Head of Transformational Quality Programs

The Kraft Heinz Company•Glenview, IL

6d•$190,300 - $237,900•Onsite

About The Position

Lead the North America Food Safety & Quality transformation agenda by developing quality system strategies, performance measures, governance, and sustainable interventions across the FSQ NA three-year transformation plan. The role strengthens manufacturing quality processes, aligns global and regional priorities, and ensures transparent execution across all business units.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science or a related science or technology field.
Demonstrated understanding of food manufacturing.
Familiarity with applicable regulatory requirements, including USDA, FDA, or CFIA, as relevant.
Demonstrated problem-solving capability and experience using quality and continuous improvement tools such as Six Sigma, Lean, and root cause analysis.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with cross-functional groups.
Demonstrated ability to recruit, manage, develop, and retain talent.
Understanding of procurement processes.

Nice To Haves

A minimum of 15 years of experience in a food-related or scientific field is preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement quality system strategies and KPIs to strengthen manufacturing quality processes, including capital plans, facility improvements, and product protection device recommendations.
Design and launch targeted quality assurance programs to address specific issues across Quality, Laboratories, and Sanitation.
Partner with Global Quality Council members and committees to support global policy review, quality systems review, decision-making, and development.
Lead end-to-end delivery of the FSQ NA three-year transformation plan across all six pillars and two enablers, ensuring appropriate sequencing, dependency management, and transparent progress reporting to FSQ leadership and the executive sponsor.
Set the quality transformation agenda, define operating mechanisms, and approve interventions that establish risk-based and sustainable expectations for compliance and quality performance.