Quality Lab Manager

KraftHeinz

Champaign, Illinois, United States
Base: $88,000.00 - $110,000.00; bonus: performance...
Onsite
Manage microbiological and analytical laboratory teams
Ensure compliance with khms and fssc/iso standards
Lead internal and external auditing activities
Kraft Heinz is seeking a Quality Lab Manager for its Champaign, Illinois plant to oversee microbiological and analytical programs, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. The role includes managing a team, leading audits, and maintaining laboratory safety and operational standards

Job Summary

  • The Quality Laboratory Manager is responsible for implementing and maintaining the plant's Microbiology & Analytical programs to ensure compliance with regulatory laws.
  • This role leads a team supporting a 24/7 operation and actively participates in all internal and external auditing activities including FSSC/ISO and HACCP.
  • Kraft Heinz offers a competitive salary range of $88,000.00 - $110,000.00 along with performance-based bonuses and comprehensive benefits packages.

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Kraft Heinz is seeking a Quality Lab Manager for its Champaign, Illinois plant to oversee microbiological and analytical programs, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. The role includes managing a team, leading audits, and maintaining laboratory safety and operational standards.

Salary

Base: $88,000.00 - $110,000.00; Bonus: Performance-based bonus eligible; Benefits: Healthcare, 401k, Paid Time Off, and wellbeing programs

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Manage microbiological and analytical laboratory teams
  • Ensure compliance with KHMS and FSSC/ISO standards
  • Lead internal and external auditing activities
  • Coordinate pathogen environmental monitoring results
  • Direct finished product and raw material testing

Nice-to-have

  • Positive focus toward solutions and proactive measures
  • Strong team-building and communication skills
  • Experience with data digitization and system improvement
  • Ability to flex work hours and weekends as needed
  • Knowledge of statistical processes for quality control

Key Requirements

  • Degree in Biology, Microbiology, Chemistry, or Engineering
  • Experience as a Quality or Microbiological Laboratory Manager
  • Technical leadership role experience required

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