External Manufacturing QA & Supply Chain Analyst

Kraft Heinz, Inc.; Nijmegen; Remote; EUR 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Kraft Heinz is seeking an FSQ External Manufacturing and Supply Chain Quality Analyst to oversee quality and food safety for external manufacturers across Western Europe from Nijmegen. The role includes auditing suppliers, managing non-conformities, and supporting NPD/VE projects from a QA perspective.

You will collaborate with the FSQ EM and Global FSQ teams, work with Planning, Production, Purchasing, Site QA, R&D, and Export to improve service levels and KPIs.

Qualifications

• Degree-level education, or equivalent, in a scientific or technical discipline.
• Medium-level quality management experience.
• Good knowledge of quality systems, such as HACCP, ISO, or equivalent GFSI standards.
• Fluent in English.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Audit external manufacturers and suppliers against the Kraft Heinz Quality Risk Management Programme (Q-RMP) requirements.
• Implement and follow up on action plans.
• Support relevant New Product Development (NPD) and Value Engineering (VE) projects from a Quality Assurance standpoint.
• Collaborate with the FSQ EM team, Global FSQ team, and internal factories in a supportive or partnering role.
• Oversee the quality inspection process for external manufacturers and ensure timely product release approvals.
• Manage product blocks and releases in the ERP system based on inspection results.
• Input monthly sales and complaint data to generate reports and monitor vendor performance.

Skills

Quality management experience

Negotiation skills

Project management

Communication

Supplier leadership

Education

Degree-level education in a scientific or technical discipline

Tools

ERP system

Job description

Kraft Heinz is seeking an FSQ External Manufacturing and Supply Chain Quality Analyst to oversee quality and food safety for external manufacturers across Western Europe from Nijmegen. The role includes auditing suppliers, managing non-conformities, and supporting NPD/VE projects from a QA perspective.

You will collaborate with the FSQ EM and Global FSQ teams, work with Planning, Production, Purchasing, Site QA, R&D, and Export to improve service levels and KPIs.