Head of FSQ Excellence

About the role

Kraft Heinz is looking for a Head of FSQ Excellence to lead the North America FSQ Excellence agenda. The role establishes the systems, standards, governance, digital capabilities and improvement methods that strengthen food safety, quality performance, consumer trust and manufacturing excellence. It is based at the Glenview R&D Center.

Key responsibilities

• Set the FSQ Excellence vision, operating model, governance, standards and enterprise performance agenda (25%).
• Own Quality Systems and Digital Transformation, including eQMS, process governance, analytics and enabling technology (20%).
• Lead Consumer Quality, Product and Process Quality, specifications, analytical methods and quality-by-design (20%).
• Direct KHMS quality programs, internal audits, compliance governance, CAPA effectiveness and enterprise risk monitoring (20%).
• Lead enterprise problem solving, investigations, continuous improvement and organizational capability building (15%).

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Engineering, Chemistry or a related technical discipline; advanced degree preferred.
• 15+ years of progressive FSQ leadership in a complex manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated success leading enterprise change and influencing senior stakeholders.

Required skills

• Deep expertise in QMS, CAPA, audits, specifications, quality governance, digital transformation, analytics, KHMS and operational excellence.

What we offer

• New hire base salary range of $220,800 to $276,000, with eligibility for a performance-based bonus and long-term incentive equity.
• Healthcare, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, paid time off, flexible work arrangements and employee assistance program.
• Wellbeing programs, 401k and life insurance.