Quality Lead Person

All Posting Locations: Holland, MI, US

Job Functions: Quality

Date Published: October 30, 2025

Ref#: R-95370

ABOUT THE ROLE

Job Description

Benefits & Compensation Overview:

• Starting pay: $26.49/hr
• Medical, Dental, & Vision
• (HRA) Health Reimbursement Account or (HSA) Health Savings Account
• Additional perks: Pet Insurance, (EAP) Employee Assistance Program, Supplemental life insurance, etc.

Work Schedule:

• Second Shift (2PM – 10:30PM) Monday – Friday, + $1.00 shift differential
• Ability to work all shifts as required by training needs
• Ability to work daily overtime as needed
• Ability to work Saturday and Sunday overtime days as needed

Plant Overview:

• Over 300 employees
• Holland Plant has been around since 1897
• Products produced: Sweet relish, Grey Poupon mustard, yellow mustard, vinegar, pickle variations, BBQ sauce
• Union Facility – Retail, Wholesale, and Department Store Union (RWDSU)

Job Overview:

Are you ready to join a team that produces quality products that are amongst the top 50 household brands in the U.S.? This is a place for you to build your career and bring your appetite for more We are currently hiring for a quality lead on second shift. This person is responsible for daily activities of analytical, statistical, and finished goods inspectors, assuring proper methods are begin used.

Responsibilities & Duties:

Provide a bullet point list of the responsibilities and duties of this job.

• Maintain working knowledge and ability to backfill or train Quality Assurance technicians as needed
• Provide input to the scheduling of full-time and seasonal QA employees and provide training as needed
• Direct supervisors, prod. line leaders, and maint. personnel in interpretation of line sheet data, etc.
• Coordinate with Production and T&W personnel for products holds, sampling and testing, disposition and release of holds.
• Collect, prepare, package and prepare paperwork for samples to Headquarters QA, Canada, suppliers, customers, and potential customers
• Collect, prepare for shipment, track Nutritional Analysis samples for Headquarters QA.
• Maintain and update line sheets, process sheets, notices of pack, recipes, spice mixes, etc. as required.
• Maintain inventory of chemicals, testing solutions, etc. and order as needed.
• Issue recipes to Process Control and 3rd Floor Production Department assuring correct recipes are in use.
• Perform daily analytical prechecks and making recipe adjustments when necessary
• Perform standardization and maintenance on equipment. Prepare solutions for Vitamin C testing and pasteurizer bacteriological culturing
• Check daily schedule, print previous day's report worksheet, change schedule, if necessary, add
• Accurately prepare various forms, correspondence, and reports by using typewriter, computer, etc.
• Maintain accurate and complete records.
• Maintain a neat, clean and orderly working area and follow safe practices. Report issues to supervisor.
• Misc. other duties as assigned by management.
• Keep work are clean and orderly
• Follow all safety and quality guidelines.
• Perform any other duty as required by supervisor or lead person.

Qualifications:

• GED or greater required
• Requires applied mathematical skills
• Requires ability to follow SOPs accurately and keep accurate records.
• Requires accuracy in recordkeeping
• Requires good standing within the company to maintain qualification
• Requires computer literacy and capability to learn Quality Assurance systems

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, Recognition, Training
• Emotional – Employee Assistance Program , Wellbeing Programs, Family Support Programs
• Financial – 401k, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Disability

Location(s)

Holland Factory

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