Total Quality Management Senior Manager develops and implements an organization's total quality management strategy with policies, programs, and initiatives. Leads cross functional teams to study and develop effective tools, methods, and systems to ensure that the products and services are of the highest quality. Being a Total Quality Management Senior Manager creates standards used to measure quality results and to drive continuous improvements. Utilizes Six Sigma/Lean methodologies. Additionally, Total Quality Management Senior Manager requires a bachelor's degree in area of specialty. Typically reports to top management. The Total Quality Management Senior Manager typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. To be a Total Quality Management Senior Manager typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Clasen Quality Chocolate (CQC) is a world-class manufacturer of chocolate and innovative coatings. We have recently been awarded the Top Workplaces Award by the WI State Journal - No. 2 Large Employer and the Benefits Award. CQC has been growing double digits annually because of our flexibility, commitment, respect and integrity, and we are looking for quality individuals to join our team. Working for a family-owned company provides you with the opportunity to wear many different "hats," make a difference every day, and have fun doing it! We are committed to being an Employer of Choice in Southern Wisconsin and offering our employees a variety of traditional and unconventional benefits.
We are currently accepting applications for a Senior Cocoa Sourcing Manager in our Corporate Office on the East side of Madison, WI, ranked the "#1 Best Place to Live" by Livability.com. The position will work Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm and will report to the Vice President of Sourcing.
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The Senior Cocoa Sourcing Manager is responsible for managing all sourcing activity for cocoa-based products, including liquor, butter, powder, and cocoa beans. The Senior Cocoa Sourcing Manager will develop and implement category strategies designed to bring competitive value and high-level efficiency to CQC and is responsible for developing and maintaining business relationships with suppliers to maximize partnerships. The Senior Manager will create and execute risk management strategies that position CQC for competitive advantage. Responsible for negotiating commodity contracts through deep market understanding and analysis. Leverage experience to recommend innovative methods for buying, receiving, and storing raw materials that drive continuous improvement and cost savings within the supply chain and at CQC. The Senior Cocoa Sourcing Manager will coach and mentor Sourcing team members and provide Sourcing leadership cross functionally throughout CQC.
This role will leverage cross-functional collaboration with R&D, Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Sales, Quality, and Finance to create strategies that add value to CQC and position the company for maximum competitiveness. This role will be responsible for high level strategy development and execution for managed categories.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
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CQC is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability, protected veteran status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law. EEO Poster
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