Quality Lead - 3rd Shift, Food Processing

The Kraft Heinz Company; Holland (MI); On-site; USD 39,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training pay rate

Certified pay rate

Shift premium

Medical benefits

Pet insurance

EAP

Life insurance

Short-term disability

HRA/HAS contribution

Wellness program

Job summary

The Kraft Heinz Company in Holland, MI is seeking a Quality Lead on third shift at our sauces and pickles processing facility. The role oversees daily QA inspectors, coordinates with Production, and drives continuous improvements across the line.

The ideal candidate will be able to stand for 12 hours, lift up to 50 pounds, and have prior lead experience preferred. The plant operates in a union environment with UFCW Local 705.

Qualifications

• Ability to stand during a 12-hour shift.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Prior quality lead experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Must learn the safe and proper operation of the packaging filling equipment.
• Responsible for monitoring and communicating any process or product abnormalities to your Supervisor, Team Leader, or Line Technician.
• Performing Good Sanitation Practices (GSP’s) when handling equipment.
• Assist in scheduling and training QA employees.
• Advise all departments in interpretation of QA data.
• Coordinate with Production and T&W personnel for product holds, sampling and testing, disposition and release of holds.
• Collect, prepare, package and complete paperwork for samples to Headquarters QA, Canada, suppliers, customers, and potential customers.
• Collect, prepare for shipment, track Nutritional Analysis samples for Headquarters QA.
• Maintain and update line sheets, process sheets, notices of pack, recipes, spice mixes, etc. as required.
• Maintain inventory of chemicals, testing solutions, etc. and order as needed.
• Issue recipes to Process Control and 3er. Floor Production Department assuring correct recipes are in use.
• Perform daily analytical prechecks and make recipe adjustments when necessary.
• Perform standardization and maintenance on equipment. Prepare solutions for testing and bacteriological culturing.
• Accurately prepare various forms, correspondence, and reports by using typewriter, computer, etc.
• Maintain accurate and complete records.
• Contribute to the creation and maintenance of Quality Risk Management Program (QRMP) as assigned.
• Perform review and grant approval of incoming ingredients.
• Maintain a neat, clean and orderly working area and follow safe practices. Report issues to supervisor.

Skills

Stand for 12 hours

Lift 50 pounds

Quality lead experience

Job description

The Kraft Heinz Company in Holland, MI is seeking a Quality Lead on third shift at our sauces and pickles processing facility. The role oversees daily QA inspectors, coordinates with Production, and drives continuous improvements across the line.

The ideal candidate will be able to stand for 12 hours, lift up to 50 pounds, and have prior lead experience preferred. The plant operates in a union environment with UFCW Local 705.