2nd Shift Production Team Lead — Food Manufacturing

Kraft Heinz; Kendallville (IN); On-site; USD 44,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Bonus

12 Paid Holidays

Paid vacation

Medical with HRA/HSA, Dental, Vision

401k with company match

Paid Parental Leave

YMCA Discount

Product Purchase Program

Employee Assistance Program

Starting Pay: 32.05/hour

Job summary

Kraft Heinz Kendallville Plant is seeking a Production Team Lead to drive performance across a 2nd shift team. You will own process cleanliness, centerline management, 5S, data integrity and loss elimination with the Process Owner and management support.

You will guide continuous improvement, lead root-cause problem solving, coach teams in CIL/CLM/5S/Oscar implementations, and help develop centerline definitions and standard work. The role emphasizes teamwork and safety.

Qualifications

• Initiative-taking and strong drive for results.
• Lift 50 pounds.
• Able to work in hot/humid conditions as well as areas that may contain starch/dust particles and egg.
• Basic knowledge of manufacturing and/or food processing, quality standards, hygiene, work safety, etc. preferred.
• Prolonged periods working on feet and performing repetitive actions that entail frequent bending and stooping.
• Strong planning/organizational and communication skills. Ability to work effectively in a team environment with people of varying skills and backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Own results for clean inspect and lube, centerline management system, 5S system, integrity of process data and the Oscar scrap elimination system.
• Active participation in annual planning, weekly reviews/PDCA meetings, Daily Level 1 and Level 2 meetings.
• Assist in development of center line definition and associated standard development. Develop control strategies to enable operators to respond to out-of-control situations.
• Lead root cause problem solving efforts on key losses in the process. Coach’s teams on CIL, CLM, 5S, and Oscar systems execution.
• Coach and develop teams by building critical thinking skills within the process.

Skills

Initiative-taking

Lift 50 pounds

Hot/humid conditions

Manufacturing knowledge

Prolonged standing

Planning & communication

Tools

N/A

Job description

Kraft Heinz Kendallville Plant is seeking a Production Team Lead to drive performance across a 2nd shift team. You will own process cleanliness, centerline management, 5S, data integrity and loss elimination with the Process Owner and management support.

You will guide continuous improvement, lead root-cause problem solving, coach teams in CIL/CLM/5S/Oscar implementations, and help develop centerline definitions and standard work. The role emphasizes teamwork and safety.