Manager, Quality - Philly

Kraft Heinz • Glenview, IL

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About The Position

Job Purpose The Manager - Quality Innovation will be responsible for ensuring that Kraft Heinz products and processes meet the highest quality and food safety standards throughout the product lifecycle, from initial design to manufacturing. The Manager will support the implementation of quality by design strategies, ensuring alignment with company goals, industry standards, and regulatory requirements. This role will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with quality and food safety standards throughout the product lifecycle.

Requirements

• Master of Science degree in Food Science, Microbiology, or related field
• 3+ years of experience in quality or R&D preferred
• 1+ years of commercialization experience at Kraft Heinz or CPG food industry
• Experience with quality systems/processes (ISO, Six Sigma etc.)
• Excellent communication skills (presentation, report writing, teaching/training).
• Strong collaborator, who can lead complex cross-functional workstreams
• Resilient in ambiguous and rapidly evolving environments
• Self-starter, who operates independently
• Outstanding verbal, written and interpersonal communications skills
• Excellent organization and project management skills
• Travel requirements up to 50% a year.
• Fundamental statistics (DMAIC Process/DFSS/Lean/Metrology/MSA/Sampling Procedures)
• Project management and collaboration with cross functional partners experience

Nice To Haves

• PCQI certified preferred
• Better Process Control School certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of quality by design strategies for new products and processes
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies and procedures
• Lead quality aspects of specific category portfolio initiatives (growth, maintenance, productivity) activities and ensure pre and post launch success.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including R&D, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain, to ensure quality and food safety standards are met
• Conduct quality risk assessments and provide technical guidance to project teams
• Develop and maintain quality metrics and key performance indicators to drive continuous improvement initiatives
• Support the development of quality training programs for employees
• Participate in quality audits and assessments to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies

Benefits

• 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.
• Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare, protection, and saving for the future, we offer plans tailored to meet you and your family’s needs.
• Coverage for benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.
• We offer events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire a physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families.
• You’ll 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 – 401k, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Disability

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level