Quality & Food Safety Excellence Lead

Kraft Heinz, Inc.; Elst; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Kraft Heinz Elst site seeks a Quality & Food Safety Improvement Lead to drive cross-functional initiatives across QC, labs, and sanitation, improving food safety performance and quality standards. You will translate priorities into sustainable improvements and oversee strategic FSQ programs with senior leadership support.

Required competencies include knowledge of HACCP, GFSI standards, and strong problem-solving and communication skills; Master’s degree preferred with Lead Auditor training and

Qualifications

• Education in Food Science/Technology, Quality Management, or a related field.
• Master's degree is a plus.
• Lead Auditor training.
• Advanced HACCP certification.

Responsibilities

• Functional Improvement: identify and evaluate opportunities to improve the Quality and Food Safety function.
• Cross-Functional Leadership: collaborate with Quality Operations, Systems, Laboratory, and Cleaning & Sanitation managers.
• Quality & Food Safety: maintain understanding of risks, standards, and performance.
• Functional Capability: develop technical and organizational capability within FSQ.
• Strategic and Leadership Support: provide analysis and insights to the FSQ Manager and lead strategic initiatives.

Job description

Kraft Heinz Elst site seeks a Quality & Food Safety Improvement Lead to drive cross-functional initiatives across QC, labs, and sanitation, improving food safety performance and quality standards. You will translate priorities into sustainable improvements and oversee strategic FSQ programs with senior leadership support.

Required competencies include knowledge of HACCP, GFSI standards, and strong problem-solving and communication skills; Master’s degree preferred with Lead Auditor training and