Kraft Heinz Company
Sr. Analyst, Quality - Innovation
Kraft Heinz Company, Glenview, Illinois, United States, 60025
Job Description
Job Purpose
This role ensures efficient and effective evaluation and risk management of innovation and commercialization projects. This position works closely with the business units and cross functional teams to provide successful commercialization of new products, line extensions and product renovations. This position will support project trials, innovations, renovation and maintenance covering both internal and external manufacturing facilities.
Essential Functions & Responsibilities
Attend project trials, first production runs and play a critical role in identifying risk areas.
Complete cross functional risk assessments for projects and process.
Support commercialization activities.
Monitor, track and report corrective actions and timing of follow ups.
Review food safety, quality and sanitation programs associated with project activities at production location.
Communicate business risk to cross functional business partners.
Work with project teams to ensure compliance to quality and food safety standards from design through product launch and post-launch reviews.
Expected Experience & Required Skills
Quality experience within food or CPG (3-5 years).
Plant quality experience in one or multiple food factories.
Regulatory compliance familiarity with USDA, FDA or CFIA preferred.
Commercialization experience preferred.
Sanitation experience preferred.
Food Safety / Microbiology experience preferred.
Understanding of procurement processes.
PCQI certified preferred.
Better Process Control School certification preferred.
Fundamental statistics (DMAIC Process/DFSS/Lean/Metrology/MSA/Sampling) procedures.
Project management and collaboration with cross functional partners experience.
Strong interpersonal communication skills.
Work Environment & Schedule
Candidate must be able to travel independently, have the ability to drive a vehicle, fly commercially and be located near a major airport. Travel required 40-55%. This position is field based; role requires frequent travel to customer locations, stores, manufacturing facilities, etc. First shift work; however, flexibility is required based on plant requirements.
Physical Requirements
Physical demands
include but not limited to: occasional activity or condition sustained up to 1/3 of working hours; upright stance; keyboard or text input; sedentary – occasionally exerting 0-10 lbs. of force; limited movement from workstation for brief periods.
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.
Compensation & Benefits New Hire Base Salary Range:
$88,000.00 - $110,000.00
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, with 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 support a healthy lifestyle for our employees and their families. You’ll be able to participate in benefits and wellbeing programs that may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other factors.
Location:
Location(s)
Chicago/Aon Center, Glenview R&D Center
Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer
– underrepresented groups/women/veterans/individuals with disabilities and other protected classes. For accommodation in the job application process, you may contact NAZTAOps@kraftheinz.com.
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This role ensures efficient and effective evaluation and risk management of innovation and commercialization projects. This position works closely with the business units and cross functional teams to provide successful commercialization of new products, line extensions and product renovations. This position will support project trials, innovations, renovation and maintenance covering both internal and external manufacturing facilities.
Essential Functions & Responsibilities
Attend project trials, first production runs and play a critical role in identifying risk areas.
Complete cross functional risk assessments for projects and process.
Support commercialization activities.
Monitor, track and report corrective actions and timing of follow ups.
Review food safety, quality and sanitation programs associated with project activities at production location.
Communicate business risk to cross functional business partners.
Work with project teams to ensure compliance to quality and food safety standards from design through product launch and post-launch reviews.
Expected Experience & Required Skills
Quality experience within food or CPG (3-5 years).
Plant quality experience in one or multiple food factories.
Regulatory compliance familiarity with USDA, FDA or CFIA preferred.
Commercialization experience preferred.
Sanitation experience preferred.
Food Safety / Microbiology experience preferred.
Understanding of procurement processes.
PCQI certified preferred.
Better Process Control School certification preferred.
Fundamental statistics (DMAIC Process/DFSS/Lean/Metrology/MSA/Sampling) procedures.
Project management and collaboration with cross functional partners experience.
Strong interpersonal communication skills.
Work Environment & Schedule
Candidate must be able to travel independently, have the ability to drive a vehicle, fly commercially and be located near a major airport. Travel required 40-55%. This position is field based; role requires frequent travel to customer locations, stores, manufacturing facilities, etc. First shift work; however, flexibility is required based on plant requirements.
Physical Requirements
Physical demands
include but not limited to: occasional activity or condition sustained up to 1/3 of working hours; upright stance; keyboard or text input; sedentary – occasionally exerting 0-10 lbs. of force; limited movement from workstation for brief periods.
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.
Compensation & Benefits New Hire Base Salary Range:
$88,000.00 - $110,000.00
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, with 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 support a healthy lifestyle for our employees and their families. You’ll be able to participate in benefits and wellbeing programs that may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other factors.
Location:
Location(s)
Chicago/Aon Center, Glenview R&D Center
Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer
– underrepresented groups/women/veterans/individuals with disabilities and other protected classes. For accommodation in the job application process, you may contact NAZTAOps@kraftheinz.com.
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