Fsq Team Leader

OverviewFSQ Team LeaderLeadership opportunity in our Food Safety Quality departmentLocation : King Street, Hastings, New ZealandCollaborative and dynamic work environmentGrow your leadership career in Food Safety & Quality with Kraft Heinz Watties!

Are you a motivated and detail-oriented individual looking to grow your career in Food Safety and Quality?

Do you want to join a dynamic team with a proven track record of delivering high-quality products and driving continuous improvement?

We have an exciting opportunity for a Food Safety and Quality professional to join our team, where you will play a key role in ensuring the quality and safety of our products and driving business growth.About Kraft HeinzThe Kraft Heinz Company is one of the largest food and beverage companies in the world, with eight $1 billion+ brands and global sales of approximately $25 billion.

Our brands are truly global, with products produced and marketed in over 40 countries.

These beloved products include condiments and sauces, cheese and dairy, meals, meats, refreshment beverages, coffee, infant and nutrition products, and numerous other grocery products in a portfolio of more than 200 legacy and emerging brands.Key responsibilitiesLead four direct reports in the FSQ department demonstrating strong leadership skillsSupport the FSQ department and Site with the quality risk management programme (Q-RMP) requirements and implementation of action plans, including providing technical training to factory staff and conducting risk assessments.Investigate and document incidents, and report Edify & other Quality KPI, to ensure effective investigation and outcomes of quality incidents, internal and external complaints.Participate in the FSQ department internal audit schedule and validation schedule, and conduct internal audits to ensure compliance with quality standards.Assist with projects and decisions regarding product sampling and testing, and represent the FSQ department in new product, process, or packaging developments.Provide quality module training to other departments, and support the FSQ departments responsibilities for reporting and steering meetings.Manage non-conforming product and ensure traceability of finished goods and raw materials, and validate critical control points (CCPs) to ensure food safety and quality.Support investigation of quality incidents, internal and external complaints, and respond to customer complaints in a timely and thorough manner, using risk assessment and root cause analysis for decision making.Provide quality support and training to operations staff, and contribute to reporting and steering meeting requirements, to drive continuous improvement in food safety and quality.About youPossess good interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholdersHave experience with quality risk assessment and decision-making ability on product food safety & qualityDemonstrate a high level of computer literacy, with proficiency in relevant software and systemsShow a high level of personal integrity and sense of right and wrong, with strong character and a proactive approachHave a growth mindset, with a willingness to learn and adapt to new situations and challengesPossess technical experience in the food industry, with a strong understanding of food safety and quality principlesAre able to work independently and as part of a team, with a strong focus on achieving results and driving continuous improvementCurrently hold a degree in Food Science, Quality Assurance, or a related field, or have equivalent technical experience in the food industryEligibility to work in New Zealand with full working rights.Benefits of working with usPay for Performance – industry leading variable compensation offerings tied to company and individual performance on top of a competitive base salary packageParental Leave – paid time off for both primary AND secondary caregiversLeave Options – Purchased leave, volunteer leave and LiveWell leave programs to give you even more flexibility to plan your life and spend time on causes that matterNovated LeasingGreat Place to Work certification in Australia and New ZealandIn House Training ProgramsCorporate Discount ProgramsReady to make an impact?

If you\'re passionate about food safety and quality, eager to learn, and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, please submit your application soon.

We will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis and reserve the right to close the job advertisement early.Location : King Street, Hastings, New ZealandKraft 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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