Quality Business Partner Supply Chain

Job Purpose

This role addresses a broad range of supply chain quality challenges, including supplier and external manufacturer performance, quality risk, distribution and storage quality issues, compliance gaps, and the quality implications of network productivity changes. It uses data analysis, quality management systems, risk assessment, root cause problem solving, corrective and preventive action processes, cross-functional governance, and continuous improvement methods to identify issues and drive solutions. The challenges vary significantly in scope and complexity, ranging from recurring operational issues to more complex, strategic problems that can affect multiple functions, external partners, or broader Zone performance.

Duties:

• Lead supply chain quality across supplier quality, EMs, store and distribution quality, and network productivity.
• Set quality standards and drive strong performance across suppliers and external manufacturers.
• Oversee store and distribution quality to protect product quality and reduce risk.
• Partner across teams to improve network productivity without compromising quality.
• Build strong quality governance, clear accountability, and continuous improvement across the network.

Requirements:

• Bachelor''s degree in Food Science, Food Engineering, Microbiology, Chemistry, or related discipline.
• 15+ years of progressive Food Safety & Quality leadership experience.
• Strong expertise in customer quality, commercialization, consumer quality, and brand management.
• Deep understanding of quality systems, risk assessment, HACCP, regulatory requirements, and product commercialization processes.
• Proven ability to influence senior leaders across Commercial, R&D, Operations, and Supply Chain functions.
• Strong strategic planning, leadership, stakeholder management, and change management capabilities.
• Experience leading large, geographically dispersed teams and complex cross-functional initiatives.

Our Total Rewards philosophy is to provide a meaningful and flexible spectrum of programs that equitably support our diverse workforce and their families and complement Kraft Heinz' strategy and values.

New Hire Base Salary Range:

$220,800.00 - $276,000.00

Bonus: This position is eligible for a performance-based bonus as provided by the plan terms and governing documents.

The compensation offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the candidate''s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors

Long-Term Incentive (LTI): In addition to base salary and bonus, this role is eligible for additional compensation in the form of equity.

Benefits: Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare, protection, and saving for the future, we offer plans tailored to meet you and your family's needs. Coverage for benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.

Wellbeing: We offer events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire a physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families.

You'll be able to participate in a variety of benefits and wellbeing programs that may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors, for example:

• Physical - Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Screenings/Assessments
• Social - Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Leave of Absence, Flexible Work Arrangements, Recognition, Training
• Emotional - Employee Assistance Program , Wellbeing Programs, Family Support Programs
• Financial - 401k, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Disability

Location(s)

Glenview R&D Center

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. Applicants who require an accommodation to participate in the job application or hiring process should contact NAZTAOps@kraftheinz.com.