Job Description

Kraft Heinz is looking for Process Owner who will own results for safety, right the first time, compliance to plan, sanitation, labor cost, through put, yield, operating systems health, hard asset improvement and team improvement. 

Job Responsibilities
•    The employee will actively participate in annual planning, weekly PDCA meetings, DDS meetings and daily level 2 meetings.
•     Coaches and develops their team by serving as leadership coach and resource. Spends floor time gathering information on operating system health information.
•    Provides Management and leadership to deliver business results and operational improvements.
•    Responsible for the day-to-day manufacturing needs for their assigned area
•    Achieve safety, quality productivity, efficiency, customer service, cost, and employee engagement objectives through both individual and team contributions.
•    Provides direction, leadership, development, and support to direct reports through empowerment, teamwork, on-the-job assignments, and continuous improvement projects and initiatives.
•    Develops, implements, and promotes safety programs and safe work practices through involvement in plant safety team programs and initiatives.
•    Promotes sound employee and labor relations within the department by developing and maintaining an effective organization with qualified personal.
•    Develops, promotes, and supports continuous improvement and other cross functional initiatives.
•    Owns and leads the implementation of the QRMP (Quality Risk Management Process) standard as outlined in the plant accountability list.
•    Participates in team goal setting/implementation to insure we are low-cost high-quality producer.
•    Strive to enhance the efficiency of the plant/department by submitting and implementing process improvements.
•    Ensures the quality of our products and our workplace by following all procedures and guidelines.
•    Stay in sync with all established GMP, HACCP guidelines, housekeeping responsibilities and QRMP operating procedures.
•    Assists in the implementation of the QRMP program.
•    Actively participates in team safety efforts to achieve/exceed plant goals.
•    Leads areas of organizational change and accountability
•    Mentors CI Lead and Maintenance Lead to identify improvements and apply problem solving techniques.
•    Conduct annual plans for process improvement.
•    Participates in Maintenance planning.
•    Coordinate cleaning activities within the department and can conduct checks as needed.
•    Involved in plant optimization.
•    Provide /insure all explanation of all deviations in procedures and line process checks.
•    Maintains knowledge on completing appropriate paperwork for all areas and conducting respective inventories.
•    Maintain correct and accurate documentation for the payroll system.
•    Take leadership in routine production problem solving.
•    Coordinate period cleaning programs and monthly checks.
•    Ensure employee coverage daily with each shift.
•    Coach and develop direct reports.
•    Can lead level 2 meetings, PDCA meetings and production meetings.
•    Flexibility to adjust to shifts to work with employees from all shifts as required.
•    Works overtime as vital.
•    Performs other related duties as assigned.

Experience & Required Skills

•    Bachelor’s Degree in related field preferred” Engineering, food science”
•    Must have leadership abilities, positive attitude, strong interpersonal and communication skills.
•    Must understand the plant document control procedure.
•    Must have an understating of the plant record control procedure.
•    Must be able to demonstrate planning/organizational skills and behavior which will contribute to the overall team effectiveness.
•    Must be able to work well within a team environment as well as work effectively with all associates.
•    Capable of learning intermediate Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Power Point, Microsoft Word, Metrics, and ZPI skills
•    Strong planning/organizational skills and communication skills
•    Understanding of requirements and importance of documentation
•    Can understand and write WIs, SOPs, OPLs

Location(s)

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