Compliance Manager

The Kraft Heinz Company•Fremont, OH

1d•$89,800 - $112,200•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, state, and local 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 stays informed about HACCP and net contents changes and supports regulatory compliance. The position provides Quality and Sanitation support for major commercialization projects and assists with Quality system program implementations. It reports directly to the Quality Systems Manager and serves as backup to the Quality Manager. The position is based in a manufacturing plant environment with heavy machinery and equipment. The typical schedule is Monday through Friday on day shift, with some off-shift and weekend work required. Physical demands include frequent upright standing and keyboard or text input, and occasional sedentary exertion of 0–10 pounds with limited movement from the workstation for brief periods. The new-hire base salary range is $89,800–$112,200. The role is eligible for a performance-based bonus. Kraft Heinz describes benefits and wellbeing programs that may vary by role and other factors, including health coverage, paid time off, company holidays, leave, flexible work arrangements, training, employee assistance and wellbeing programs, family support programs, 401(k), life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment coverage, and disability coverage.

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 written and verbal communication skills.
Planning and organizing skills.
A solutions-focused approach emphasizing preventive, proactive measures and team building.
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 audit preparation, accompanying inspectors, completing reports and postings, responding to non-conformances, and following up on findings.
Train site employees in proper inspection procedures and help ensure the facility is inspection-ready at all times.
Plan, define, and direct the site auditing control program to ensure compliance with procedures, policies, and applicable 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).
Coordinate site QCMS/ISO activities 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 project commercializations from regulatory and Kraft Heinz procedural perspectives, and periodically audit completion of required 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, such as GMPs, allergens, hold/release, and Special Situations.
Serve as a conduit between the plant and Corporate Manufacturing Quality, Sector Quality, and Regulatory, ensuring Quality policies are understood and communicated to site employees.