Vacancy in General Mills India | Maharashtra
Vacancy in General Mills India | Maharashtra
Position : Senior FSQ Manager – LRC
Company: General Mills India
Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Job Description:
General Mills India, one of the key markets for General Mills, is home to our Global Shared Services Centre, supporting our operations worldwide. With a dedicated team of over 1,300 professionals in Mumbai, we excel in Supply Chain, Finance, HR, Digital and Technology, Sales Capabilities, Consumer Insights, ITQ (R&D & Quality), and Enterprise Business Services. Learning and growth are central to our success.
Job Title: Senior Manager FSQ – LRC
Reporting to: GEMS LRC Head
Functional Area
Location: Mumbai, India
Frequent Contacts: Customers, Distributors, GEMS and US FSQ teams, various Business teams, Supply Chain, Product Registration partners, R&D, Consumer Relations partners, external relations, trade associations, Risk Management, and Legal.
Role Overview:
As a Senior Manager FSQ – LRC, you will play a crucial role in providing labeling, regulatory, and technical specification support to General Mills Global Emerging Markets (GEMS). Your responsibilities include ensuring regulatory compliance, overseeing product label information, managing cross-functional partnerships, and mitigating risks related to food safety, litigation, and branding.
Key Responsibilities:
- Team Management: Lead a team of 8-12 professionals across multiple countries, overseeing India exports and Southeast Asia. Foster team development, manage budgets, and set strategic priorities.
- Labeling and Regulatory Affairs Compliance: Ensure accurate food labeling information, product specifications, and compliance with government regulations and certifications. Act as a regulatory advisor and lead labeling regulation changes.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including Export Compliance, Government Relations, Nutrition & Health, Law, and Trade Associations.
- Product Quality Assurance: Approve packaging and labeling, provide FSQ input on imported products, and resolve regulatory issues to protect General Mills.
- Other Responsibilities: Implement company policies and standards, coordinate distributor/warehouse activities, manage product reformulations, and support marketing claims.
Qualifications/Skills/Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Food Technology/Science or related field.
- 10-15 years of Labeling and Regulatory Affairs experience.
- Prior management experience preferred.
- Knowledge of food regulations in India and Southeast Asia.
- Fluent in English.
- Proficiency in MS Office.
- Strong leadership and communication skills.
- Problem-solving abilities, adaptability, and independence.
- Willingness to travel within the region.
Additional Skills/Experiences:
- Familiarity with gPLM business processes.
- Experience in developing and influencing business and regulatory strategies.
- Ability to mentor and coach team members.
- Strong decision-making skills.
- Development opportunities in people management, regulatory influence, nutrition, and labeling regulations.
Company Overview:
At General Mills India, we’re not just about making food; we’re dedicated to being a force for good. Our culture encourages learning, innovation, and collaboration to shape the future of food. We seek passionate individuals who challenge the status quo and strive for excellence in the food industry. Join us as we work towards becoming the leader in food and making the world love food even more.
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