Food Safety & Quality Senior Manager LATINA

Food Safety & Quality Senior Manager
Latina
Lazio, LATINA

About the position We have an excellent opportunity available for an experienced Food Safety & Quality Senior Manager to make a difference at Kraft Heinz. The Food Safety & Quality Senior Manager lies within the EPDM Western Europe Operations BU. You'll be working in a high performing team, alongside peers always trying to reach the next level. You'll be reporting into Gerard van de Schepop, Director FSQ Europe.

Get ready for a lot of exposure to internal senior stakeholders.

In brief, you are responsible to:

Assure the full adherence with company compliance policies and legal standards for food safety and food quality of the site. Support implementation of new standards and continuous quality improvement plans. Develop, improve and review the effectiveness of quality assurance system. Lead the quality process and product improvements including supporting R&D and procurement for new projects implementation. Performance, technical ability and certification of the ISO 17025 certified Central laboratory.

Responsibilities & accountabilities

Ensure good manufacturing practices are implemented and adhered to and adequate controls are in place to prevent a serious incident, withdrawal or recall; Responsible for quality system, quality control and lab micro activities; Responsible for the relationship with food safety local or national authority, food safety corporate affairs and certification bodies; Guarantee all traceability data from raw material to finished product; Provide for the implementation of quality system requirements; Participate on daily meeting and cross functional meeting; Promote the improvement of quality system through lean tools (PDCA); Management of risk assessment for new product line and new finished product; Implement, maintain, and evaluate cleaning & sanitation operating procedures and training that meets Kraft Heinz requirements; Manage the budget of quality package and the central laboratory; Manage the claims (not conformity) through corrective and preventive action; Promote root cause analysis to solve issue; Ensure the release of the product according the lead time; Support Engineering and R&D in development projects; Relationships with suppliers of raw material and packaging material; Responsible for supply chain quality losses reduction; Monthly meeting with EPDM site FSQ team.

Qualifications

Please kindly note that you need to have an EU Working Permit (Orientation Year Visa not included) in order to proceed for this position.

Hard Skills

MS Office ERP system SAP People Management Fluent in English and Italian Background:

Chemistry, Food Technology, Biology, Engineering master's degree; More than 5 years of relevant experience. Professional Attributes

Communication Skills - People are easily be exposed to senior management, no matter their level. Therefore, it's important to have excellent interpersonal skills, to take care of all kinds of different collaborators. Resilience - Having the ability to bounce back after a disappointment or set back, big or small is what we value. Always continue to move onward & upward. Result driven - You don't only focus on your own results, but always do what's best for the company. High pressure - You don't get easily stressed by pressure, on the opposite, a fast paced and dynamic environment is what keeps you energized. Team player - Achieving results is nice, but achieving results with the team is simply the best. Being a standout colleague means you're sometimes a leader, sometimes a follower but always working towards the same common goal together with your teammates. What we offer you

An ambitious employer; we only want the best for you. The position will be contractually classified at Executive level, in accordance with the applicable labor regulations. A competitive salary and excellent bonus structure (above market); at KraftHeinz we strongly believe and live by ownership and meritocracy. An Employee Assistance Program, Health Insurance & Pension Plan. A wide range of discounts with KraftHeinz's partnerships on fashion, electronics, travels and many more! Last and not least; there are always room for new insights: If you have an idea, please let us know, and we can set it in action! Our Hiring Process

After the application and CV screening, you are invited to complete our Cognitive Assessment and will have an introductory telephone call with the Talent Acquisition Team. If positive, the interview process will consist of 3 steps (HR, Hiring Manager, Dotted Line Manager).

All positive? Job offer!

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.



About us

Kraft Heinz is a global food company with a delicious heritage. With iconic and emerging food and beverage brands around the world, we deliver the best taste, fun and quality to every meal table we touch. We're on a mission to disrupt not only our own business, but the global food industry. A consumer obsession and unexpected partnerships fuel our progress as we drive innovation across every part of our company.

Around the world, our people are connected by a culture of ownership, agility and endless curiosity. We also believe in being good humans, who are working to improve our company, communities, and planet. We're proud of where we've been – and even more thrilled about where we're headed – as we nourish the world and lead the future of food.

Why us

We grow our people to grow our business. We champion great people who bring ambition, curiosity, and high performance to the table as the guardians of our beloved and nostalgic brands. Good isn't good enough. We choose greatness every day by challenging the ordinary and making bold decisions. All while celebrating our wins - and our failures – as we work together to lead the future of food.

Challenging the status quo takes talent. We invest in your purpose and potential by developing skills and nurturing strengths that leave a legacy on our business and a lasting impact on your career. Because great people make great companies, and we're growing something great here at Kraft Heinz.

Location(s)

Latina

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes.

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