SGS

Global Manager, Food & Sustainability Customized Solutions

SGS

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Poland

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About the role

  • Lead and drive the operational and commercial development of the Global Food Customized Audit sub-unit in line with the Food Business Assurance growth strategy.
  • Lead the development of the Food sustainability portfolio in line with the Sustainability strategic plan in alignment with Supply Chain Services (SCS) business unit to ensure corporate and divisional objectives and growth targets are met.
  • Demonstrate a strong digital mindset, interpreting how data and technology can enhance food business assurance performance and operational efficiency to drive commercial outcomes.
  • Define strategy and roadmap for the growth of customized audits, voluntary certification schemes (non-accredited) in line with the overall Food Business Assurance strategic plan.
  • Ensure sustainable revenue growth in line with budgeted targets with Food Customized Solutions.
  • Implement an efficient and robust operational/technical model for the execution of international customised audit contracts to ensure technical consistency across the regions.
  • Work closely with Head of International Sales & Global Key Account Management and their team to ensure KPIs for global contracts are met and that the execution plan for new customized audit contracts is clear, efficient and meets the expectations.
  • Lead the technical team for Global Food Key Accounts throughout the execution process.
  • Working closely with the Global Food Certification Team, managing the performance of global food technical resources (e.g., auditors, technical reviewers, technical managers).

Requirements

  • 10+ years of food industry experience
  • 5+ years Testing, Inspection & Certification (TIC) sector experience
  • Min. bachelor’s degree in food science, microbiology, chemistry or related scientific discipline
  • Broad experience of food safety principles, food safety and quality management systems, food manufacturing processes with understanding of food industry trends and challenges facing the sector across different segment categories
  • Experienced people leader in a global food role with a commercial mindset
  • Product development experience using digital platforms, digital applications and digital solutions (from concept to market)
Benefits
  • Dynamic work environment
  • High professional standards
  • Commitment to employee development
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
food safety principlesfood quality management systemsfood manufacturing processesdigital applicationsdigital solutionscustomized auditsvoluntary certification schemesoperational efficiencydata interpretationcommercial development
Soft Skills
leadershipstrategic planningteam managementcommunicationcollaborationpeople managementcommercial mindsetoperational consistencyperformance managementKPI management
Certifications
bachelor’s degree in food sciencebachelor’s degree in microbiologybachelor’s degree in chemistry