Sr Analyst, Quality - MCCS

Kraft Heinz; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 90,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401k plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Kraft Heinz seeks a Quality Systems Lead to assist facilities in developing, implementing, and maintaining quality systems in line with policies, regulatory requirements, and third party standards.

You will drive improvements through root cause analysis, CAPA, HACCP, and Lean Six Sigma initiatives, supporting audits and coordinating with internal sites and external partners to ensure audit readiness. Travel 40-50% is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science or related field is required.
• Minimum 3+ years’ experience in quality, R&D, or operations.
• Green Belt/Black Belt/Certified Quality Engineer is preferred.
• Familiarity with Kraft Quality Policies and Procedures is preferred.
• Experience with ISO, and/or FSSC 22000 beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Lead quality systems initiatives across assigned sites.
• Educate BU Quality staff on identified quality systems initiatives.
• Ensure audit readiness and coordinate with internal and external audits.
• Lead continuous improvement and training initiatives across plants.
• Support supplier quality and data systems like SAP.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Root cause analysis

Audit readiness

Cross-functional collaboration

Decision quality

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science or related field

Green Belt/Black Belt/Certified Quality Engineer

Tools

SAP

Quality Data Systems

Agile

Quality Suite

Job description

Position Summary

In this role, the individual will assist assigned sites in developing, implementing, and maintaining quality systems in compliance with applicable KHC policies, regulatory requirements, and third party standards. This person will support plants in achieving Quality KPIs through participation in root cause activities, corrective and preventive action, and continuous improvement initiatives. This position provides quality systems leadership and support for issue resolution at assigned sites as needed. This individual will be responsible for providing guidance to assigned sites during internal and external audits, and may participate in HACCP validations, micro program assessments, allergen validations, and plant process audits. A successful candidate should have multiple functional job experiences and have experience utilizing Lean 6 Sigma tools.

Position Summary

In this role, the individual will assist assigned sites in developing, implementing, and maintaining quality systems in compliance with applicable KHC policies, regulatory requirements, and third party standards. This person will support plants in achieving Quality KPIs through participation in root cause activities, corrective and preventive action, and continuous improvement initiatives. This position provides quality systems leadership and support for issue resolution at assigned sites as needed. This individual will be responsible for providing guidance to assigned sites during internal and external audits, and may participate in HACCP validations, micro program assessments, allergen validations, and plant process audits. A successful candidate should have multiple functional job experiences and have experience utilizing Lean 6 Sigma tools.

Primary Responsibilities

• This role provides will also have the opportunity to serve as the business unit lead for assigned key quality systems initiatives. This individual will serve as the primary point of contact for internal sites, and as a subject matter expert for selected external partners. This person will be responsible for educating BU Quality staff in support of the identified quality systems initiative.
• Position offers the candidate to develop/enhance skills in Decision Quality, Risk Assessment & Management, Standing Alone, and Influencing without authority.

Lead Quality Systems Improvement

• Plant Programs-GMPs, QPEs, Security Assessments, Allergen Assessments, Lab Proficiency
• HACCP Compliance and Execution
• Weight Control Ongoing Execution and Compliance
• Regulatory Contacts
• Assisting with plant responses to regulatory issues – NR’s, MID, PFF and Label Claims

Own Auditing Readiness

• Assure plants are audit ready at all times.
• New EM/Supplier site assessment and development
• Certified Supplier program management
• FSSC/QCMS Program Leadership
• Plant Audit Preparation and Corrective Action Responses
• Quality Chain Audit Responses

Lead Continuous Improvement And Training Initiatives

• Plant visits – document observations and create actionable follow-ups.
• Executionand PlanningCategory improvement plans
• Training and Development of Plant Quality and support
• Management of the Quality Training Program

Support To Category And Communication

• Special Situations Investigations (Boots on the ground)
• Supplier Quality-Non-Conforming Raw Materials
• SAP Support/Quality Data Systems/Agile/ Quality Suite
• Communication to Category Quality
• Communication with key Shared Services
• Support improvement plans to address consumer dissatisfiers

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, or related field.
• Minimum 3+ years’ experience in quality, R&D, or operations.
• Green Belt/Black Belt/Certified Quality Engineer
• Familiarity with Kraft Quality Policies and Procedures is preferred
• Experience with ISO, and/or FSSC 22000 beneficial.
• Capable of managing multiple priorities and plants.
• Ability to influence key internal and external business partners, assess and manage risk, and communicate across the supply chain required.
• Willing to travel 40-50%.

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

$89,800.00 - $112,200.00

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 saving for the future, we offer plans tailored to meet you and your family’s needs. Coverage for 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 a physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families.

Benefits

• 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)

Employee's Home - National

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.