Quality Supervisor

The Kraft Heinz Company; Kendallville (IN); On-site; USD 69,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

401k plan

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

The Kraft Heinz Company is seeking a site Quality Assurance leader at the Kendallville Plant to supervise and advance the Quality Systems, ensuring compliance with regulatory and internal standards. You will guide QA, production staff, and cross-functional teams in executing corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key duties include auditing program oversight, supplier and ingredient specs monitoring, and support for KHMS/ISO certifications.

Qualifications

• Education or relevant operational knowledge in Food Science or related fields.
• Experience with the Food & Beverage Industry, FDA, and USDA preferred.
• Proven history of quality or production policy implementation in manufacturing.
• Strong leadership and problem-solving orientation.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and prioritize.
• Experience with audits/regulatory inspections (USDA, FDA, Halal, Kosher).

Responsibilities

• Supervise the site QA and Production teams to meet program goals.
• Plan and direct the site auditing program for compliance with procedures and laws.
• Monitor Ingredient specs for accuracy and currency.
• Train and mentor staff on KHMS and quality procedures.
• Support audits and inspection readiness, inspections, and reports.
• Validate CCPs/OPRPs and maintain KPI/KHMS/ISO plans.

Skills

Quality management

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Auditing

Education

Food Science related education

Tools

KHMS system

GMP standards

Job description

Job Description

Job Purpose

This role is responsible for supervising and maintaining the plants Quality Systems to ensure compliance to regulatory, federal, and local laws. Areas of focus will include the identification and achievement of facility Quality KPI's through appropriate corrective/preventive actions and continuous improvement initiatives.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Actively engaged support in planning, defining, and directing the site auditing control program to ensure compliancetoall procedures, and policies, GMP standards, Kraft Heinz requirements, and regulatory, federal and local laws.
• Monitors Ingredient specs to ensure up to date and accurate.
• Support the KHMS system and operational standards as outlined in the plant accountability list.
• Trains, mentors, and leads site QA and Production team to ensure program goals are met.
• Dedicated support to siteKHMSCoordinator.
• Monitors andmaintainsKHMS program by complyingtocurrent Kraft Heinz and International Audit (FSSC/ISO) standards.
• Facilitate and co-lead site cross functional KHMS Team and participate with KraftHeinzcorporateQuality supporttoensuresuccessful certification for site.
• Ensure all Specification/KPI/KHMS/FSSC/ISO/ plans are maintained.
• Support all internal and external inspections/regulatory visits, USDA, FDA, Halal, Kosher.
• Support audit preparation activities, accompany inspector, and complete necessary reports and postings.
• Perform follow-ups to non-conformances found and provide responses as appropriate.
• Responsible for Hold/Release documentation and dispositioning of products.
• Complete validation studies for all CCPs, OPRPs and other significant controls in accordance with approved methodologies.
• EnsurecompliancetoGolden Rules and other Quality principlespolicies through routine auditing, reporting and trending compliance appropriately.
• Provides expertise and actively participates in equipment commissioning and startup, ensuring standardization of all applicable quality and food safety procedures.
• Adhere to approved change control procedures, to include reviewing partial HACCP plans and issuing Agile change requests, as needed.
• Supports factory FSQ continuous improvement initiatives. Seeks out, identifies and implements projects to improve product quality and consistency, process capability, waste reduction, etc.
• Activelysupportfactory shop floor assessments (i.e., performance monitoring, GEMBA walks) to ensure quality & safety standards arealways adhered to.

Expected Experience & Required Skills

• Education or relevant operational job knowledge of Food Science, Food Production, Manufacturing Quality/Operations, Quality Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, or other relevant environments.
• Experience with the Food & Beverage Industry, FDA, and USDAispreferred.
• Proven history of technical quality or production knowledge of policies & programs in Food or relevant manufacturing settings.
• Successful candidates possess a positive focus toward solutions with emphasis on preventativeproactivemeasures and team building.
• Strong leadership, technical, communication and interpersonal skills required along with attention to detail.
• Knowledge of quality or production systems, procedures, & policies.
• Manage multiple assignments, develop work plans, & prioritize.
• Knowledge of statistical processes.
• Directreportsassigned, lead development processof direct reportsthrough regularly scheduled 1:1’s.
• Typical work schedule is Monday - Friday 6am-3:30pm; must respond to off shift/weekend emergencies.

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:

$68,900.00 - $86,100.00

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 apysical, 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)

Kendallville 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.