FSQ ESC Manager & XQM Regional AuditorPostuler: Sur site: Huixquilucan, MEX: plein temps: ITQ
- Senior Quality EngineerRole Type: Blended ESC FSQ Manager / XQM Regional AuditorFunction: Innovation, Technology & Quality (ITQ)
- FSQ Supply

Location:
Mexico City, GMI Office## Role OverviewThe Senior Quality Engineer
- Blended ESC FSQ / XQM Regional Auditor is an individual contributor responsible for driving food safety and quality performance across a portfolio of external manufacturing locations while also serving as a regional auditor and FSQ expert for the broader network.

This role provides end-to-end FSQ leadership for assigned ESC locations (strategic risk assessment, qualification, ongoing governance, and issue management) and leads / executes FSQ audits to verify compliance with General Mills policies, regulatory requirements, and customer expectations.

Key Responsibilities
ESC FSQ Ownership (External Manufacturing)· Serve as primary FSQ contact for assigned ESC locations, accountable for FSQ risk management from pre-assessment through steady-state production.
· Lead FSQ input to new ESC qualifications, line expansions, and significant changes (process, product, packaging, supplier) in partnership with Sourcing, Supply Chain, and R&D.;
· Ensure robust application of GMI FSQ policies, standards, and tools at ESC sites (including hazard analysis, preventive controls, allergen management, sanitation, traceability, and physical hazard controls).
· Lead / support issue management and incident response for assigned ESCs (consumer complaints, foreign material, micro, allergen, labeling, specification nonconformance), including root cause analysis and sustainable corrective / preventive actions.
· Leverage data (complaints, incidents, audit results, KPIs) to proactively identify systemic risk and drive continuous improvement plans with ESC partners.FSQ Auditing (XQM Responsibilities)· Plan, lead, and execute supplier audits for a defined region in alignment with GMI policies, general audit tools, and regulatory expectations.
· Author clear, risk-based audit reports and coach sites on effective corrective-action plans (ownership, timelines, verification of effectiveness).
· Partner with global XQM peers to ensure consistent calibration of audit expectations and findings across the network.
· Contribute to continuous improvement of FSQ audit tools, guidance, and training based on learnings from the field.## Minimum Qualifications
· Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Chemical / Mechanical / Industrial Engineering, Microbiology, or related technical field.
· 5+ years of experience in Food Safety & Quality, including experience in a plant and/or ESC environment.
· Demonstrated experience leading FSQ risk assessments, investigations, and corrective-action plans for significant quality or food safety events.
· Strong technical problem-solving skills with the ability to synthesize data from multiple sources into clear risk-based recommendations.
· Willingness and ability to travel (domestic and international) to support audits, qualifications, and issue management (estimate: Most of the travel is planned well in advance and, when possible, multiple audits will be performed on a trip.## Formal audit training and/or certification (e.g., lead auditor, GFSI scheme experience, internal corporate audit experience).
· Prior experience in an XQM, ESC FSQ Manager, or equivalent network / regional FSQ role.
· Experience with external manufacturing, co-manufacturing networks, or supplier quality management across multiple geographies.
· Deep experience with physical hazard programs (metal detection, X-ray, sieving/sifting, foreign material prevention), allergen control, sanitation, and environmental monitoring.
· Demonstrated success driving multi-site FSQ improvement programs and influencing senior leaders.## Key Success Factors
· Thinks and acts with a network mindset, connecting insights across sites and partners to reduce systemic risk.·

📌 FSQ ESC Manager (Ciudad de México)
🏢 General Mills
📍 Ciudad de México