Cleaning and Sanitation Lead

Heinz; Hastings; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global FMCG organization is seeking a Cleaning & Sanitation Lead in Tomoana, New Zealand. The role involves leading sanitation practices, developing training programs, and ensuring compliance with food safety standards. Ideal candidates will have a tertiary qualification in food science and hands-on HACCP experience. Join a dynamic team committed to continuous improvement and career growth opportunities.

Benefits

Industry leading variable compensation

Paid parental leave for all caregivers

Flexible leave options

In House Training Programs

Corporate Discount Programs

Qualifications

• Around two years’ experience in a quality role preferred.
• Experience as an internal and/or external auditor.
• Hands-on experience conducting internal audits and validations.

Responsibilities

• Lead site on sanitation practices and ensure cleaning standards are met.
• Develop, implement and maintain sanitation procedures and training materials.
• Run verification and validation activities and track corrective actions.

Skills

HACCP principles

Analytical skills

Collaborative problem solving

Continuous improvement mindset

Education

Tertiary qualification in food science or related discipline

Job description

Job Description

Cleaning & Sanitation Lead

• Opportunity to grow your career in a large global FMCG organisation

• Collaborative and dynamic work environment

• Location: Tomoana, New Zealand

Grow Your Food Safety Quality Career with Kraft Heinz!

Develop, implement and continuously improve cleaning and sanitation plans, operating procedures and training programs in a large global FMCG organisation! Do you want to join a dynamic team with a proven track record of internal growth and career advancement opportunities? We have an exciting permanent opportunity for a Cleaning & Sanitation Lead to join our Food Safety team based out of our Tomoana site in New Zealand!

TheCompany

The Kraft Heinz Company is one of the largest food and beverage companies in the world, with eight $1 billion+ brands and global sales of approximately $25 billion. Our brands are truly global, with products produced and marketed in over 40 countries. These beloved products include condiments and sauces, cheese and dairy, meals, meats, refreshment beverages, coffee, infant and nutrition products, and numerous other grocery products in a portfolio of more than 200 legacy and emerging brands.

Key position responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Lead and advise the site on sanitation practices, providing hands‑on guidance to ensure cleaning standards are met.

• Develop, implement and maintain sanitation procedures, training materials and operating standards.

• Train and coach production staff to complete sanitation tasks according to schedules and specifications.

• Run verification and validation activities (e.g., GMP audits, environmental monitoring) and track corrective actions.

• Monitor performance, investigate hygiene‑related issues and customer complaints, and drive root‑cause improvements.

• Own KHMS standards and compliance activities, support internal/external audits and ensure timely follow‑up.

• Coordinate with third‑party cleaning and pest‑control providers and prepare regular site reports (e.g., Golden Rules, quarterly reviews).

• Support cross‑functional teams, cover Process/GEMBA schedules as needed, and promote continuous improvement across the site.

About you:

• Tertiary qualification in food science, food technology or a related discipline, with around two years’ experience in a quality role preferred.

• Practical knowledge of HACCP principles and application (Level 4 preferred) and experience as an internal and/or external auditor.

• Hands‑on experience conducting internal audits, validations and leading or participating in risk assessments.

• Proven track record of following up and supporting closure of corrective actions.

• Strong analytical skills to assess products against specific requirements and identify root causes.

• Able to work collaboratively in a team to resolve problems and improve systems.

• Proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and personal/professional development.

• Eligibility to work in New Zealand with full working rights.

Benefits of working with us

• Pay for Performance – industry leading variable compensation offerings tied to company and individual performance on top of a competitive base salary package

• Parental Leave – paid time off for both primary AND secondary caregivers

• Leave Options – Purchased leave, volunteer leave and LiveWell leave programs to give you even more flexibility to plan your life and spend time on causes that matter

• Great Place to Work certification in Australia and New Zealand

• In House Training Programs

• Corporate Discount Programs

Ready to make an Impact?

If you have a background in food science or quality, hands‑on sanitation and HACCP experience, and a passion for food safety and continuous improvement, we'd love to hear from you. This role suits proactive team players who can lead sanitation programs, support audits and validations, and drive compliance across the site. Please submit your application soon — we review applications on a rolling basis and reserve to close the advertisement early.

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Location(s)

Tomoana

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes.