Kraft Heinz
Sr. Manager, Commercialization - Productivity
Kraft Heinz, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Overview
Sr. Manager, Commercialization - Productivity role at Kraft Heinz in North America. Lead the Productivity Portfolio, with strong ties to Procurement, to drive the productivity pipeline and its delivery, identify and mitigate risks, improve processes and routines, and push cross-functional teams to capture cost reduction opportunities. Work closely with Procurement, R&D, and Finance to achieve portfolio goals and business objectives. Leverage end-to-end commercialization experience to determine risks and identify opportunities. Essential Functions & Responsibilities
Manage a portfolio of savings projects within Kraft Heinz North American Zone, ensuring timely and full delivery Challenge the status quo and collaborate with cross-functional teams Identify and remove barriers that inhibit project progress Contribute to the development of annual operating plans with Procurement, Finance, and R&D functions Assess financial performance on an ongoing basis and build, update, and review financial models Evaluate and communicate risk in terms of financial performance and technical probability Regularly present business plans to cross-functional leadership Manage key stakeholders from Procurement, R&D, Operations, and Finance Continuously evaluate processes for efficiency Expected Experience & Required Skills
Minimum Bachelor’s Degree required 5+ years of experience in Direct Procurement, Operations, Engineering, Food Science, Product R&D, or Packaging R&D Strong project management, commercialization, and change management skills Good understanding of product and packaging performance in the food or beverage industry preferred Strong communication and interpersonal skills to establish trust and collaborate effectively Able to negotiate and influence decisions and manage change Able to define problems, model and analyze data, and translate solutions into action Strong written, verbal, and listening skills Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI, ServiceNow, SAP BusinessObjects BI Work Environment & Schedule
Role will travel 10% of the time. This role requires 5 days/week with hybrid flexibility to work remote 2 days/week. This job description is not designed to cover or contain all duties or responsibilities that are required of the role. Duties or responsibilities may change or be added with or without notice. Compensation & Benefits
New Hire Base Salary Range: $118,400.00 - $148,000.00. This position is eligible for a performance-based bonus. Benefits include healthcare, retirement, and wellness programs as described in company plans and documents. Location
Chicago/Aon Center Equal Opportunity Employer
Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes. For reasonable accommodation, applicants may contact NAZTAOps@kraftheinz.com for assistance.
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Sr. Manager, Commercialization - Productivity role at Kraft Heinz in North America. Lead the Productivity Portfolio, with strong ties to Procurement, to drive the productivity pipeline and its delivery, identify and mitigate risks, improve processes and routines, and push cross-functional teams to capture cost reduction opportunities. Work closely with Procurement, R&D, and Finance to achieve portfolio goals and business objectives. Leverage end-to-end commercialization experience to determine risks and identify opportunities. Essential Functions & Responsibilities
Manage a portfolio of savings projects within Kraft Heinz North American Zone, ensuring timely and full delivery Challenge the status quo and collaborate with cross-functional teams Identify and remove barriers that inhibit project progress Contribute to the development of annual operating plans with Procurement, Finance, and R&D functions Assess financial performance on an ongoing basis and build, update, and review financial models Evaluate and communicate risk in terms of financial performance and technical probability Regularly present business plans to cross-functional leadership Manage key stakeholders from Procurement, R&D, Operations, and Finance Continuously evaluate processes for efficiency Expected Experience & Required Skills
Minimum Bachelor’s Degree required 5+ years of experience in Direct Procurement, Operations, Engineering, Food Science, Product R&D, or Packaging R&D Strong project management, commercialization, and change management skills Good understanding of product and packaging performance in the food or beverage industry preferred Strong communication and interpersonal skills to establish trust and collaborate effectively Able to negotiate and influence decisions and manage change Able to define problems, model and analyze data, and translate solutions into action Strong written, verbal, and listening skills Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI, ServiceNow, SAP BusinessObjects BI Work Environment & Schedule
Role will travel 10% of the time. This role requires 5 days/week with hybrid flexibility to work remote 2 days/week. This job description is not designed to cover or contain all duties or responsibilities that are required of the role. Duties or responsibilities may change or be added with or without notice. Compensation & Benefits
New Hire Base Salary Range: $118,400.00 - $148,000.00. This position is eligible for a performance-based bonus. Benefits include healthcare, retirement, and wellness programs as described in company plans and documents. Location
Chicago/Aon Center Equal Opportunity Employer
Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes. For reasonable accommodation, applicants may contact NAZTAOps@kraftheinz.com for assistance.
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