Sr. Quality Supervisor Signatures
Champaign, IL - USA
Job Summary
Job Purpose
This role is responsible for monitoring and maintaining the Quality systems for the Enhancers area to ensure compliance to regulatory federal and local laws. Areas of focus will include the identification and achievement of Quality KPIs through appropriate corrective/preventive actions and continuous improvement initiatives in the Enhancers area. This role will actively participate in all internal and external auditing activities and follow-up. Further this role will act as support for implementation and verification of internal legal and customer requirements and specifications including ISO; Will leverage KHMS-FSQ and HACCP guidelines to lead the development of new quality systems/programs across the Enhancers area and will provide Quality support/resources for major commercialization projects.
Essential Functions & Responsibilities
- Identify trends and root causes impacting FSQ KPI metrics for Enhancers department. Collaborate with department to implement initiatives to improve those metrics.
- Conduct investigations to understand and address root causes for consumer complaints related to food safety in Enhancers department.
- Actively engaged support in planning defining and directing the site auditing control program to ensure compliance to all procedures and policies GMP standards Kraft Heinz requirements and regulatory federal and local laws.
- Participate in the Golden Rule and KHMS audits as well as external and customer audits; assist with the development of procedures and follow up on corrective actions as assigned.
- Support the KHMS Food Safety Pillar for the plant as outlined in the plant accountability list.
- Trains and mentors Enhancers Production team on best practices and ways of working to ensure FSQ program goals are met.
- Strong support to site compliance program. Monitors and maintains Golden Rule/ KHMS program for Enhancers by complying to current Kraft Heinz regulations customer requirements and International Audit (FSSC/ISO) standards.
- Supervise team of three Quality Technicians; train coach and lead Enhancers Quality Technicians to ensure FSQ program is implemented executed and sustained properly.
- Actively supports the annual verifications and re-validations all HACCP plans or when required due to project changes.
- Ensure all Specification/KPI/Golden Rule/ KHMS-FSQ /FSSC/ISO/ plans are maintained and updated/approved as -lead plant bi-annual validations.
- Support all internal and external inspections/regulatory visits. Support audit preparation activities accompany inspector and complete necessary reports and postings For Enhancers area.
- Perform follow-ups to non-conformances found and provide responses as appropriate. Review and approve minor change requests.
- Train Enhancers team on proper inspection procedure practices. Assist in ensuring Enhancers area is inspection ready at all times. Provide Quality/Sanitation support for project commercialization.
- Ensure proper construction procedures in Enhancers area are followed to meet site/KraftHeinz Food safety requirements. Takes appropriate steps to assure successful project startups.
- Supports and follows proper plant safety policies and procedures.
- Responsible for Hold/Release process for Enhancers products.
- Collaborate with laboratory supervisor to maintaining/validation/continuous improvement of all laboratory testing and equipment for Enhancers products.
- Have working knowledge and understanding of sanitation practices and procedures for the Enhancers department and how they impact finished good products. Collaborate and/or colead sanitation projects as needed.
Expected Experience & Required Skills
- Experience in a quality and/or technical leadership role or minimum 2 years of experience in operations/quality/technical (R/D).
- 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.
- Detailed and action-oriented.
- Knowledge of statistical processes is a plus.
- Effective communication skills (oral written and verbal).
- Planning and organizing skills.
- Successful candidates must possess a positive focus toward solutions with emphasis on preventative pro-active measures and team-building.
Work Environment & Schedule
This position is considered a Manufacturing plant environment with heavy machinery and equipment Additionally this role requires Typically 1st shift but must be able to work shifts weekends and all required overtime.
Physical Requirements
Physical demands include but not limited to
- Frequent activity; upright stance keyboard or text input. Combination of sedentary activity and activity on the production areas requiring force/movement.
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:
$89800.00 - $112200.00Bonus: 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)
Champaign PlantKraft 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
About Company
For 150 years, we have produced some of the world's most beloved products at The Kraft Heinz Company (NASDAQ: KHC). Our Vision is To Be the Best Food Company, Growing a Better World. We are one of the largest global food and beverage companies, with 2018 net sales of approximately $26 ... View more