Sr. Manager, Quality - Meats

Job Purpose

The Sr. Manager – Quality Innovation will be responsible for ensuring that Kraft Heinz products and processes meet the highest quality and food safety standards throughout the product lifecycle, from initial design to manufacturing. The Sr. Manager will support the development and implementation of quality by design strategies, ensuring alignment with company goals, industry standards, and regulatory requirements. This role will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with quality and food safety standards throughout the product lifecycle.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Support the development and implementation of quality by design strategies for new products and processes
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies and procedures
• Lead quality aspects of specific category portfolio initiatives (growth, maintenance, productivity) activities and ensure pre and post launch success.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including R&D, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain, to ensure quality and food safety standards are met
• Conduct quality risk assessments and provide technical guidance to project teams
• Develop and maintain quality metrics and key performance indicators to drive continuous improvement initiatives
• Support the development of quality training programs for employees
• Participate in quality audits and assessments to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies

Key Skills

• Strategist: High level of strategic thinking involved across brand strategy, quality strategy and complex commercialization
• High Visibility Influencer: Influence at all levels of organization and work seamlessly with teams to drive impact.
• Simplifier: Strong ability to simplify complex challenges. Ability to distill information to tell a clear story to drive clarity though the organization.
• Commercialization Leader: demonstrated strong project leadership skills with clear knowledge of the commercialization process and ability to mobilize the cross-functional team
• Quality-in-Design – QiD acumen with understanding the degree to which the product design meets its intended purpose and user expectations, incorporating factors like functionality, aesthetics, and user experience.
• Collaborator: Team player and culture creator who works well in a fast-paced environment
• Flexible: Be adaptable and adjust to evolving consumer, legislative and regulatory environment

Qualifications/Experience

• Master of Science degree in Food Science, Microbiology, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in quality or R&D preferred
• 2+ years of commercialization experience at Kraft Heinz or CPG food industry
• Experience with quality systems/processes (ISO, Six Sigma etc.)
• Excellent communication skills (presentation, report writing, teaching/training).
• Strong collaborator, who can lead complex cross-functional workstreams
• Resilient in ambiguous and rapidly evolving environments
• Self-starter, who operates independently
• Strategic, big picture thinker who can also execute with excellence
• Comfortable challenging the status quo and driving decisions via strong, data-led stories
• Outstanding verbal, written and interpersonal communications skills
• Excellent organization and project management skills
• Travel requirements up to 50% a year.

Work Environment & Schedule

This position is considered a Normal office environment with moderate travel to customer locations, stores, manufacturing facilities, etc.; offices are open workspaces Additionally, this role requires flexible working schedule pending business needs.

Physical Requirements

Physical demands include but not limited to

Occasional – activity or condition sustained up to 1/3 of working hours, upright stance, Sedentary – occasionally exerting 0-10 lbs. of force; limited movement from workstation for brief periods of time

This job description is not designed to cover or contain all duties or responsibilities that are required of the role. Duties or responsibilities may change or be added with or without notice.

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:

$118,400.00 – $148,000.00

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)

Glenview R&D Center

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.