Job DescriptionLaboratory ManagerOpportunity to grow your FSQ career in a Lab Manager position!Collaborative and dynamic work environmentLocation: Tomoana, New ZealandGrow Your Food Safety Quality Career with Kraft Heinz!Are you looking to grow your career in FSQ? Do you want to join a dynamic team with a proven track record of internal growth and career advancement opportunities? We have an exciting permanent opportunity for a Laboratory Manager to join our FSQ team based out of Tomoana, New Zealand.The Company 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. 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, infant and nutrition products, and numerous other grocery products in a portfolio of more than 200 legacy and emerging brands.Key position responsibilities include, but not limited to:The Laboratory Manager oversees the day to day running and administration of the laboratory.Ensure laboratory accreditation to IANZ and ISO 17025 Std.Lead and develop laboratory team members.Lead the investigation of micro related issues in the plants and ensure the lab is involved in factory hygieneSystemsPerform assigned tasks in accordance with all Heinz Food Safety, Environmental, Health and Safety, andEthical and Human Resources policies, programs and goals.To uphold the Heinz values and to work in a way that contributes to the Company’s visionAbout you: Tertiary Qualification in Science, Microbiology or similar.Ability to work cross functionally across FSQ and with production teams as appropriate.Strong and proven experience in microbiological testing, laboratory signatory, people supervision and leadership experience.Has the ability to adapt or enhance quality or value in existing methods, and can implement change significantly by enhancing entire existing processes, systems or products.Microsoft Office including but not limited to Word, Excel, Access, PowerPointLIM’s Database experience desired.Eligibility to work in New Zealand with full working rights.Benefits of working with us Pay for Performance – industry leading variable compensation offerings tied to company and individual performance on top of a competitive base salary packageParental Leave – paid time off for both primary AND secondary caregiversLeave Options – Purchased leave, volunteer leave and LiveWell leave programs to give you even more flexibility to plan your life and spend time on causes that matterGreat Place to Work certification in Australia and New ZealandIn House Training ProgramsCorporate Discount Programs Ready to make an Impact? If you're passionate about Food Safety & Quality, eager to learn, and enjoy working in a team environment, please submit your application. We will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis and reserve the right to close our job advertisements early.#LI-DNILocation(s)Tomoana Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes.