Supply Chain Quality Manager

Heinz; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global food company in Auckland is seeking an experienced Food Safety Quality auditor. This role involves managing compliance and quality for ingredient and packaging material vendors, conducting audits, and implementing quality strategies. Ideal candidates will have experience in food safety auditing, a relevant degree, and strong analytical skills. The position offers flexibility with a hybrid working model and competitive compensation.

Benefits

Hybrid Working

Pay for Performance

Parental Leave

Leave Options

In House Training Programs

Corporate Discount Programs

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Food Safety Quality auditing position.
• Strong communication skills to manage relationships cross-functionally.
• Eligibility to work in New Zealand with full working rights.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with Supplier Global Expectations Standards and manage audit schedules.
• Complete audit reports and manage FSQ issues with suppliers.
• Collaborate with site FSQ Leads and coordinate regular meetings.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Science

Bachelor's degree in Food Science & Nutrition

Job description

Opportunity to grow your career in Food Safety Quality auditing

Flexible work arrangement – 3 days in office, 2 days remote

Collaborative and dynamic work environment

Grow Your Food Safety Quality auditing career!

Are you looking to launch your career further in Food Safety and Quality (FSQ)? Do you want to join a dynamic team with a proven track record of internal growth and career advancement opportunities? We have an exciting opportunity for a Food Safety Quality auditor to join our team in Auckland, where you will play a key role in managing activities related to Food Safety and Quality for Ingredient and Packaging material vendors, and contribute to the development of Key Quality Strategies and systems for Kraft Heinz.

The Company

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.

Key position responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Ensure compliance to Supplier Global Expectations Standards and manage an audit schedule for Suppliers according to risk assessment and required schedule
• Complete audit reports effectively, communicate major issues to suppliers and the wider business as required, and manage and resolve FSQ issues with Suppliers within the portfolio of responsibility
• Manage and resolve FSQ issues with External Manufacturers (EM's) in the portfolio of responsibility, and manage serious incidents and impact as they occur
• Liaise with other Kraft Heinz Supply Chain Quality teams in the Business Unit (BU) to ensure a coordinated and optimized supplier approval and management strategy
• Collaborate with site FSQ Leads and teams, and coordinate regular meetings to discuss ongoing issues with suppliers
• Ensure all Suppliers have been assessed against Supplier Platinum Rules and drive to 100% compliance with stakeholders
• Implement and ensure the effectiveness of risk reduction and cost reduction programs
• Perform assigned tasks in accordance with all Kraft Heinz FSQ, Environmental, Health & Safety, and Ethical & Human Resource Policies, programs, and goals

About you:

• Have proven experience in a Food Safety Quality auditing position
• A Bachelor’s degree in Science or Bachelor's degree in Food Science & Nutrition
• Have strong attention to detail, problem solving, and analytical skills
• Possess good communication skills with the ability to challenge and manage relationships cross functionally
• Be willing to travel in New Zealand domestically and to Australia as required
• Hold a valid New Zealand driver’s license
• Eligibility to work in New Zealand – with full working rights

Benefits of working with us

• Hybrid Working – Flexibility around when and where you work
• 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're passionate about ensuring the highest standards of food safety and quality, eager to learn and grow with a dynamic team, and enjoy working in a collaborative environment, please submit your application soon.

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