Production Specialist

Heinz; Karawang; On-site; USD 25.000 - 45.000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in food manufacturing seeks a Manufacturing Leader in Karawang. The ideal candidate will manage day-to-day operations, ensure safety and quality standards, and lead continuous improvement initiatives. This role requires strong leadership skills and a focus on operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a leadership position within a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of ISO 22000 and Food Safety Management Systems.
• Strong ability to manage teams and improve operational performance.

Responsibilities

• Provides management and leadership to deliver business results and operational improvements.
• Develops and implements safety programs and promotes safe work practices.
• Strives to maximize plant efficiency through process improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Continuous Improvement

Safety Management

Process Optimization

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

• Provides data for the achievement of targets that have been set in KPI (Yield, Waste, Utilization, Efficiency, CRP, TIR, PRFT, Quality complaints, etc.) by considering the safety aspect of work.

• Provides management and leadership to deliver business results and operational improvements.

• Responsible for the day-to-day manufacturing needs for their assigned area.

• Achieves safety, quality, productivity, efficiency, customer service, cost, and employee engagement objectives through both individual and team contributions.

• Provides direction, leadership, development, and support to direct reports through empowerment, teamwork, on-the-job assignments, and continuous improvement projects and initiatives.

• Develops, implements, and promotes safety programs and safe work practices through involvement in plant safety team programs and initiatives.

• Promotes sound employee and labor relations within the department by developing and maintaining an effective organization with qualified personnel.

• Develops, promotes, and supports continuous improvement and other cross-functional initiatives.

• Owns and leads the implementation of the KHMS standard as outlined in the plant accountability list.

• Participates in team goal setting and implementation to ensure we are a low-cost, high-quality producer.

• Strives to maximize the efficiency of the plant/department by submitting and implementing process improvements.

• Ensures the quality of our products and our workplace by following all procedures and guidelines.

• Complies with all established GMP, HACCP guidelines, housekeeping responsibilities, and KHMS operating procedures.

• Responsible for the implementation of ISO 22000 (Food Safety Management System) in the line area.

• Actively participates in team safety efforts to achieve or exceed plant goals.

• Leads areas of change management and accountability.

• Coaches and develops operators and line leaders, along with mentoring CI Lead and Maintenance Lead, to identify improvements and apply problem-solving techniques.

• Conducts annual plans for process improvement and participates in maintenance planning.

• Coordinates cleaning activities within the department and conducts checks as needed.

• Involved in plant optimization.

• Provides explanations for all deviations in procedures and line process checks.

• Maintains knowledge on completing appropriate paperwork for all areas and conducting inventories.

• Takes leadership in routine production problem solving.

• Coordinates periodic cleaning programs and monthly checks.

• Ensures employee coverage daily with each shift.

• Leads level 2 meetings, PDCA meetings, and production meetings.

• Works overtime as necessary.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Location(s): Karawang

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes.