Description
The Kraft Heinz, Meat, Cheese, Coffee & Snacks POD, is currently seeking a qualified individual to join its Quality Team in Newberry, South Carolina. This position offers the opportunity for development and career growth within the quality function by leading and managing work in a senior quality supervisor capacity. This position provides quality, food safety, and regulatory leadership to assigned projects and sections of the facility.
The plant processes poultry and red meat into Ready-to-Eat luncheon meats and shippable meat materials for further processing. Plant processing operates Monday through Friday, with intermittent weekend work.
Primary Responsibilities/Accountabilities:
Manage a portion of the plant’s quality food safety system to assure that all KHC KPIs and Regulatory targets are met and sustained Provide for necessary training and development in product knowledge, process technology, process control, optimization techniques, and Kraft competencies to increase cross functional team effectiveness and achieve optimum performance levels. Interpret KHC guidelines and government regulations to manage process change control procedures. Provide leadership for objectively measuring and controlling the quality and safety of finished products by applying statistical systems, producible specifications, and yield standards to assure uniform consistent compliance with the company’s quality standards and complete the input appropriately into SAP KHC data management systems. Initiate and champion 5S principles throughout day-day responsibilities Lead thorough incident investigations to identify critical parameters governing product quality, yield, and product risks (biological, chemical, and physical) Facilitates follow-up and continuous improvement activities associated with Consumer and Customer Feedback through data reporting systems and change control procedures Provide leadership to new product /process implementation by coordinating activities between R&D and the operational units.Organizational Relationships:
Reports to the Plant Quality Manager. On a routine basis interacts directly with members of the Plant Steering Team, Business Unit Managers, Leaders and Supervisors, Sanitation Management, Quality Supervisors, Technicians, and ISO Auditors. Maintains contact with Corporate Quality, Research and Development, and Business Development teams.Qualifications:
BA/BS required; Food Science, Animal Science, Meat Science, Microbiology, Biology, or related degree program preferred.Job Knowledge and Experience:
3+ years experience in a supervisory capacity in Quality, Food Safety, Regulatory, or Operations. A thorough understanding of quality management practices concerning Food Safety, Regulatory Affairs, and Manufactured Quality. Expertise in use of statistical concepts to control manufacturing processes. Expertise in use of computers and software used to analyze data. A proven record of accomplishments, which demonstrate the ability to effectively “problem solve” through teams.
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:
$88,000.00 – $110,000.00
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.
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)
Newberry 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 NAZTAOps@kraftheinz.com for assistance.