Head of Global Food Safety & Quality Excellence

About the role

Kraft Heinz is hiring a Head of Global Food Safety & Quality Excellence within its Global Operations team, based in Amsterdam during standard business hours. The role ensures that global food safety and quality are efficient and best in class from design and execution, leads continuous improvement strategies and programs across the Quality organization, and leads a team focused on best-in-class technologies in quality control, analytics, digitalization and laboratory operations.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement a global 3-year rolling quality strategy aligned with the organization's objectives and targets.
• Define, implement and audit digital quality management systems (e.g. QMS/eQMS) and KPIs to drive continuous improvement, meet customer expectations and comply with statutory regulations.
• Lead the Global Data Analysis & Problem-Solving program, analyzing quality performance data to find trends and root causes of defects and implement global corrective actions.
• Partner with cross-functional teams such as R&D, Procurement, Regulatory and Manufacturing at global and business unit level.
• Drive a global quality culture from senior business level down to the shop floor and ensure clear communication of improvement plans and learnings.
• Collaborate with Quality leaders to set global food safety and quality goals and strategies, and coordinate efforts to scale standard methodologies and streamline policies.

Required profile

• At least 10 years of experience in FMCG and quality leadership roles, with proven success in leading continuous improvement programs and implementing modern technology.
• Experience leading and managing teams, including coaching and mentoring.
• Ability to influence key collaborators and senior leaders.
• Experience implementing digital and IT solutions.

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of statistics, Six Sigma, Lean and Total Quality Management.
• Strong analytical skills, able to analyze data and identify trends and opportunities for improvement.

What we offer

• A fast career track.
• Competitive salary and an excellent bonus structure above market.
• Commuting allowance, hybrid work allowance and reimbursements.
• Bicycle and gym discount plan, employee assistance program and supplemental health insurance.
• Discounts through Kraft Heinz partnerships on fashion, electronics, travel and more.