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Quality Systems Engineer
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Manages the FSQ department at the Susurluk plant, leading quality and food safety systems, internal and third-party audits, HACCP, and BRCGS/IFS/Halal/Kosher compliance while mentoring direct reports and driving continuous improvement.
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Job Description
About the Position
To strengthen the Kraft Heinz family, we are looking for a Quality Systems Engineer to join our FSQ department. The workplace is in Susurluk/Balıkesir.
Key Responsibilities
Provides Management and leadership to deliver business results and operational improvements
Performance management based on BRCGS V9 requirements
To ensure up-to-date, distribution and monitoring of all Quality and Food Safety Management system documentation.
Plans and perform internal audits. Ensuring the follow-up of corrective and preventive actions.
Organize and manage of 2nd and 3rd Party visit / audit processes. Ensure the follow-up of corrective and preventive actions.
Leads the HACCP Team, acting as the management representative of BRCGS Food, IFS Food, Halal Food and Kosher Food,
Leads on Golden Rules implementation - ensuring compliance with requirements
Leads on IPM (International Pasteurization Manuel) implementation - ensuring compliance with requirements
Support the development of robust procedures to ensure the correct design, development, and approval of thermal processes to deliver microbiological control in line with KHC and local regulatory requirements across all categories and technologies considering KHC established Best Practices.
Leads on KHMS implementation - ensuring compliance with requirements.
To ensure the effective implementation and continuity of food safety requirements for the unit/area/personnel for which he/she is responsible.
Achieve safety, quality productivity, efficiency, customer service, cost, and employee engagement objectives through both individual and team contributions.
Provides direction, leadership, development, and support to direct reports through empowerment, teamwork, on-the-job assignments, and continuous improvement projects and initiatives.
Promotes sound employee and labor relations within the department by developing and maintaining an effective organization with qualified personal.
Develops, promotes, and supports continuous improvement and other cross-functional initiatives.
Ensures the quality of our products and our workplace by following all procedures and guidelines.
Actively participates in teamwork to achieve the common goals of the plant\department.
Leads areas of change management and accountability.
Mentors QMS Lead to identify improvements and apply problem solving techniques for FSQ department.
Complying and supporting with all established Health & Safety, Sustainability and Environmental operating procedures.
Qualifications
Bachelor or Master Degree in Food Engineering or a similar areas,
At Least 5 Years of Work Experience for Quality Management Systems and BRCGS- IFS in Production Facilities,
Minimum 5 Years Work Experience of Proven Management Function in Food Industry.
Have a Good Level of English,
Willing to Relocate or Residing in Balıkesir Area
We Are Looking for Candidates with Strong Communication Skills
About Us
The 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. We’re a globally trusted producer of high-quality, great-tasting, and nutritious foods for over 150 years. 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.
No matter the brand, we’re united under one vision To sustainably grow by delighting more consumers globally. Bringing this vision to life is our team of 39,000+ food lovers, creative thinkers, and high performers worldwide. Together, we help provide meals to those in need through our global partnership with Rise Against Hunger. We also stand committed to responsible, sustainable practices that extend to every facet of our business, our consumers, and our communities. Every day, we’re transforming the food industry with bold thinking and unprecedented results. If you share our passion – and are ready to create the future, build a legacy, and lead as a global citizen – there’s only one thing to do join our table and let’s make life delicious!
Our Culture of Ownership, Meritocracy & Collaboration
We're not afraid to think differently. Embrace new ideas. Dream big. We empower our people at every level – from entry-level intern to senior leader – to own their work. We share a responsibility to think like Owners – to be mindful of the collective and sustained success of Kraft Heinz – which we apply to every situation, every day. As part of Kraft Heinz, you're supported to grow and achieve. You’re expected to bring your authentic self to work every day, to lead with humility, and drive outstanding performance at every level – and you’ll be rewarded. You’re given opportunities to leave a mark and build a legacy. But you won’t do it alone. You’re supported by passionate teammates along the way, and our collective, collaborative spirit fuels our incredible progress.
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Location(s)
Balıkesir-Susurluk
Kraft 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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