Kraft Heinz is seeking a Quality Lab Manager for its Champaign, IL facility to oversee microbiology and analytical programs within a manufacturing environment. The role involves managing a team, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and supporting internal and external audits
Job Summary
Responsible for implementing, managing, monitoring and maintaining the plant’s Microbiology & Analytical programs and corresponding equipment to ensure compliance to regulatory, federal, and local laws.
Directs, trains, mentors, and leads the site Quality Laboratory team to ensure program goals are met and monitors compliance to KHMS and International Audit (FSSC/ISO) standards.
This position is eligible for a performance-based bonus and offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401k.
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Kraft Heinz is seeking a Quality Lab Manager for its Champaign, IL facility to oversee microbiology and analytical programs within a manufacturing environment. The role involves managing a team, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and supporting internal and external audits.
Salary
Base: $88,000.00 - $110,000.00; Bonus/Equity: Performance-based bonus; Benefits: Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Leave of Absence, 401k, Life, AD&D, Disability
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Manage Microbiology & Analytical programs
Ensure regulatory compliance
Lead Quality Laboratory team
Oversee laboratory safety
Support internal and external audits
Maintain SOPs and Work Instructions
Manage equipment calibration
Nice-to-have
Proactive and preventative measures
Team-building focus
Continuous technical knowledge update
Key Requirements
Degree in a scientific field preferred
Experience as a Quality/Microbiological Laboratory Manager
Flex work hours and weekends as needed
Strong leadership, technical, communication, and organizational skills
Advanced knowledge of Analytical/Quality/Micro systems helpful
Knowledge of statistical processes
Must perform specific research and development trials