Quality Manager

The Kraft Heinz Company•Glenview, IL

8d•$104,200 - $130,200•Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Manager is responsible for the implementation and execution of the Kraft Heinz Quality Chain Management System at Glenview and providing quality systems leadership to the R&D SBM team with shared managerial responsibilities to minimize risk to the business and ensures that the sites are in legal and/or Kraft Heinz compliance on environmental, security, safety, quality, and food safety issues, policies and regulations, including distribution and local storage sites. In collaboration with the production teams controls all products and processes at the sites, through strict adherence to policies, specifications, and standards. Utilizes methods, tools, and procedures to deliver zero defects from incoming raw materials to outgoing finished goods in a food safe environment. The position ensures that site personnel are properly trained to execute their quality responsibilities efficiently and effectively. The position has significant managerial responsibilities over several site locations.

Requirements

Minimum 5 years experience in quality management
FSPCA (Food Safety Preventive Controls Alliance) Certified in Preventive Control for Human Foods) - HACCP
Capable of managing multiple priorities and site locations
Understanding of Food Safety and Regulatory requirements
Able to cascade quality knowledge through training, coaching, guidance, role model quality standards
A proven goal orientated self-starter capable of being remotely managed.
Team player, capable of working in areas outside of expertise by drawing on team skills when required.
Task focused with strong organizational and planning skills
Highly proficient management skills and ability to manage changing project deadlines and priorities with ease.
Ability to influence key internal and external business partners, assess and manage risk, and communicate across the supply chain as required.
Ability to identify and understand food safety and quality issues

Nice To Haves

Experience with ISO, and/or FSSC 22000 beneficial
Familiarity with Kraft Heinz Quality Policies and Ways of Working
Experience with KHMS / GR preferred
Green Belt/Black Belt/Certified Quality Engineer preferred

Responsibilities

Implement and assure compliance to all Food Safety, Regulatory, and Quality policies
Lead implementation of Kraft Heinz Management System (KHMS) and associated policies at the different sites.
Ensure FDA / CFIA regulations and respective site programs are in compliance
Act as liaison between the sites and any corporate contacts/functions for quality systems issues
Ability to manage through multiple layers of organization
Act as primary interface with regulatory agency representatives at the sites.
Maintain robust food safety program (e.g., KHMS, HACCP, sanitation, pest control, GMP, traceability, environmental monitoring) and implementation of the site Ways of Workings (WoWs)
Ensure compliance /FSSC audit readiness – review all quality systems and policies annually
Trained in RCFA (root cause failure analysis)
Ensure appropriate documentation in place to support compliance to policies and procedures
Manage SBM quality labs to ensure all methods, equipment and measurements meet gauge reliability and repeatability (R&R) standards in both the laboratory and all site processes
Ensure standard work through development of work documentation and training to standards
Ensure compliance and training of SBM, R&D and pilot plant employees
Adaptable to handle multiple situations at one time, be able to prioritize and simplification of complex situations is a key.
Work closely with cross-functional members and pilot plant teams to finding creative solutions in a timely manner to grow the future
Communicate effectively with all positions (both orally and written).
Exhibit initiative and demonstrate good follow-up.
Develop site Quality KPIs, GR, Performance Monitoring and scorecard
Review quality management system metrics with the Pod Quality and leadership team on a regular basis
Achieve FSSC certification
Audit results – no majors, no repeat majors