Compliance Manager, Quality Assurance - QA​/QC

Quality Compliance Manager

Under the direction of the QA Manager, the Quality Compliance Manager is responsible for monitoring and maintaining the plants' Quality systems to ensure compliance to Kraft Heinz policies, regulatory, federal, and state laws. Assists in the identification and achievement of facility Quality KPI's through appropriate corrective/preventive actions, and, continuous improvement initiatives. Leads all internal and external auditing activities and follow-up. Acts as the Site QCMS/ISO coordinator.

Keeps informed on HACCP and net contents changes, acts as a resource to ensure regulatory requirements are adhered to. Provides Quality support during major commercialization projects, assists in new Quality system program implementations. Reports directly to the Quality Systems Manager and serves as backup to the Quality Manager.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Manages all internal and external inspections/regulatory visits. Leads audit preparation activities, accompanies inspector, and completes necessary reports and posting. Performs follow up activities to non-conformances found and provides responses as appropriate. Trains Site on proper inspection procedure practices. Assist in ensuring the facility is inspection ready at all times.
• Plans, defines, and, directs the Site auditing control program to ensure compliance to all procedures and policies to ensure compliance to regulatory, federal, and local laws. This includes identification of facility Quality KPI's, corrective/preventive action and continuous improvement initiatives. Trains and mentors site Auditors to ensure program goals are met.
• Manages the onsite laboratory in execution of approved methodologies, to ensure timely and accurate reporting of product wet chemistry, grading, and micro as well as environmental sampling to monitor sanitation effectiveness.
• Manages execution of site Food Safety Quality Program (QRMP) and HACCP programs
• Participate in the QRMP audit and assist in the development of procedures and corrective actions
• Oversee and lead the implementation of the QRMP (Quality Risk Management Process) system and operational standards as outlined in the plant accountability list.
• Accountable for the Safety, Health and Environmental systems and operational standards to ensure compliance as it is outlined in our policies/procedures and processes.
• Acts as the Site QCMS/ISO coordinator. Monitors and maintains plant QCMS program by complying with current Kraft Heinz and ISO Standards. Ensures all internal procedures, processes are accurate and performing to expectations. Works with internal auditor(s), and, document coordinators(s) to ensure compliance and system improvements.
• Provides Quality/Sanitation support for major project commercialization's from a regulatory, and, Kraft Heinz procedural perspective. Periodically audits to ensure appropriate steps, forms, and approvals are completed.
• Manages Quality systems associated with eQCMS, and, Plant Quality team sites to provide access to corporate links easily. Supports the updating of Quality refresher training (e.g. GMP's, allergens, hold/release, Special Situations) as needed.
• Conduit between Plant and Corporate Manufacturing Quality, Sector Quality, Regulatory. Ensures Quality policies are understood and communicated to Site employees.
• In the event that the Quality Manager is not available, this individual will act as the quality contact.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Quality Assurance, Food Manufacturing, or other technical environment.
• Bachelor's Degree in Food Science or equivalent degree, required.
• Must be able to work shifts, weekends, and all required overtime. Prompt and regular attendance. Walk, sit, stand, climb, work near moving equipment, occasionally lift up to 25lbs, operate a computer, keyboard/typing, communicate in-person and via telephone, complete paperwork responsibilities.
• Strong leadership, technical, communication and organizational skills required along with attention to detail.
• Advanced knowledge of quality systems, procedures, & policies helpful. Handle multiple assignments, develop work plans, & prioritize.
• Knowledge of statistical processes.
• Detailed-oriented.
• Effective communication skills (oral written and verbal).
• Planning and organizing skills.
• Successful candidates must possess a positive focus toward solutions with emphasis on preventative pro-active measures and team-building.
• Demonstrate ability to work with cross-functional groups.

EEO Statement

Kraft Heinz Company, Inc. is an equal employment employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to minorities, females, veterans, and disabled individuals. As an equal opportunity employer, Kraft Heinz Company, Inc. is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veterans Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the American's with…