Description The FSQ (Food Safety and Quality) Assistant has a responsibility for Quality throughout the site and all personnel. Kraft Heinz has the Highest Global Standards when it comes to Food Safety and Quality and the implementation, maintenance and improvement of these standards is key to this role. Working with cross functional collaboration with Operations, R and D, Logistics, Human Resources, engineering. This role will be reporting to site FSQ Supervisor who is part of the Site Leadership team which is Pivotal in Delivering Safe, Quality and Nutritious Food.Key ResponsibilitiesVerification of paperwork and thermal process records, and release of finished goods in line with HACCP requirements.Support production team with quality related issues on shop floor and assist in troubleshooting/root cause analysisManage taste panel and testing of finished products, water testing and incubation to ensure safety and quality of productLiaise with suppliers regarding non-conformance of goods received through supplier complaint processDrive the site non-conforming goods and rework processesAdherence monitoring of site processes to ensure compliance to Kraft Heinz and external third party requirementsEscalate any issues/ noncompliance with respect to process/ product / people which are deviations from Global FSQ systems.Assist with Third party audits, Kraft Heinz Internal Governance Programs and compliance to Regulatory requirements both locally and in Export Markets.Support Food Safety & Quality (FSQ) Systems improvements & projects on site.Work as part of a greater team across Australia and New Zealand and the Global FSQ Community spanning Asia, Europe and the America's.About You:Experienced in managing quality and continuous improvement in a diverse and complex manufacturing environment.Tertiary qualification in Science, Engineering or TechnologyFMCG experienceExperience in thermal processing such as retorting, pasteurisation, freezing and chilling, cannery and flexible packaging combined with strong analytical, interpersonal, coaching and influencing skills.Benefits Program:We empower our people to own their work- and it's true our employees are our competitive advantage – so we take care of our Kraft Heinz family with our 'Live Well' benefits program:Hybrid Working- flexibility around when and where you workGatherings - monthly drinks & nibbles- End of Year CelebrationWellbeing - annual health checks & flu shots- onsite wellbeing sessions & webinarsVolunteering – volunteer days with Foodbank- meal packing events for our Global partner Rise Against HungerGreat Place To Work awarded in AustraliaLeave options – purchase additional annual leave at the beginning of each calendar year, alongside LiveWell leave and volunteer leaveParental Leave - 12 weeks paid parental leave for primary caregiversThe Kraft Heinz Company Australia & New Zealand is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces- promotes and values diversity and inclusion. Research shows that candidates from underrepresented backgrounds hesitate to apply for roles if they feel they don't meet 100% of the criteria. So, if this opportunity excites you and you think you have skills and experience that can add value (even if not specified), please don't hesitate to apply!#LI-DNILocation(s)Wagga
