Compliance Manager

Job Description

Job Purpose

This role theCompliance Manager is responsible for monitoring and maintaining the plants Quality systems to ensure compliance to Kraft Heinz policies regulatory federal and state laws. Assists in the identification and achievement of facility Quality KPIs through appropriate corrective/preventive actions and continuous improvement initiatives. Leads all internal and external auditing activities and follow-up. Acts as the Site QCMS/ISO coordinator. Keeps informed on HACCP and net contents changes acts as a resource to ensure regulatory requirements are adhered to. Provides Quality support during major commercialization projects assists in new Quality system program implementations. Reports directly to the Sites Food Safety Quality Manager and serves as backup to the Food Safety Quality Manager.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Manages all internal and external inspections/regulatory visits. Leads audit preparation activities accompanies inspector and completes necessary reports and posting. Performs follow up activities to non-conformances found and provides responses as appropriate. Trains Site on proper inspection procedure practices. Assist in ensuring the facility is inspection ready at all times.
• Plans defines and directs the Site auditing control program (performance monitoring) to ensure compliance to all procedures and policies to ensure compliance to regulatory federal and local laws. This includes identification of facility Food Safety Quality KPIs corrective/preventive action and continuous improvement initiatives. Trains and mentors site auditors to ensure program goals are met.

• Manages execution of site Food Safety Quality Program (KHMS) and HACCP programs.
• Acts as the Site QCMS/ISO coordinator. Monitors and maintains plant QCMS program by complying with current Kraft Heinz (KHMS) and ISO Standards. Ensures all internal procedures processes are accurateand performing to expectations. Works with internal auditor(s) and document coordinators(s) to ensure complianceand system improvements.
• Provides Quality/Sanitation support for major project commercializations from a regulatory and Kraft Heinz procedural perspective. Periodically audits to ensure appropriate steps forms andapprovals are completed.
• Expected to work directly with regulatory and identify preserved foods agencies on a regular basis such as USDA Inspectors and Rabbis from the Kosher agencies.
• Manages Quality systems associated witheQCMS and Plant Quality team sites to provide access to corporate links easily. Supports the updating of Quality refresher training (e.g. GMPs allergens hold/release Special Situations) as needed.
• Conduit between Plant and Corporate Manufacturing Quality Category Quality Regulatory. Ensures Quality policies are understood and communicated to Site employees.
• Oversees the lab and Quality Lab Lead
• Oversees the Quality Compliance Lead as well as the Quality Auditors

Expected Experience & Required Skills

• Minimum of 5 years experience in Quality Assurance Food Manufacturing or other technical environment
• Strong leadership technical communication and organizational skills required along with attention to detail.
• Advanced knowledge of quality systems procedures & policies helpful. Handle multiple assignments develop work plans & prioritize.
• HACCP and/or PQCI certified
• Experience managing audits
• Knowledge of statistical processes.
• Detailed-oriented.
• Effective communication skills (oral written and verbal).
• Digital Systems savvy

• Planning and organizing skills.
• Successful candidates must possess a positive focus toward solutions with emphasis on preventative pro-active measures and team-building.
• Demonstrate ability to work with cross-functional groups.

Work Environment & Schedule

This position is considered a Manufacturing plant environment with heavy machinery and equipment Additionally this role requires shifts weekends and all required overtime as needed.

Physical Requirements

Physical demands include but not limited to

• Frequent activity or conditions sustained 1/3 to 2/3 of working hours; upright stance keyboard or text input; Sedentary occasionally exerting 0-10 lbs. of force limited movement from workstation for brief periods of time.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain all duties or responsibilities that are required of the role. Duties or responsibilities may change or be added with or without notice.

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:

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 candidates geographic region job-related 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 well-being 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)

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.