Associate Director, Quality - External Manufacturing

Campbell Soup Company

Job Overview

Location

USA - Remote

Job Type

Full-time

Full Job Description

📋 Description

• The Associate Director, Quality – External Manufacturing serves as the Make vs Buy (MvB) Quality interface with assigned business units, connecting Quality with Supply Chain, Marketing, Sales, and R&D. This role manages a team of MVB Quality Managers and supports quality operations for external manufacturing partners, ensuring compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements.
• Day to day, the role leads a team of MVB Quality managers to support new product commercialization, quality improvement initiatives, and enabler programs at co-manufacturers (30%); provides technical support to plant and corporate Quality teams and assists with project execution, identifying and implementing continuous improvement activities focused on food safety and quality (20%); supports investigation of consumer complaint trends and ensures corrective actions are implemented (10%); collaborates with co-manufacturers to maintain adherence to Campbell’s Supplier Expectation Manual and quality requirements (10%); implements quality programs and supports internal/external audit readiness, ensuring compliance with design and execution standards (10%); tracks and reports quality KPIs for assigned co-manufacturers, identifying trends and recommending improvements (10%); and supports alignment of quality objectives within assigned scope, ensuring consistency with broader organizational goals (10%).
• Campbell Soup Company, founded in 1869, is a trusted steward of iconic food brands including Campbell’s, Goldfish, Pepperidge Farm, Prego, Snyder’s of Hanover, V8, and many others. The company is committed to innovation, employee growth, and community impact through initiatives like Campbell’s Cares and Employee Resource Groups.
• In this role, you will develop technical leadership in external manufacturing quality, drive food safety and quality improvements across the supply chain, influence cross-functional decision-making, and grow your expertise in quality systems, regulatory compliance, and supplier management while contributing to the safety and quality of beloved consumer brands.

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelors Degree
• 8+ years in food industry/Quality experience with strong knowledge of GMP, food safety, and quality systems
• Bachelors Degree in Food related field

🏖️ Benefits

• Benefits begin on day one and include medical, dental, short and long-term disability, AD&D, and life insurance (for individual, families, and domestic partners)
• Employees are eligible for our matching 401(k) plan and can enroll on the first day of employment with immediate vesting
• Campbell’s offers unlimited sick time along with paid time off and holiday pay
• Giving back to the communities where our employees work and live is very important to Campbell’s. Our “Campbell’s Cares” program matches employee donations and/or volunteer activity up to $1,500 annually
• Campbell’s has a variety of Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to support employees

Skills & Technologies

Junior

Remote

$141k-203k

Degree Required

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About Campbell Soup Company

Campbell Soup Company is a global food manufacturer headquartered in Camden, New Jersey. Founded in 1869, it produces soups, sauces, snacks, and beverages under brands such as Campbell's, Pepperidge Farm, Goldfish, Pace, Prego, V8, Swanson, and Snyder's-Lance. The company operates manufacturing and distribution facilities across North America and sells products through retail grocery, mass merchandisers, e-commerce, foodservice, and convenience channels. Campbell Soup Company is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under ticker CPB and focuses on delivering convenient, nutritious meals and snacks to consumers worldwide while maintaining a commitment to sustainability and community initiatives.

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