Business Process Owner

Kraft Heinz; Davenport (IA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage for employees and

Wellbeing programs

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Kraft Heinz Davenport Plant is seeking a Process Owner to lead day-to-day manufacturing operations and drive improvements across the KHMS framework. You will manage a defined area and shift, delivering productivity, quality, safety, and engagement outcomes through your team and cross-functional collaboration.

The role requires 1–5 years of manufacturing experience, strong leadership and communication skills, and the ability to mentor large hourly teams.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree in related field is helpful.
• 1-5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment is required.
• Ability to lead, empower and mentor large teams of hourly associates is required.
• Strong communication and leadership skills are essential.
• Strong accountability, consistency and follow-through skills are required.
• Ability to work with a wide range of plant personnel from hourly employees to senior management.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for day-to-day manufacturing operations within an assigned area and shift.
• Uses the Kraft Heinz Management System (KHMS) to accomplish operational goals.
• Achieves productivity, efficiency, cost, quality, safety, and employee engagement objectives.
• Leads Trio members with direction, development, and support.
• Empowers team members through collaboration and continuous improvement projects.
• Develops, implements, and promotes safety programs and safe work practices.
• Maintains strong employee relations and supports cross-functional initiatives to drive quality.

Skills

Team Leadership

Communication

Accountability

Mentoring

Manufacturing Experience

Education

BA/BS in Business, Engineering, or Food Science

Job description

The Process Owner is a member of the plant leadership team and plays a key role in providing management and leadership to deliver business results and operational improvements. Under direction of the Business Unit Manager

Responsibilities

Responsible for day-to-day manufacturing operations within an assigned area and shift and uses the Kraft Heinz Management System (KHMS) to accomplish operational goals.

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

Leads all aspects of Trio members, providing direction, leadership, development, and support to direct reports.

Empowers team members through collaboration, on-the-job assignments, and continuous improvement projects.

Develops, implements, and promotes safety programs and safe work practices, actively participating in plant safety teams and initiatives.

Develops strong employee relations by maintaining an effective organization with qualified personnel and supports continuous improvement efforts and cross-functional initiatives to drive operational quality.

Requirements:

• BA/BS Degree in Business, Food Science, Engineering or related field is helpful
• 1-5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment is required
• Ability to lead, empower and mentor large teams of hourly associates is required
• Strong communication, leadership skills
• Strong accountability, consistency and follow-through skills
• Ability to work optimally with a wide array of plant personnel ranging from hourly employees to senior management

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:

$77,800.00 - $97,300.00

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

The compensation offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors

Benefits: Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare, protection, and saving for the future, we offer plans tailored to meet you and your family’s needs. Coverage for benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.

Wellbeing: We offer events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire a physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families.

You’ll be able to participate in a variety of benefits and wellbeing programs that may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors, for example:

• Social - Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Leave of Absence, Flexible Work Arrangements, Recognition, Training
• Emotional – Employee Assistance Program , Wellbeing Programs, Family Support Programs

Location(s)

Davenport Plant (New)

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for protected individuals, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact [e-mail] for assistance.