Quality Director – Taste Elevation, AFH & KHI - #1399406

Job Description

The Quality Elevation POD Lead is responsible for leading the Kraft Heinz Food Safety and Quality activities for their respective Business Unit, assuring manufacturing compliance to all Kraft Heinz specifications, regulatory requirements and continuous improvement of product quality.  This position will provide quality and food safety information to business unit partners to manage risks for their respective manufacturing locations, and customers.  This position reports to the Head of Quality Operations. The Quality Pod Lead will play a key role on the BU Ops Leadership team to provide thought leadership and direction while ensuring connectivity and alignment between BU strategies and Quality/Food Safety initiatives. Position will have 3-4 Corporate Quality Team Members and up to 10 manufacturing Quality Managers reporting to them. 

Responsibilities

• Develop and enact quality system strategies to promote and enhance quality processes in BU manufacturing operations, including capital plans, facility improvements, product protection device recommendations, etc. 
• Develop goals and metrics to demonstrate progress as well as adherence to Factory Quality goals aligned to business goals (could include complaint reduction goals, Right First-time percentages, etc.) 
• Attain and/or Sustain GFSI certification and QRMP progress for all BU factories 
• Assure that Factory incentive goals include Quality and Food Safety elements 
• Support new product, package or process development with appropriate Quality Assurance risk measurement tools (CQV, FMEA, etc.). 
• Support Brand Maintenance and Value Engineering activities with data analysis on Quality attributes 
• Root Cause investigation and Corrective Action responses for consumer or customer complaints 
• Proactively review regulatory environment and maintain positive working relationship with all governmental agencies, specifically to include USDA FSIS and FDA FSMA regulations
• Support Quality specifications, policies, data and documentation for all BU Factories 
• Support training needs for factory QA leaders and factory line workers in the areas of quality and food safety 
• Collaborate with I.T., Heinz US, R&D, Packaging, Consumer Relations, Operations and Logistics and any other functional partners 
• Collaborate with Global Quality Council members and committees, contributing to global policy review and quality systems review, decision making and development 
  
  
  

Qualifications

• Minimum of a B.Sc. in Food Science or related sciences / technological field and minimum 10 years’ experience in a Food Related or Scientific Related field preferred.   
• Demonstrate ability to understand food manufacturing. 
• Demonstrate ability to work with cross-functional groups within the organization .
• Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, production methods, and coordination of people and resources. 
• Ability to work with cross-functional partners in effective problem-solving and solutions management  Demonstrate ability to recruit, manage and retain others effectively.
• Ability to travel 35-40% to visit all BU company owned factories.
  
  
  

Our Total Rewards philosophy is to provide a meaningful and flexible spectrum of programs that equitably support our diverse workforce and their families and complement Kraft Heinz’ strategy and values.

New Hire Base Salary Range

$184,800.00 - $231,000.00

Bonus This position is eligible for a performance-based bonus as provided by the plan terms and governing documents.

The compensation offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors

Long-Term Incentive (LTI) In addition to base salary and bonus, this role is eligible for additional compensation in the form of equity.

Benefits Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare, protection, and saving for the future, we offer plans tailored to meet you and your family’s needs. Coverage for benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.

Wellbeing We offer events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire a physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families.

You’ll be able to participate in a variety of benefits and wellbeing programs that may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors, for example

• Physical - Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Screenings/Assessments
• Social - Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Leave of Absence, Flexible Work Arrangements, Recognition, Training
• Emotional – Employee Assistance Program , Wellbeing Programs, Family Support Programs
• Financial – 401k, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Disability
  
  
  

Location(s)

Glenview R&D Center

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer that prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require an accommodation to participate in the job application or hiring process should contact [email protected].