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About this Production Team Lead role at Kraft Heinz

Kraft Heinz · Onsite · Massillon, OH

Job Description

Location
Massillon OH
Benefits & Compensation Overview
Competitive Health, Vision, and Dental benefits
Company match 401(k) Plan
Company-paid Short Term Disability benefits.
Pay
The starting hourly wage for this role is $30/hr.
Work Schedule
Monday through Friday, OT as needed
1st shift: 5:30am – 2:30/3pm.
2nd shift: 2:30pm – midnight
Job Overview
Responsible for planning, organizing, directing the production activities and employee training and development to cost effectively produce a high quality finished product.
  • Support the RMP (Risk Management Process) by helping develop/maintain standards and driving corrective actions to closure.
  • Drive continuous improvement by gathering ideas from the line and implementing better methods.
  • Coordinate daily line/area operations to meet or exceed safety, quality, sanitation/food safety, and productivity targets.
  • Lead the team through meetings, training, coaching, cross-training, and performance management (goals, evaluations).
  • Ensure compliance with Heinz safety standards and all applicable process/product/food safety requirements; maintain a safe workplace.
  • Manage staffing and labor costs, and ensure accurate time/pay records.
  • Audit production documentation for accuracy and completeness.
  • Monitor production to confirm the process is executed correctly, identify defects, and initiate corrective actions.
  • Respond to emergencies and changing conditions, making timely decisions and escalating/recommending actions as needed.
  • Maintain working knowledge of equipment setup/operation/adjustments, and help create/update required documentation (e.g., SOWI, JSA).
  • Perform other duties as assigned; work flexible hours including nights, weekends, overtime as needed.
Minimum Qualifications:
  • Prepare routine reports and correspondence.
  • Apply common-sense judgment to follow written, verbal, or diagram-based instructions.
  • Proficient with MS Office (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Access) and inventory systems.
  • Strong planning/organizing, problem-solving, math, and communication (written/verbal) skills.
  • Effective working with all employee levels; strong interpersonal skills.
  • Knowledge of equipment/tools operations and general computer use.
  • Ability to enforce rules, policies, and agreements.
  • Demonstrate reliability, attention to detail, high-quality work, and strong cross-department collaboration.
  • Work independently with minimal supervision; multitask in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Physical/Mental Requirements:
  • Ability to stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl.
  • Ability to use hands/arms to reach, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls.
  • Ability to work in all areas of the facility including hot and cold areas, and be exposed to wet and humid conditions.
  • Must be able to lift and or move up to 50 lbs or more.
  • Must have excellent vision, distant and peripheral, with the ability to identify and distinguish colors, and adjust focus.
  • The noise level in the work environment is usually high, and ear protection is required.
  • May work near moving mechanical parts, high and/or confining place

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)

Massillon - Hourly

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 [email protected].

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About Kraft Heinz

ABOUT US Kraft Heinz is a global food company with a delicious heritage. With iconic and emerging food and beverage brands around the world, we deliver the best taste, fun and quality to every meal table we touch. We’re on a mission to disrupt not only our own business, but the global food industry. A consumer obsession and unexpected partnerships fuel our progress as we drive innovation across every part of our company. Around the world, our people are connected by a culture of ownership, agility and endless curiosity. We also believe in being good humans, who are working to improve our company, communities, and planet. We’re proud of where we’ve been – and even more thrilled about where we

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