Sr. Analyst, Quality - Innovation

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 .

• ​In this role, the individual will work closely with project teams to ensure compliance to KHC quality and food safety standards from Design stage through product launch/through post launch reviews.

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Expected Experience & Required Skills

• ​​Quality experience within food or CPG preferred 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 the 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

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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 considered aAdditionally, this role requires 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 of time. ​

Our Total Rewards philosophy is to provide a meaningful and flexible spectrum of programs that equitably support our diverse workforce and their families and complement Kraft Heinz’ strategy and values.

New Hire Base Salary Range:

$89,800.00 - $112,200.00

Bonus: This position is eligible for a performance-based bonus as provided by the plan terms and governing documents.

Benefits: Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare, protection, and saving for the future, we offer 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 inspire a physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families.

You’ll be able to participate in a variety of benefits and wellbeing programs that may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors, for example:

• Physical - Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Screenings/Assessments

• Social - Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Leave of Absence, Flexible Work Arrangements, Recognition, Training

• Emotional – Employee Assistance Program , Wellbeing Programs, Family Support Programs

• Financial – 401k, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Disability

Location(s)

Glenview R&D Center, Mt Royal Plant, Toronto - Queen's Quay - Headquarters