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Kraft Heinz

Manufacturing Team Lead (KHMS) - 3rd shift

Kraft Heinz, Holland, Michigan, United States, 49423

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Manufacturing Team Lead (KHMS) - 3rd shift Reports into Production Department Process Owner. Union position. Hourly rate $30.58.

Benefits & Compensation Overview

Hourly Rate $30.58

Union position

Medical, Dental & Vision

Health Reimbursement or Health Savings Account

Pet Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Supplemental Life Insurance, etc.

Work Schedule 3rd Shift – 10:00 PM to 6:30 AM. May work overtime as required, including weekends and holidays.

Plant Overview

Over 300 employees

Holland Plant founded 1897

Products: sweet relish, mustard varieties, vinegar, pickles, BBQ sauce

Union facility – Retail, Wholesale, Department Store Union (RWDSU)

Responsibilities & Duties Provide leadership in operations, coaching team members, acting as SME, facilitating communication, collaborating with operators and support functions to develop and execute plans to win each shift.

Essential Responsibilities

Leadership and coaching: provide effective feedback, mentorship, guidance for operator development and training.

SME and process improvement: champion, lead, execute equipment, reliability, or process improvement projects; provide process specific guidance.

Win the shift: conduct line loss analysis and throughput improvement plans; analyze shift data; investigate root causes; develop plan for shift.

Facilitate communication: report KPI’s, update metrics, partner with site leadership for critical equipment or process failures.

Collaborate and support: maintain safety & quality guidelines, records, improvement projects, support RCFA, DMS training, coaching.

Additional Responsibilities

Accountable for KHMS requirements, maintaining safety and quality guidelines.

Maintain records and reports, identify improvement projects, drive reduction of downtime, support line daily activities.

Use SAP system to enter notifications and track production requirements.

Support DMS training and coaching; serve as process area coach.

Perform all work in compliance with Kraft Heinz policies, OSHA and GMP.

Core Competencies

KHMS Pillars (PM, CI, TRIO) and DMS tools (CIL, CLM, 5S, performance boards).

Structured problem-solving tools (Fishbone, 5-why, etc.).

Skills

Strong coaching, teaching, leadership skills.

Strong time management, computer, typing, data manipulation.

Strong organizational and planning skills.

Abilities

Collaborate in high stress, effective interpersonal skills.

Present to small groups, analyze large data sets.

Adapt to dynamic situations.

Prerequisites

Experience in CIL, CLM, 5S, basic problem solving (5-whys); willingness to become Yellow Belt qualified.

Career Progression Team leaders next role typically as Process Owner or equivalent leadership role.

Physical Demands Regularly stand, walk, use hands, lift up to 25 lbs, occasionally 50-100 lbs with assistance.

Work Environment Near moving mechanical parts, high noise, chemicals, fumes, slippery floors.

Qualifications

Lock Out Tag Out certified; maintain operator qualification.

Benefits Coverage for employees and eligible dependents. Plans for medical, dental, vision, screenings, paid time off, recognition, training, 401k, life insurance, etc.

Wellbeing Events, resources, learning opportunities for physical, social, emotional, financial well-being.

Equal Opportunity Employer Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer that prohibits discrimination... 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.

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