Compliance Manager

Kraft Heinz•Fremont, OH

25d•Onsite

About The Position

The Compliance Manager monitors and maintains the plant’s Quality systems to ensure compliance with Kraft Heinz policies and applicable regulatory, federal, and state laws. The role supports facility Quality KPIs through corrective and preventive actions and continuous improvement initiatives, leads internal and external auditing activities and follow-up, and serves as the Site QCMS/ISO coordinator. The Compliance Manager keeps informed about HACCP and net contents changes, supports adherence to regulatory requirements, provides Quality support for major commercialization projects, and assists with implementation of new Quality system programs. This position reports directly to the Quality Systems Manager and serves as backup to the Quality Manager. The position is based at the Fremont Factory in a manufacturing plant environment with heavy machinery and equipment. The typical schedule is Monday through Friday on day shift, although some off-shift and weekend work is required. Physical demands include frequent upright standing and keyboard or text input, as well as occasional sedentary exertion of 0–10 pounds and limited movement from the workstation for brief periods. The listed new-hire base salary range is $89,800 to $112,200. The position is eligible for a performance-based bonus. Benefits and wellbeing programs are offered subject to applicable plan terms and may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment factors.

Requirements

Experience in Quality Assurance, food manufacturing, or another technical environment.
Strong leadership, technical, communication, and organizational skills, with attention to detail.
Ability to handle multiple assignments, develop work plans, and prioritize.
Knowledge of statistical processes.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Planning and organizing skills.
A positive, solutions-focused approach emphasizing preventive, proactive measures and team building.
Demonstrated ability to work with cross-functional groups.

Nice To Haves

Advanced knowledge of quality systems, procedures, and policies.

Responsibilities

Manage internal and external inspections and regulatory visits, including preparation, accompanying inspectors, completing reports and postings, and following up on non-conformances.
Train site employees in proper inspection procedures and help ensure the facility remains inspection-ready.
Plan, define, and direct the site auditing control program to ensure compliance with procedures, policies, and applicable regulatory, federal, and local laws.
Identify facility Quality KPIs and support corrective and preventive actions and continuous improvement initiatives.
Train and mentor site auditors to help meet program goals.
Manage execution of site Food Safety Quality and HACCP programs.
Participate in and take ownership of the Kraft Heinz Management System (KHMS).
Act as the Site QCMS/ISO coordinator and monitor and maintain the plant QCMS program in accordance with current Kraft Heinz and ISO standards.
Ensure internal procedures and processes are accurate and performing as expected; work with internal auditors and document coordinators on compliance and system improvements.
Provide Quality and Sanitation support for major commercialization projects from regulatory and Kraft Heinz procedural perspectives, and periodically audit project steps, forms, and approvals.
Manage Quality systems associated with eQCMS and Plant Quality team sites to provide access to corporate links.
Support updates to Quality refresher training, including GMPs, allergens, hold/release, and Special Situations.
Serve as a conduit between the plant and Corporate Manufacturing Quality, Sector Quality, and Regulatory.
Ensure Quality policies are understood and communicated to site employees.
Provide Quality support during major commercialization projects and assist with new Quality system program implementations.