Associate Director, Quality - External Manufacturing

Since 1869, we've connected people through food they love. We’re proud to be stewards of amazing brands that people trust. Our portfolio includes the iconic Campbell’s brand, as well as Cape Cod, Chunky, Goldfish, Kettle Brand, Lance, Late July, Pacific Foods, Pepperidge Farm, Prego, Pace, Rao’s Homemade, Snack Factory, Snyder’s of Hanover. Swanson, and V8. 

Here, you will make a difference every day. You will be supported to build a rewarding career with opportunities to grow, innovate and inspire. Make history with us.

Why Campbell’s…

• 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.
• If in WHQ – free access to the fitness center. Access to on-site day care (operated by Bright Horizons) and company store.
• 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.

How you will make history here...
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. Key responsibilities include qualifying co-manufacturers, supporting commercialization activities, driving consumer complaint improvement plans, and implementing quality programs and enablers. The individual provides technical leadership within their scope and ensures adherence to Campbell’s Global Quality policies.

What you will do...

• Lead a team of MVB Quality managers to support new product commercialization, quality improvement initiatives, and enabler programs at co-manufacturers. (30%)

• Provide Technical Support to plant and corporate Quality teams and assist with project execution. Identify and implement continuous improvement activities with a focus on food safety and quality. (20%)

• Support investigation of consumer complaint trends and ensure corrective actions are implemented. (10%)

• Collaborate with Co-Manufacturers to maintain adherence to Campbell’s Supplier Expectation Manual and quality requirements. (10%)

• Implement Quality Programs and support internal/external audit readiness, ensuring compliance with design and execution standards. (10%)

• Track and Report Quality KPIs for assigned co-manufacturers, identifying trends and recommending improvements. (10%)

• Support Alignment of Quality Objectives within assigned scope, ensuring consistency with broader organizational goals. (10%)

Manages quality processes and systems for external manufacturing partners, ensuring compliance with Campbell’s standards. Supports commercialization activities, conducts food safety and quality risk assessments, and ensures proper execution of specifications. Leads investigations of quality incidents and consumer complaints, driving corrective actions with co-manufacturer teams. Collaborates across functions to maintain product quality and continuous improvement.

Who you will work with...

• Reporting into Director, Quality - External Manufacturing

What you will bring to the table... (Must Have)

• Bachelors Degree

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

• Up to 50% travel

It would be great if you have... (Nice to Have)

• Bachelors Degree in Food related field
• 8+ years of corporate quality experience and plant experience
• Familiarity with SPC, DOE, and process capability studies

Compensation and Benefits:

The target base salary range for this full-time, salaried position is between 

Individual base pay depends on work location and additional factors such as experience, job-related skills, and relevant education or training. Total pay may include other forms of compensation. In addition, we offer competitive health, dental, 401k and wellness benefits beginning on the first day of employment. Please ask your Talent Acquisition Partner for more information about our total rewards package.

The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity for employees and qualified applicants in all aspects of the employment relationship, including consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, marital status, protected veteran status, disability, age, religion, or any other classification protected by law.