Manager quality

All Posting Locations: Glenview, IL, US ; Chicago, IL

Job Functions: Quality

Date Published: September 19, 2025

Ref#: R-96627

ABOUT THE ROLE

Job Description

Sr. Manager, Quality – Portfolio Evolution

The Kraft Heinz Company is one of the largest food and beverage companies in the world, with eight $1 billion+ brands and global sales of approximately $25 billion. We’re a globally trusted producer of high-quality, great-tasting, and nutritious foods for over 150 years. Our brands are truly global, with products produced and marketed in over 40 countries. These beloved products include condiments and sauces, cheese and dairy, meals, meats, refreshment beverages, coffee, and numerous other grocery products in a portfolio of more than 200 legacy and emerging brands.

No matter the brand, we’re united under one vision: To sustainably grow by delighting more consumers globally. Bringing this vision to life is our team of 39,000+ food lovers, creative thinkers, and high performers worldwide. Together, we help provide meals to those in need through our global partnership with Rise Against Hunger. We also stand committed to responsible, sustainable practices that extend to every facet of our business, our consumers, and our communities. Every day, we’re transforming the food industry with bold thinking and unprecedented results. If you share our passion – and are ready to create the future, build a legacy, and lead as a global citizen – there’s only one thing to do: join our table and let’s make life delicious!

Our Culture of Ownership, Meritocracy and Collaboration

We're not afraid to think differently. Embrace new ideas. Dream big. We empower our people at every level – from entry-level intern to senior leader – to own their work. We share a responsibility to think like Owners – to be mindful of the collective and sustained success of Kraft Heinz – which we apply to every situation, every day.

As part of Kraft Heinz, you're supported to grow and achieve. You’re expected to bring your authentic self to work every day, to lead with humility, and drive outstanding performance at every level – and you’ll be rewarded. You’re given opportunities to leave a mark and build a legacy. But you won’t do it alone. You’re supported by passionate teammates along the way, and our collective, collaborative spirit fuels our incredible progress.

Position Summary

The consumer, legislative, and regulatory environment surrounding ingredients has been evolving rapidly, and our new Portfolio Evolution team will help us navigate this changing landscape. This cross-functional team will assess our current portfolio and define the strategy and resources required across the Zone to deliver a full portfolio evolution. The Sr. Manager, Quality for this team will lead all aspects of brand quality of portfolio evolution across the Kraft Heinz portfolio.

• Lead quality starting across our brands in Portfolio Evolution (including Heinz, Kraft & beyond)

• Support brand strategy on ingredient renovations.

• Collaborate on a cross-functional team to commercialize new renovated items (marketing, procurement, operations with factory & capital implications, R&D on product/pack development, PMO on project timelines, Insights/Sensory on consumer testing, etc.)

• Monitor consumer sentiment with marketing partners as it relates to ingredient evolution and help build cohesive claims strategy with regulatory.

• Support future ingredient quality strategy on what ingredient choices we should be evolving across our portfolio with now/near/next strategy.

• Liaison with regulatory and government affairs teams to be closely connected with state and federal laws and regulations that could impact future strategy

Key Skills:

• Strategist : High level of strategic thinking involved across brand strategy, ingredient strategy and complex commercialization

• High Visibility Influencer: Influence at all levels of organization and work seamlessly with teams to drive impact.

• Simplifier: Strong ability to simplify complex challenges. Ability to distill information to tell a clear story to drive clarity though the organization.

• Commercialization Leader: demonstrated strong project leadership skills with clear knowledge of the commercialization process and ability to mobilize the cross-functional team

• Quality-in-Design – QiD acumen with understanding the degree to which the product design meets its intended purpose and user expectations, incorporating factors like functionality, aesthetics, and user experience.

• Collaborator: Team player and culture creator who works well in a fast-paced environment

• Flexible: Be adaptable and adjust to evolving consumer, legislative and regulatory environment

Qualifications

• Master of Science degree in Food Science, Microbiology, or related field

• 5+ years of experience in quality or R&D preferred

• 2+ years of commercialization experience at Kraft Heinz or CPG food industry

• Experience with quality systems/processes (ISO, Six Sigma etc.)

• Excellent communication skills (presentation, report writing, teaching/training).

• Strong collaborator, who can lead complex cross-functional workstreams

• Resilient in ambiguous and rapidly evolving environments

• Self-starter, who operates independently

• Strategic, big picture thinker who can also execute with excellence

• Comfortable challenging the status quo and driving decisions via strong, data-led stories

• Outstanding verbal, written and interpersonal communications skills

• Excellent organization and project management skills

• Travel requirements up to 20% a year.

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:

$118,400.00 – $148,000.00

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

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)

Chicago/Aon Center, Glenview R&D Center

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for protected individuals, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact [email protected] for assistance.