Quality Manager, Fremont

Job Description

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

• Implement and assure compliance to all Food Safety, Regulatory, and Quality policies  
• 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 knowledge for 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 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.

Location(s)

Fremont Factory

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer that prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require an accommodation to participate in the job application or hiring process should contact NATAI@kraftheinz.com .