All posting locations: Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia
Job Function: 07 - Quality
Date Published: 29-Feb-2024
Ref #: R-79891
Description & Requirements
The FSQ (Food Safety and Quality) Assistant has a responsibility for Quality throughout the site and all personnel. Kraft Heinz has the Highest Global Standards when it comes to Food Safety and Quality and the implementation, maintenance and improvement of these standards is key to this role. Working with cross functional collaboration with Operations, R and D, Logistics, Human Resources, engineering. This role will be reporting to site FSQ Supervisor who is part of the Site Leadership team which is Pivotal in Delivering Safe, Quality and Nutritious Food.
Key Responsibilities
- Verification of paperwork and thermal process records, and release of finished goods in line with HACCP requirements.
- Support production team with quality related issues on shop floor and assist in troubleshooting/root cause analysis
- Manage taste panel and testing of finished products, water testing and incubation to ensure safety and quality of product
- Liaise with suppliers regarding non-conformance of goods received through supplier complaint process
- Drive the site non-conforming goods and rework processes
- Adherence monitoring of site processes to ensure compliance to Kraft Heinz and external third party requirements
- Escalate any issues/ noncompliance with respect to process/ product / people which are deviations from Global FSQ systems.
- Assist with Third party audits, Kraft Heinz Internal Governance Programs and compliance to Regulatory requirements both locally and in Export Markets.
- Support Food Safety & Quality (FSQ) Systems improvements & projects on site.
- Work as part of a greater team across Australia and New Zealand and the Global FSQ Community spanning Asia, Europe and the America’s.
About You:
- Experienced in managing quality and continuous improvement in a diverse and complex manufacturing environment.
- Tertiary qualification in Science, Engineering or Technology
- FMCG experience
- Experience in thermal processing such as retorting, pasteurisation, freezing and chilling, cannery and flexible packaging combined with strong analytical, interpersonal, coaching and influencing skills.
Benefits Program:
We empower our people to own their work- and it’s true our employees are our competitive advantage – so we take care of our Kraft Heinz family with our ‘Live Well’ benefits program:
- Hybrid Working- flexibility around when and where you work
- Gatherings - monthly drinks & nibbles- End of Year Celebration
- Wellbeing - annual health checks & flu shots- onsite wellbeing sessions & webinars
- Volunteering – volunteer days with Foodbank- meal packing events for our Global partner Rise Against Hunger
- Great Place To Work awarded in Australia
- Leave options – purchase additional annual leave at the beginning of each calendar year, alongside LiveWell leave and volunteer leave
- Parental Leave - 12 weeks paid parental leave for primary caregivers
The Kraft Heinz Company Australia & New Zealand is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces- promotes and values diversity and inclusion. Research shows that candidates from underrepresented backgrounds hesitate to apply for roles if they feel they don’t meet 100% of the criteria. So, if this opportunity excites you and you think you have skills and experience that can add value (even if not specified), please don’t hesitate to apply!
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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.
Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes.