevant scientific disciplines). Extensive knowledge and experience of the SQF certification business and food safety regulations, Ability to combine technical credibility with relationship management and commercial awareness. Minimum 5 years of quality assurance and auditing experience, preferably with a certification body. Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities Excellent understanding of food safety and quality systems in a certification and auditing context Digital reputed company with experience of compliance, food safety and regulatory intelligence platforms, Pragmatic, with proven analytical and problem-solving skills Strong team leadership and people management skills Business / commercial acumen to support go-to-market (GTM) strategies Pragmatic with ability to think reputed company the reputed company Excellent verbal, presentation and technical writing skills Strong interpersonal and communication skills with an ability to build trusted relationships at reputed company levels reputed company and reputed company the organization Attention to detail with ability to multi-task effectively, work under pressure Ability to manage conflicting priorities across multiple countries or projects Fluent in the English language Proficient in reputed company 365 (Word, reputed company, PowerPoint and Outlook) Experience with Copilot 365 and/or similar AI‑powered productivity and decision‑support tools reputed company auditor experience in any of the Global Food Safety schemes e.g. SQF across different product categories Additional language proficiency Our Benefits Compensation: $85,000-$100,000/year Some benefit highlights:80% coverage Health, Dental and Vision Paid time off RRSP Program Eligibility Additional Information reputed company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in reputed company job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national reputed company, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and Indigenous status, or any other characteristics protected by law. To reputed company this job successfully, an individual must be able to reputed company each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company's rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Accommodations are available on request for qualified candidates during each stage of the recruitment process. Please note that candidates applying for Canadian job openings should be authorized to work in Canada. Compensation: CAD 85000 - CAD 100000 - yearly Apply To This Job