Quality Manager

The Kraft Heinz Company; Coshocton (OH); On-site; USD 104,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k plan

Paid time off

Job summary

The Kraft Heinz Company is seeking a Quality Manager at the Coshocton Plant to lead the Quality Chain Management System, ensuring zero defects from raw materials to finished goods in a food-safe environment.

You will drive continuous improvement, manage plant QA programs, staff development, budgeting, and liaison with regulatory bodies while maintaining robust quality metrics and certifications.

Qualifications

• CQE experience required or strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of food safety requirements and USDA regulations.
• Fundamental statistics and metrology skills (DMAIC/DFSS/MSA).
• HACCP certification is preferred.
• Capacity to train and develop plant staff in quality practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead implementation of Kraft Heinz QRMP and related policies at the plant.
• Ensure compliance with USDA and FDA regulations and plant programs.
• Maintain robust food safety program including HACCP, sanitation, and traceability.
• Ensure sanitation policies and procedures are followed.
• Audit readiness and annual review of quality systems and policies.
• Interface with regulatory agencies at the facility.
• Develop and monitor plant Quality KPIs and scorecards.
• Review quality metrics with plant leadership monthly.
• Ensure documentation supports policy compliance.
• Manage plant quality labs ensuring gauge R&R standards.
• Create standard work and training to defined quality standards.
• Monitor audit results and maintain zero major non-conformities.
• Support certification processes such as FSSC.

Skills

CQE experience

Food safety

USDA/FDA compliance

Statistics / DMAIC

HACCP knowledge

Sanitation knowledge

Coaching & training

Job description

Job Description

Job Purpose

The Quality Manager is responsible for the implementation and execution of the Kraft Heinz Quality Chain Management System at the plant level, including distribution and local storage sites.It controls all products and processes in the plant, through strict adherence to policies, specifications, and standards.It utilizes methods, tools, and procedures to deliver zero defects from incoming raw materials to outgoing finished goods in a food safe environment. The position ensures that facility personnel are properly resourced and trained to execute their quality responsibilities efficiently and effectively.It leads Continuous Improvement of conformance quality and best in class cost of quality by utilizing L6S tools.The position has significant managerial responsibilities, including hiring and developing talent as well as budget management.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Lead implementation of Kraft Heinz Quality Risk Management Program (QRMP) and associated policies at plant site

• Ensure USDA and FDA regulations and respective plant programs are in compliance.

• Maintain robust food safety program (e.g.QRMP, HACCP, sanitation, pest control, GMP, traceability)

• Ensure implementation of and compliance to Sanitation policies, programs, and procedures

• Ensure compliance /audit readiness – review all quality systems and policies annually

• Act as primary interface with regulatory agency representatives at the facility

• Develop plant Quality KPIs and scorecard

• Review quality management system metrics with the plant leadership team and BU Quality on a monthly basis

• Ensure appropriate documentation in place to support compliance to policies and procedures

• Manage plant quality labs to ensure all methods, equipment and measurements meet gauge reliability and repeatability (R&R) standards in both the laboratory and all plant processes

• Ensure standard work through development of work documentation and training to standards

• Audit results – no majors, no repeat majors

• FSSC certification

Expected Experience & Required Skills

• CQE experience

• Food Safety and USDA Regulatory requirements

• Fundamental statistics (DMAIC Process/DFSS/Lean/metrology/MSA/sampling procedures)

• HACCP certified preferred

• Sanitation knowledge

• Development of quality knowledgefor all plant employees; coaching, guidance, role model quality standards

Work Environment & Schedule

This position is considered a Manufacturing plant environment with heavy machinery and equipment Additionally, this role requires shifts, weekends, and all required overtime as needed.

Physical Requirements

Physical demands

include but not limited to

• Frequent – activity or conditions sustained 1/3 to 2/3 of working hours; Upright stance, keyboard or text input; Sedentary – occasionally exerting 0 – 10 lbs. of force, limited movement from workstation for brief periods of time.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain all duties or responsibilities that are required of the role. Duties or responsibilities may change or be added with or without notice.

Our Total Rewards philosophy is to provide a meaningful and flexible spectrum of programs that equitably support our diverse workforce and their families and complement Kraft Heinz’ strategy and values.

New Hire Base Salary Range:

$104,200.00 - $130,200.00

Bonus:

This position is eligible for a performance-based bonus as provided by the plan terms and governing documents.

The compensation offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors

Benefits:

Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare, protection, and savingfor the future, we offer plans tailored to meet you and your family’s needs. Coveragefor benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.

Wellbeing:

We offer events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire aphysical, social, emotional, and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families.

You’ll be able to participate in a variety of benefits and wellbeing programs that may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors, for example:

• Physical - Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Screenings/Assessments
• Social - Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Leave of Absence, Flexible Work Arrangements, Recognition, Training
• Emotional – Employee Assistance Program, Wellbeing Programs, Family Support Programs
• Financial – 401k,Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Disability

Location(s)

Coshocton Plant

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes.In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for protected individuals, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact [e-mail] for assistance.