Multi-Site Quality Director

Job Description

​The Quality Director for the Elevation business unit is responsible for leading the Kraft Heinz Food Safety and Quality activities across 10 manufacturing sites with varying degrees of complexity. This leader is responsible for assuring manufacturing compliance to all Kraft Heinz specifications, regulatory requirements and continuous improvement of product quality. 

This position will provide quality and food safety leadership and guidance to the Elevation business unit partners in order to manage risks for their respective manufacturing locations, and customers. 

This position reports to the Head of Quality Operations. As a member of the BU Operations Leadership team, the role provides thought leadership and direction while ensuring connectivity and alignment between BU strategies and Quality/Food Safety initiatives.

Position will have up to 10 manufacturing Quality Managers reporting to them.

Responsibilities:

Qualifications:​

• Minimum of a B.Sc. in Food Science or related sciences / technological field and minimum 10 years’ experience in a Food Related or Scientific Related field preferred.    

• ​Demonstrate ability to understand food manufacturing. 
   

• Demonstrate experience leading quality teams across multiple locations.

• ​Demonstrate ability to work with cross-functional groups within the organization.
   

• Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, production methods, and coordination of people and resources. ​

• ​Ability to work with cross-functional partners in effective problem-solving and solutions management   ​Demonstrate ability to recruit, manage and retain others effectively.
   

• ​Ability to travel 35-40% to visit all BU company owned factories.

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:

$184,800.00 - $231,000.00

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

Long-Term Incentive (LTI): In addition to base salary and bonus, this role is eligible for additional compensation in the form of equity.

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 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 [email protected].