Food Safety Quality Team Leader

FSQ Team Leader We are excited to announce a leadership opportunity within our Food Safety Quality (FSQ) department located on King Street in Hastings, New Zealand. If you are a motivated and detail-oriented individual seeking to advance your career in Food Safety and Quality, we invite you to join our dynamic team at Kraft Heinz Watties. You will play a crucial role in ensuring the quality and safety of our products while driving business growth. About the Company The Kraft Heinz Company stands as one of the largest food and beverage companies globally, boasting eight brands that each generate over $1 billion in sales and total global revenues of approximately $25 billion. Our portfolio includes iconic brands produced and marketed in over 40 countries, featuring a wide range of products such as condiments, sauces, cheese, dairy, meals, meats, beverages, coffee, infant nutrition, and many other grocery items. We are proud of our extensive range of more than 200 legacy and emerging brands. About the Role As the FSQ Team Leader, you will have significant responsibilities, including but not limited to: - Leading four direct reports within the FSQ department and demonstrating strong leadership skills. - Supporting the FSQ department and site with the quality risk management program (Q-RMP) requirements and implementing action plans, which includes providing technical training to factory staff and conducting risk assessments. - Investigating and documenting incidents while reporting on Edify and other Quality KPIs to ensure effective outcomes for quality incidents and internal and external complaints. - Participating in the internal audit schedule and validation processes, conducting audits to ensure compliance with quality standards. - Assisting with projects and decisions related to product sampling and testing, representing the FSQ department in new product, process, or packaging developments. - Providing quality module training to other departments and supporting the FSQ department’s responsibilities in reporting and steering meetings. - Managing non-conforming products, ensuring traceability of finished goods and raw materials, and validating critical control points (CCPs) to uphold food safety and quality. - Supporting the investigation of quality incidents and responding to customer complaints in a timely manner, utilizing risk assessment and root cause analysis for effective decision-making. - Offering quality support and training to operations staff, contributing to the reporting and steering meeting requirements to promote continuous improvement in food safety and quality. Requirements To be successful in this role, you should possess: - Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders. - Experience with quality risk assessment and the ability to make informed decisions regarding product food safety and quality. - High computer literacy, with proficiency in relevant software and systems. - Strong personal integrity and a proactive approach to challenges. - A growth mindset with a willingness to learn and adapt to new situations. - Technical experience in the food industry, with a solid understanding of food safety and quality principles. - The ability to work independently and collaboratively, focusing on achieving results and driving continuous improvement. - A degree in Food Science, Quality Assurance, or a related field, or equivalent technical experience in the food industry. - Eligibility to work in New Zealand with full working rights. Benefits Working with us comes with a range of benefits, including: - Pay for Performance: Industry-leading variable compensation linked to individual and company performance, in addition to a competitive base salary. - Parental Leave: Paid time off for both primary and secondary caregivers. - Leave Options: Flexibility through purchased leave, volunteer leave, and LiveWell leave programs to support your personal life and causes that matter to you. - Novated Leasing and Corporate Discount Programs. - In-House Training Programs to support your continuous development. - We are proud to hold a Great Place to Work certification in Australia and New Zealand. Ready to Make an Impact? If you are passionate about food safety and quality, eager to learn, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we encourage you to submit your application soon. We will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis and reserve the right to close the job advertisement early.