Cleaning and Sanitation Lead

About the role

Kraft Heinz is looking for a permanent Cleaning & Sanitation Lead to join its Food Safety team at the Tomoana site in New Zealand. You will develop, implement and continuously improve cleaning and sanitation plans, operating procedures and training programmes within a large global FMCG organisation.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and advise the site on sanitation practices, giving hands-on guidance so cleaning standards are met.
• Develop, implement and maintain sanitation procedures, training materials and operating standards.
• Train and coach production staff to carry out sanitation tasks according to schedules and specifications.
• Run verification and validation activities such as GMP audits and environmental monitoring, and track corrective actions.
• Monitor performance, investigate hygiene-related issues and customer complaints, and drive root-cause improvements.
• Own KHMS standards and compliance activities, support internal and external audits and ensure timely follow-up.
• Coordinate with third-party cleaning and pest-control providers and prepare regular site reports such as Golden Rules and quarterly reviews.
• Support cross-functional teams, cover Process/GEMBA schedules as needed and promote continuous improvement across the site.

Required profile

• Tertiary qualification in food science, food technology or a related discipline.
• Around two years' experience in a quality role preferred.
• Eligibility to work in New Zealand with full working rights.

Required skills

• Practical knowledge of HACCP principles and application (Level 4 preferred).
• Experience as an internal and/or external auditor.
• Hands-on experience conducting internal audits, validations and risk assessments.
• Proven track record of following up and supporting closure of corrective actions.
• Strong analytical skills and a proactive, collaborative approach focused on continuous improvement.

What we offer

• Pay for Performance: variable compensation tied to company and individual performance on top of a competitive base salary.
• Paid parental leave for primary and secondary caregivers.
• Flexible leave options including purchased leave, volunteer leave and LiveWell leave programmes.
• Great Place to Work certification in Australia and New Zealand.
• In-house training programmes and corporate discount programmes.