Quality Manager
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$ 118400 - 148000
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Job Description
Job Description
Job Purpose
The plant Quality Manager develops and maintains a strong culture of quality and food safety plantwide. They develop and execute quality and food safety strategic initiative for the entire manufacturing site to drive continuous improvement while delivering against all Kraft Heinz internal quality measures (KPIs) external regulatory standards and 3rd party customer requirements.
This position plays a key role in contributing to our vision of growing sustainably and delighting more consumers by ensuring the quality and protection of our brands. This position also plays an important role aligned with our values we are consumer obsessed we own it and dare to do better every day.
Essential Functions & Responsibilities
- Leads a large team of Quality professionals capable of delivering on quality and production strategies including but not limited to: Laboratory Quality Compliance Sanitation Department Quality Supervisors Quality Engineers and other supporting staff.
- Works with the corporate quality team and various support function to deliver on quality excellence programs to driving performance in consumer complaint reduction hold reduction sanitation and regulatory compliance.
- Utilization of industry and Kraft Heinz quality tools (RCFA SPC Green Belt etc. to improve quality and product superiority.
- Leads and implements bestinclass quality and food safety KPIs to measure performance of team members ultimately aligning with the larger factory and business priorities.
- Drives team member engagement through strong leadership career development and conflict management.
- Builds strong relationships with plant leadership team members to ensure quality programs are driven through crossfunctional partnerships with shared goals.
- Partners with corporate to drive automation and digital solutions including KHC Lighthouse and factory/lab of the future initiatives.
- Capable of evaluating performance and competencies of plant QA staff while providing leadership training coaching and accountability as needed.
- Drives consistency through development of work instructions and training to set standards.
- Manages the plants Corrective Action and Preventive Action program to drive continuous improvement.
- Drives excellence in innovation thru supporting R&D plant trials and feedback ensuring successful endtoend commercialization of brand maintenance and innovation projects.
- Maintains plant GMPs HACCP prerequisite programs while serving as the primary liaison between plant and external regulatory agencies (FDA CFIA etc. during routine and unannounced visits.
- Provides direction and subject matter expertise on plant Qualityrelated activities and inquiries
- Prepares for and leads all internal and external quality audits ensuring all corrective and preventative action timelines are adhered to.
- Routinely monitors KHC quality systems tools and data sources to proactively address potential risks before they occur.
- Oversees record keeping for all mandated quality checks testing sampling and sanitation activities.
- Tracks analyzes and supports RCFA initiatives for qualityrelated factorycontrollable consumer complaints.
- Prepares and maintains relevant FSQ permitting and licensing for the plant.
- Manages departmental budgeting purchasing and inventory of plant quality supplies such as filters chemicals tools and lab supplies.
- Serves as the plant lead for company quality and manufacturing initiatives including the implementation of the Kraft Heinz Management System (KHMS).
- Develops strong working relationships with key suppliers and vendors.
- Communicates effectively across all levels of the factory and corporate leadership team.
Expected Experience & Required Skills
- Bachelors degree in food science chemistry microbiology or related field preferred
- Must be a selfdirected individual with a high level of integrity and maturity with proven leadership skills related to coaching/development of team members.
- Ability to work well under pressure through times of crisis management.
- Must be an effective communicator with excellent followup skills and comfortable interacting with all levels of the organization.
- Strong knowledge of GFSI (FSSC 22000 requirements and previous experience as an audit facilitator.
- Demonstrates understanding of Statistical Process Control (SPC) HACCP sanitation analytical/microbiology testing principles and hygienic design principals.
- Has project management skills and a working knowledge of Microsoft Word Excel Access and PowerPoint.
- ERP system and Quality system experience SAP and Infinity preferred.
- Demonstrates the ability to drive continuous improvement is resultsdriven and delivers against set targets.
- Capable of fostering a strong Quality Culture that supports transformational change in line with the Kraft Heinz Company strategy.
Work Environment & Schedule
This position is considered a Manufacturing plant environment with heavy machinery and equipment. Additionally this role requires availability to provide support for a 24hour / 7day week operation for critical issues if needed.
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:
$118400.00 $148000.00Bonus: This position is eligible for a performancebased 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 candidates geographic region jobrelated knowledge skills and experience among other factors
Benefits: Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare protection and savingfor the future we offer plans tailored to meet you and your familys needs. Coveragefor 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 aphysical social emotional and financial wellbeing lifestyle for our employees and their families.
Youll 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 401kLife Accidental Death & Dismemberment Disability
Location(s)
Davenport Plant (New)Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes.In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for protected individuals applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact for assistance.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
