Job Description

All Posting Locations:

Wigan, England, GB

Job Functions:

Quality

Date Published:

October 22, 2025

Ref#:

R-97481


ABOUT THE ROLE

Role: Centre Support Manager - Food Quality

Location:

Kitt Green, Wigan UK

Working hours:

Monday-Friday 8-4:30pm

Who are we?

We are Kraft-Heinz Kitt Green - Home of our world-famous Heinz Baked Beans, "Nourishing the Nation" and in production since 1959! You will be joining one of the world's best loved Food & Beverage brands, as well as one of the most iconic FMCG factories in Europe.

Purpose of role:

You'll be leading efforts to ensure Food Safety and Quality (FSQ) for our Kitt Green site by making data-driven, pragmatic, and timely decisions. You'll always champion continuous improvement, maintaining the highest standards that protect the Kraft-Heinz brand while supporting the site.

Risk Assessment & Leadership:

Address quality and technical issues throughout the manufacturing process, from raw materials to finished products.

Quality Standards & Continuous Improvement:

Drive the achievement of quality standards through regular review and enhancement of the Quality System at our Kitt Green site.

Quality Control Framework:

Develop and maintain frameworks to accurately identify and control the quality status of finished goods.

Finished Product Assessment:

Lead on the assessment and release of all finished products, ensuring compliance before customer distribution or appropriate downgrading.

Quality critical metrics:

Use key performance indicators to reduce incidents and risks, driving continuous improvement.

Compliance Maintenance:

Ensure compliance with internal and external food manufacturing standards, maintaining necessary accreditations.

Team Leadership:

Lead FSQ team members to achieve objectives.
Come and kick-start your career with one of the world's best loved Food & Beverage brands at Kraft-Heinz!


What you will have:
Degree in a science-related field or significant experience in the food safety sector. Proactive & dedicated approach with a drive for making impactful improvements. Strong communication and influencing skills with the ability to challenge and improve processes. Analytical problem solver with a talent for problem-solving and adapting quickly to change. Confident decision-maker, grounded in data and evidence.

What we can offer:

A competitive salary 27 days annual leave- plus Bank Holidays, with options to 'buy' additional annual leave. Tusker Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme - no deposit required. Insurance, servicing and maintenance included. Cycle to Work scheme. Discounts on gym memberships. Company matches and exceeds your pension contributions (up to 7%). 12x Life Assurance. Private Medical Insurance. Critical Illness Insurance. Savings on MOT- servicing and repairs at Halfords Autocentre. Savings on Vodafone pay monthly deals. And much more!
Location(s)
Kitt Green

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes

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