Manager, Quality Innovation

The Kraft Heinz Company
Illinois
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 104,200 - 130,200 annuallyFunction: Quality & Regulatory (Non-Software)Experience: 3+ yearsEducation: mastersSkills: ["Communication","Collaboration","Leadership","Independent work","Project management"]

Lead quality by design for new products and processes, ensuring compliance with regulatory and company policies. Drive pre- and post-launch success for category portfolio initiatives (growth, maintenance, productivity) by partnering closely with R&D, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain. Perform quality risk assessments, build quality metrics and KPIs for continuous improvement, and support employee quality training and audits. Field-based role with frequent travel to customer, store, and manufacturing locations.

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The Kraft Heinz Company
The Kraft Heinz Company
3 months ago

Manager, Quality Innovation

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Job Summary

Lead quality by design for new products and processes, ensuring compliance with regulatory and company policies. Drive pre- and post-launch success for category portfolio initiatives (growth, maintenance, productivity) by partnering closely with R&D, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain. Perform quality risk assessments, build quality metrics and KPIs for continuous improvement, and support employee quality training and audits. Field-based role with frequent travel to customer, store, and manufacturing locations.
Location: Illinois
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Quality & Regulatory (Non-Software)
Seniority: Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Support the 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 category portfolio initiatives and support pre- and post-launch success.
  • •Collaborate with cross-functional teams (R&D, Manufacturing, Supply Chain) to meet quality and food safety standards.
  • •Conduct quality risk assessments, develop quality metrics/KPIs, and support training and quality audits.
Travel: High travel

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 104,200 - 130,200 annually
Perks:Health InsuranceDentalVisionPaid Leave401kDisability

Key Requirements

  • •Master of Science degree in Food Science, Microbiology, or a related field.
  • •3+ years of experience in quality or R&D (preferred).
  • •1+ years of commercialization experience at Kraft Heinz or in the CPG food industry.
  • •Experience with quality systems/processes such as ISO and Six Sigma.
  • •Strong communication skills and ability to lead complex cross-functional workstreams.
Experience:3+ yearsCPG food industryQualityR&D
Education:Master's in Food Science, Microbiology, or related field
Skills:CommunicationCollaborationLeadershipIndependent workProject management
Certifications:PCQIBetter Process Control School
Tech Stack:ISOSix SigmaDMAICDFSSLeanMetrologyMSASampling ProceduresQuality by designPCQIBetter Process Control SchoolQuality risk assessmentsQuality metricsKPI

Company Brief

The Kraft Heinz Company
The Kraft Heinz Company is a global food and beverage company producing iconic packaged foods and condiments across categories like cheese, meals, condiments, and beverages, serving retail, foodservice, and consumer markets worldwide.
Industry: Food & Beverage
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Chicago, United States
Founded: 2015
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