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Amazon lists this Manager III, Risk, Product Safety Assurance, WWGS Private Brands opportunity in austin, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Description Reporting to the Executive Leader of Product Safety Assurance (PSA), this person will help lead the PSA Team under WFM Ops and Food Safety (FS) supporting World Wide Grocery Stores (WWGS) Private Brands (PB) business. This leader will drive product safety, quality, and regulatory compliance, continuous improvement, and efficiency optimization in support of WWGS PB North America categories and products. They will provide strategic direction and oversight to Product Safety Assurance Analysts across multiple product categories. Will partner with cross-functional teams including NA PB Sourcing & Product Development, Supplier Quality Assurance, Legal, and supplier partners to execute product safety and quality programs, ensuring alignment with federal and state regulatory requirements, and WWGS Private Brands quality standards. Accountable for successful commercialization of products through technical specification development, testing protocols, and compliance verification in collaboration with stakeholder teams.
Description Reporting to the Executive Leader of Product Safety Assurance (PSA), this person will help lead the PSA Team under WFM Ops and Food Safety (FS) supporting World Wide Grocery Stores (WWGS) Private Brands (PB) business. This leader will drive product safety, quality, and regulatory compliance, continuous improvement, and efficiency optimization in support of WWGS PB North America categories and products. They will provide strategic direction and oversight to Product Safety Assurance Analysts across multiple product categories. Will partner with cross-functional teams including NA PB Sourcing & Product Development, Supplier Quality Assurance, Legal, and supplier partners to execute product safety and quality programs, ensuring alignment with federal and state regulatory requirements, and WWGS Private Brands quality standards. Accountable for successful commercialization of products through technical specification development, testing protocols, and compliance verification in collaboration with stakeholder teams.
A day in the life
Lead and execute strategic alignment of product safety and quality initiatives with Annual Planning roadmap for WWGS Private Brands
Provide leadership and oversight to Product Safety Assurance leaders, and team members
Lead and advise Product Safety Assurance team activities across multiple product categories, providing technical guidance to ensure products meet WWGS Private Brands quality and regulatory standards
Oversee and ensure effective system monitoring, team member project workload and capacity management, identification of issues/concerns, root cause identification, and sharing and application of lessons learned
Serve as primary point of contact for evaluating and resolving complex, sensitive and difficult-to-solve supplier issues regarding product safety
Collaborate with Leaders of PSA and Principal PSAs on short- and long-term strategies and initiatives including those that drive efficiency and continuous improvement
Advise and support WWGS Private Brands supply chain and process improvements by collaborating with Category Merchants, Private Brands Leadership, Supplier Quality Assurance, Legal and supplier partners to drive regulatory, safety, and quality standards compliance and product consistency
Support and advise Product Safety Assurance Analysts to ensure specifications demonstrate full understanding of appropriate chemical, microbiological, physical, and shelf-life test requirements based on supplier data, regulatory requirements, food safety risk, and WWGS Private Brands claim validation requirements
Oversee development of Product Safety Assurance processes, methods, and technologies
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to problem-solve and troubleshoot issues directly affecting WFM Ops and Food Safety Teams and WWGS Private Brands Teams
Identify and lead collaborative opportunities with key stakeholder groups across WWGS Private Brands including Supplier Quality Assurance, Quality Standards, Business Process Improvement, and Incident Management
Represent Product Safety Assurance teams on cross-functional leadership working groups
May participate as Amazon representative with external and/or Industry organizations to help guide Regulations, Standards, and Policy development
Foster safety and quality awareness throughout WWGS Private Brands, resulting in safer, higher quality products for the benefit of customers, Team Members, and shareholders
Collect, interpret and evaluate information and data-driven insights to inform strategic actions and solve problems
Hire, develop and coach team capabilities, passing knowledge, skills and wisdom onto teams and WWGS Private Brands
Embody Amazon Leadership Principles, especially Customer Obsession, Ownership, Bias for Action and Deliver Results
Prioritize team culture, creating a collaborative, empowering, engaging, high performing team culture
Translate strategic objectives into clear, tangible actions for the team
Identify risks and threats in current and emerging operational strategies and outcomes
Lead detailed task/project planning, including cost, schedule, and resource requirements
Streamline processes, enhance quality and improve overall team efficiency
Define and communicate standards, policies, and procedures
Ensure alignment with brand tenets and guardrails
Basic Qualifications
5+ years of leadership role experience
Experience managing and developing high performance teams
Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry or related field
6 to 10+ years' relevant experience OR equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
HACCP Certification
PCQI Certification
Experience in Food Safety, Quality Assurance and Manufacturing required
Knowledge of food labeling and FDA/USDA regulations
Experience managing multiple projects and priorities across teams in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Familiarity with retailer web-based specification systems
Excellent communication, organizational and problem-solving skills
Ability to physically perform general office requirements
Travel including overnight trips may be required, up to 25%
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree or PhD in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry or related field
Experience in grocery or retail environment strongly preferred
Experience in building and nurturing brands; private brand management a plus
Hands-on experience with product development, commercialization, and PLM specification systems
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The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at
USA, TX, AUSTIN - 133,300.00 - 180,300.00 USD annually
Company - Amazon.com Services LLC
Job ID: A
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Worksite address
austin, TX, 78716, US
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