Compliance Manager

Kraft Heinz; Beaver Dam (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kraft Heinz in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, is looking for a Quality Compliance Manager responsible for overseeing quality systems compliance, conducting audits, and managing the onsite laboratory operations. The ideal candidate must have at least 5 years' experience in quality assurance, preferably in food manufacturing, and hold a Bachelor's degree in food science or a related field.

Key responsibilities include leading internal inspections, ensuring adherence to quality standards, and supporting project commercialization. Competencies such as strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in quality assurance, food manufacturing, or technical environment.
• Must work shifts, weekends, and overtime as required.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs and operate a computer.

Responsibilities

• Monitor quality systems for compliance with Kraft Heinz policies and laws.
• Lead internal and external audits, ensuring facility is always inspection ready.
• Manage the onsite laboratory for accurate product chemistry reporting.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Knowledge of quality systems

Statistical processes knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in food science or equivalent

Job description

Quality Compliance Manager

Under the direction of the QA Manager, the Quality Compliance Manager is responsible for monitoring and maintaining the plants’ quality systems to ensure compliance with Kraft Heinz policies, regulatory, federal, and state laws. Assists in the identification and achievement of facility quality KPI’s through appropriate corrective/preventive actions and continuous improvement initiatives. Leads all internal and external auditing activities and follow‑up. Acts as the site QCMS/ISO coordinator. Keeps informed on HACCP and net contents changes, acting as a resource to ensure regulatory requirements are adhered to. Provides quality support during major commercialization projects and assists in new quality system program implementations. Reports directly to the quality systems manager and serves as backup to the quality manager.

Primary Responsibilities

• Manages all internal and external inspections/regulatory visits; leads audit preparation activities, accompanies inspector, and completes necessary reports and posting. Performs follow‑up activities to non‑conformances found and provides responses as appropriate. Trains site on proper inspection procedure practices. Ensures the facility is inspection ready at all times.
• Plans, defines, and directs the site auditing control program to ensure compliance to all procedures and policies and to regulatory, federal, and local laws. Includes identification of facility quality KPI’s, corrective/preventive action, and continuous improvement initiatives. Trains and mentors site auditors to ensure program goals are met.
• Manages the onsite laboratory in execution of approved methodologies to ensure timely and accurate reporting of product wet chemistry, grading, and micro as well as environmental sampling to monitor sanitation effectiveness.
• Manages execution of site food safety quality program (QRMP) and HACCP programs.
• Participates in the QRMP audit and assists in the development of procedures and corrective actions.
• Oversees and leads the implementation of the QRMP (quality risk management process) system and operational standards as outlined in the plant accountability list.
• Accountable for the safety, health, and environmental systems and operational standards to ensure compliance as outlined in policies, procedures, and processes.
• Acts as the site QCMS/ISO coordinator; monitors and maintains plant QCMS program by complying with current Kraft Heinz and ISO standards. Ensures all internal procedures and processes are accurate and performing to expectations. Works with internal auditors and document coordinators to ensure compliance and system improvements.
• Provides quality/sanitation support for major project commercialization from a regulatory and Kraft Heinz procedural perspective. Periodically audits to ensure appropriate steps, forms, and approvals are completed.
• Manages quality systems associated with eQCMS and plant quality team sites to provide access to corporate links easily; supports the updating of quality refresher training (e.g. GMPs, allergens, hold/release, special situations) as needed.
• Acts as conduit between plant and corporate manufacturing quality, sector quality, regulatory; ensures quality policies are understood and communicated to site employees.
• In the event that the quality manager is not available, acts as the quality contact.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience in quality assurance, food manufacturing, or other technical environment.
• Bachelor's degree in food science or equivalent degree, required.
• Must be able to work shifts, weekends, and all required overtime; prompt and regular attendance. Walk, sit, stand, climb, work near moving equipment, occasionally lift up to 25 lbs, operate a computer, keyboard/typing, communicate in‑person and via telephone, complete paperwork responsibilities.
• Strong leadership, technical, communication and organizational skills required along with attention to detail.
• Advanced knowledge of quality systems, procedures, and policies helpful. Handle multiple assignments, develop work plans, and prioritize.
• Knowledge of statistical processes.
• Detail‑oriented.
• Effective communication skills (oral, written, and verbal).
• Planning and organizing skills.
• Positive focus toward solutions with emphasis on preventative proactive measures and teamwork.
• Demonstrate ability to work with cross‑functional groups.

EEO Statement

Kraft Heinz Company, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to minorities, females, veterans, and disabled individuals. As an equal opportunity employer, Kraft Heinz Company, Inc. is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veterans Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.