FSQ Technical Lead Europe

Job Description
About the position
We have an excellent opportunity available for an experienced FSQ technical lead Europe to make a difference at Kraft Heinz. The FSQ technical lead Europe lies within the European business unit in EPDM. You'll be working in a high performing team, alongside peers always trying to reach the next level. You'll be reporting into Director FSQ West. Get ready for a lot of exposure to internal senior stakeholders. The delivery of results will be your primary responsibility. You're constantly looking for improvement activities within EPDM .
In brief, you are responsible for:

• Ensuring hygienic design, cleaning, sanitation, and thermal processing meet European BU requirements.
• Reducing Supply Chain Losses (SCL) and Factory Related Customer Complaints (FRCC).
• Managing Capex projects related to FSQ at factories (approx. 4 million).
• Contributing to the VE (Value Engineering) structure of FSQ.
• Reporting to FSQ Director Europe.
• Collaborating with R&D/SCD Pod and Global technical and food safety team.
• Current project: the TK (Tomato Ketchup) sugar and salt reduction project.
• Acting as the technical lead for FSQ related matters.

Qualifications
Please kindly note that you need to have an EU Working Permit (Orientation Year Visa not included) in order to proceed for this position.

• Educational Background: Degree in Food Technology/Science or related field.
• Years of Work Experience: Significant experience in food safety and quality within a manufacturing environment.
• Industry Experience: Experience in the food processing industry, ideally with tomato ketchup or similar products, and taste elevation process knowledge
• Languages: English (fluent), additional European languages are a plus.
• IT Skills & Knowledge: Proficiency in ERP systems (especially quality systems), Microsoft Office Suite
• Soft Skills: Project management experience, ability to collaborate across teams, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including root cause analysis.

Professional Attributes

• Communication Skills - People are easily be exposed to senior management, no matter their level. Therefore, it's important to have excellent interpersonal skills, to take care of all kinds of different collaborators.
• Resilience - Having the ability to bounce back after a disappointment or set back, big or small is what we value. Always continue to move onward & upward.
• Ability to Simplify - We like to keep it simple. And to implement fast. Your simplification skills will be highly appreciated, when providing simple solutions dealing with sophisticated challenges.
• Result driven - You don't only focus on your own results, but always do what's best for the company.
• Project management skills - Time management has no secrets for you. You're organized, structured and always have an overview of all the deliverables. You know how to bring multiple projects to a successful ending within the given timeframe.

What we offer you

• An ambitious employer; we only want the best for you.
• A fast career track like only few other companies can match.
• A competitive salary and excellent bonus structure (above market); at KraftHeinz we strongly believe and live by ownership and meritocracy.
• A hybrid working model; because we believe the future of work is based on a building modern, adaptable, and agile workplace culture. 3 days from our office in Amsterdam and 2 days from home with additional 20 days per year to work from anywhere you want!
• Additional benefits such as Commuting Allowance, Hybrid Work Allowance & Reimbursements, Bicycle & Gym Discount Plan, Employee Assistance Program and Supplemental Health Insurance.
• A wide range of discounts with KraftHeinz's partnerships on fashion, electronics, travels and many more!
• Last and not least; there are always room for new insights: If you have an idea, please let us know, and we can set it in action!

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer that prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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.
More information:
www.careers.kraftheinz.com
Location(s)
Nijmegen
Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes.