Global External Manufacturing Quality Analyst

The Kraft Heinz Company; Nijmegen; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Kraft Heinz Company in Nijmegen is seeking a Food Safety & Quality EM & SCQM Quality Officer to oversee QA for external manufacturers across Western Europe. This role supports NPD, VE, and incident investigations while maintaining supplier performance and documentation across multiple regions.

Responsibilities include auditing suppliers, driving action plans, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to guarantee product quality and safety across Kraft Heinz production sites.

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 action plans and follow up on outcomes.
• Contribute to investigations and outcomes related to quality incidents and complaints.
• Support NPD and VE projects from a Quality Assurance standpoint.
• Collaborate with FSQ EM team and internal factories to ensure service levels and KPIs.

Skills

Fluent English

Quality mindset

Communication skills

Project management

Negotiation skills

Education

Degree in science/technical discipline

Tools

HACCP

ISO / GFSI standards

Job description

The Kraft Heinz Company in Nijmegen is seeking a Food Safety & Quality EM & SCQM Quality Officer to oversee QA for external manufacturers across Western Europe. This role supports NPD, VE, and incident investigations while maintaining supplier performance and documentation across multiple regions.

Responsibilities include auditing suppliers, driving action plans, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to guarantee product quality and safety across Kraft Heinz production sites.