Associate Director Kraft Heinz Management Systems Production Management

Here at Kraft Heinz, we grow our people to grow our business, because we believe that great people make great companies. When you join our table, you can expect access to an array of holistic wellness benefits* and perks, including medical, dental and vision coverage, 7% 401(k) company contribution/matching, Business Resource Groups (BRGs) to help foster diversity, inclusion, and belonging for all employees, an industry-leading total rewards package that emphasizes a high discretionary bonus.

Associate Director Kraft Heinz Management Systems (KHMS) Production Management

Kraft Heinz North America is transforming its factories to significantly improve the Operational Efficiency of its Equipment by over 30%. This ambition requires planning and laser focus implementation. The Associate Director KHMS Production Management has the crucial role of coaching, teaching, and assessing the implementation of Plant performance systems including Performance Boards, Operational Meetings, Line Balancing, Workforce Crewing & Scheduling, Multi Machine Operations, Autonomous Teams and Trio Pathway execution as dictated by the Kraft Heinz Management System (KHMS). As a company we believe that following the KHMS discipline will allow us to achieve the ambitious targets. The role will report directly to the Head of North America KHMS to ensure consistent understanding of Standards and Good Operating Practices.

What's on the menu? Primary Responsibilities:

• Be an expert in production management systems, standards and processes.
• Drive operational excellence at our factories through people coaching and development.
• Embrace an ownership model for improved performance and the subsequent delivery of results in line with Annual Operating Plan and 5 Year Strategic Plan.
• Integrate with other pillar owners to ensure team building and knowledge sharing within the organization.
• Lead efforts to share best practices and develop enhancements to Pillar content and assessment criteria.
• Build and sustain employee engagement by creating a culture of efficient execution and an environment in which individuals and teams can excel and continuously improve; participate in establishing an effective technical and leadership development plan for the maintenance/utility's organization.

Recipe for Success: Apply now if this sounds like you!

• Bachelor's Degree is required; Engineering or another related technical field is preferred.
• 10 years management experience is required.
• 5 years of manufacturing leadership experience is required.
• Experience leading cross-functional initiatives across multiple plants / businesses.
• Demonstrated ability to implement operational effectiveness programs.
• Experience implementing improvement strategies across multiple plants / businesses - preferred.

This is an onsite position at our Chicago Aon location or from a Kraft Heinz Plant location (31 sites across North America)
Willingness to travel: 50% of the time to manufacturing plants in North America

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 NAZTAOps@kraftheinz.com.