Quality Supervisor

Kraft Heinz Company; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 77,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food industry is seeking a Quality Supervisor to oversee plant quality systems and ensure compliance with regulations. The role involves training teams, conducting audits, and leading continuous improvement initiatives to achieve food safety and quality standards. Candidates should have a strong background in food science and excellent leadership skills.

Benefits

Performance-based bonus eligibility

Diverse workforce support programs

Qualifications

• Expérience avérée en qualité technique ou production dans des environnements alimentaires.
• Connaissance des systèmes de qualité et des processus statistiques.
• Capacité à travailler par équipes et à mener des formations.

Responsibilities

• Supporter le programme de contrôle d'audit pour assurer la conformité.
• Former et diriger les équipes QA et de production.
• Gérer la documentation de non-conformité et répondre aux audits.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

Degree in Food Science or related fields

Job description

This role is responsible for supervising and maintaining the plant's Quality systems to ensure compliance with regulatory, federal, and local laws. The focus areas include achieving facility Food Safety & Quality (FSQ) KPI's through corrective/preventive actions and continuous improvement initiatives.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Support the planning, defining, and directing of the site auditing control program to ensure compliance with procedures, policies, GMP standards, Kraft Heinz requirements, and regulations.
• Ensure compliance with Food Safety & Quality (FSQ) principles through routine audits, reporting, and trending of processes and regulatory controls.
• Support the Kraft Heinz Management System (KHMS) and operational standards as per the plant accountability list.
• Train, mentor, and lead the site QA and Production teams to meet program goals.
• Adhere to change control procedures, review partial HACCP plans, and issue Agile change requests as needed.
• Maintain the plant KHMS program in compliance with Kraft Heinz and international standards (FSSC/ISO). Facilitate cross-functional KHMS team activities to achieve successful certification.
• Maintain FSQ/KPI/MBO action plans and ensure progress towards targets.
• Support inspections and regulatory visits, prepare for audits, accompany inspectors, and complete reports.
• Follow up on non-conformances and respond appropriately.
• Review and approve minor process change requests.
• Lead Root Cause Failure Analysis efforts.
• Manage Hold/Release documentation and product dispositioning.
• Participate in validation studies for CCPs, OPRPs, and other controls.
• Contribute to equipment commissioning and startup, ensuring quality and food safety standards.
• Promote and support a Food Safety Culture across the site.

Expected Experience & Skills

• Proven experience in technical quality or production in food or manufacturing environments.
• Educational background or on-the-job knowledge in Food Science, Production, Quality, or related fields.
• Strong leadership, communication, interpersonal skills, with attention to detail.
• Knowledge of quality systems, procedures, policies, and statistical processes.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills.
• Proactive problem-solving skills with a focus on long-term prevention.
• Ability to work shifts, including weekends and overtime, with regular attendance.

This position involves working in a manufacturing environment with heavy machinery and equipment. Flexibility for various shifts is required.

Physical Requirements

Occasional activities for up to 1/3 of working hours include keyboard use, standing, and exerting minimal force. Limited movement from workstation for brief periods.

This job description is not exhaustive and duties may change or be added without notice.

Our Total Rewards include programs supporting our diverse workforce and their families, aligned with Kraft Heinz’s values.

Salary Range: $77,800 - $97,300

Bonus: Performance-based bonus eligibility.

Salary may vary based on location, experience, and other factors.