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Kraft Heinz

Area Production Manager

Kraft Heinz, Dover, Delaware, United States, 19904

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Primary Responsibilities Participate in the QRMP audit and assist in the development of procedures and corrective actions

Oversee and lead the implementation of the QRMP (Quality Risk Management Process) system and operational standards as outlined in the plant accountability list

Adhere to Kraft Heinz quality standards to ensure product quality and Food Safety by following Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s), standard operating procedures (SOP’s) and Kraft Heinz specifications

Prepare departmental costs and variances with regard to productivity, short and long-range planning, labor scheduling, product scheduling, raw materials, packaging supplies, product weights, sanitation and housekeeping

Organize and facilitate production line activities to ensure conformance to establish requirements regarding quality, safety, employee relations, productivity and cost scheduled volume outputs

Work with Product Development, Suppliers, Engineering, Quality, and Factory Employees in finding innovative ways to improve the Quality and productivity of our Products

Support Employee involvement in Safety, Analytical Problem Solving, Project Planning, Vendor and Customer Relations, fostering a Team atmosphere

Monitor and update all area practices and policies for compliance

Work with Product Supply Group in weekly scheduling of the Packaging and Processing Area to optimize productivity

Prepare, distribute, and follow-up with regard to all established records, reports and/or forms

Ensure strong, effective communication across functions and with employees, vendors and government regulators

Monitor productivity data and help develop corrective action plans necessary to achieve annual productivity improvements

Implement safety measures for accident prevention through monthly departmental safety meetings and working with salaried Supervisors to ensure hourly employee compliance

Report on quality defect issues and help determine necessary corrective actions to eliminate repetitive failures

Manage operations to achieve daily efficiencies in keeping with established standards

Manage budget of assigned department, in accordance with annual productivity improvement targets

Sugesting new solutions to production problems and ways to improve the efficiency of an operation

Interprets company policies to workers and enforces policies and safety regulations

Assist and partner with business leaders on implementation of process improvement (Six Sigma / Lean/ Kraft Heinz Management System (KHMS), including leading change initiatives, planning, and facilitation)

Oversee development of high performing work teams within department through coaching, training and engaging team members through effective cascading of goals, visual performance boards and ongoing communications of factory changes and performance. Embrace the HGPS principles necessary to accomplish these objectives and support the change management techniques to develop the culture of continuous improvement and engagement.

Assist with the supervision of the Production staff including but not limited to performance management and employee development, etc.

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications — Recipe for Success Minimum of 3 years of supervisory/managerial experience (preferably in a food-manufacturing environment).

Understanding of manufacturing processes, production line and equipment.

In-depth knowledge of State and Federal rules/regulations such as EEO, OSHA, FDA, USDA.

Must have a good understanding of manufacturing procedures and practices.

Experience with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement techniques.

Exposure to food processing systems including high speed production lines.

Total Rewards

Our Total Rewards philosophy is to provide a meaningful and flexible spectrum of programs that equitably support our diverse workforce and their families and complement Kraft Heinz’ strategy and values.

New Hire Base Salary Range

$88,000.00 - $110,000.00

Bonus

This position is eligible for a performance-based bonus as provided by the plan terms and governing documents.

Benefits & Wellbeing

Benefits include coverage for employees and eligible dependents through healthcare, protecting and saving for the future, and wellbeing programs. Details depend on applicable plans.

Location

Dover Plant

Equal Opportunity

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes. Applicants requiring accommodation may contact NAZTAOps@kraftheinz.com for assistance.

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