Sr. Analyst, Quality - Innovation

Kraft Heinz • Glenview, IL

2d • $88,000 - $110,000

About The Position

This role ensures efficient and effective evaluation and risk management of innovation and commercialization projects . This position works closely with the business units and cross functional teams to provide successful commercialization of new products , line extensions and product renovations . This positio n will support project trials, innovations, renovation and maintenance covering both internal and external manufacturing facilities .

Requirements

• Quality experience within food or CPG p referred 3-5 years
• Plant quality experience in one or multiple food factories
• Regulatory Compliance familiarity with USDA, FDA or CFIA preferred
• Commercialization experience preferred
• Sanitation experience preferred
• Food Safety / Microbiology experience preferred
• Understanding of the procurement processes
• PCQI certified preferred
• Better Process Control School certification preferred
• Fundamental statistics (DMAIC Process/DFSS/Lean/Metrology/MSA/Sampling Procedures)
• Project management and collaboration with cross functional partners experience
• Strong interpersonal communication skills
• Candidate must be able to travel independently, have the ability to drive a vehicle, fly commercially and be located near a major airport.
• Travel required 40- 55 %.
• This position is considered a Field based environment; role requires frequent travel to customer locations, stores, manufacturing facilities, etc.
• Additionally, this role requires first shift work, however, flexibility is based on plant requirements.
• Occasional – activity or condition sustained up to 1/3 of working hours; upright stance, keyboard or text input; sede ntary – occasionally exerting 0-10 lbs. of force; limited movement from workstation for brief periods of time.

Responsibilities

• Attend project trials, first production runs and play a critical role in identifying risk areas.
• Complete cross functional risk assessments for projects and process .
• Support commercialization activities .
• Monitor, track and report corrective actions and timing of follow ups .
• Review food safety, quality and sanitation programs associated with project activities at production location.
• Communicate business risk to cross functional business partners .
• In this role, the individual will work closely with project teams to ensure compliance to KHC quality and food safety standards from Design stage through product launch/through post launch reviews.

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.
• New Hire Base Salary Range: $88,000.00 - $110,000.00
• Bonus: This position is eligible for a performance-based bonus as provided by the plan terms and governing documents.
• The compensation offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors
• Benefits: 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.
• Wellbeing: 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
• Education Level: No Education Listed