Role and Responsibilities:

Primary Function: The Quality Lead will coordinate and assist in Quality and Sanitation activities within the facility- acting as a change agent- supporting and promoting quality processes and implementation of new or improved quality programs within the plant. The position will serve as the primary point of contact for quality support to the production floor as well as other support functions.

Job Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• Support and promote quality processes and implementation of new or improved quality programs
• Interface with plant manufacturing personnel as needed including coordinating and assisting in Quality and Sanitation initiatives within the facility
• Conduct Pre-op inspections (including Allergen inspections) and provide feedback to employees and supervisors
• Specification Management and Maintaining Product Standards
• Maintain Internal Audit program including coordination of quality programs and preparations of reports of inspection as well as participation in external 3rd party audits as required
• QCMS System Management and Document Control
• HACCP Program Management
• Attend and maintain records and follow-up for Management Review
• Conduct and follow through on all Corrective Action and Preventative Actions
• Provide support in consumer complaint investigation and tracking
• Utilization of SAP including BI Reporting and input of COA results
• Verify there are no testing equipment issues on the lines
• Manage the Environment Swabbing program including PEM & Non Pathogen sample collection and water quality testing
• Participate in daily finished product grading
• Support Mock Recalls as needed

• It is the responsibility of all employees to adhere to all site rules- and to adhere to all ways of working- and processes and procedures within that role
• Other duties as assigned or required; may include any quality or sanitation function needed to meet current or future business needs

Sanitation

Will insure that the equipment and machinery he/she works with is cleaned and sanitized according to the Kraft Heinz Sanitation Program and rules explained at the beginning of the employment and during refreshing sessions.

Quality Assurance:

Insures all products manufactured comply with the Quality Assurance Program and policies reviewed during the on the job training applicable to this specific operation function.

Safety:

Will follow instructions delivered during the training that explained the fundamentals of the Kraft Heinz

Safety Process and will keep himself/herself and others away from harm while performing his/her duties.

Will adhere to LOTO policy and procedures

Qualifications and Education Requirements

A Minimum of a High school diploma or general education diploma (GED).

Preferred Skills

Must have strong communication skills.

Additional Notes

Weekend and Holiday Work Will Be Required.