Manufacturing Manager

Kraft Heinz; Winchester (VA); On-site; USD 142,000 - 177,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k

Paid Time Off

Flexible Work Arrangements

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Kraft Heinz's Winchester Plant is seeking a Manufacturing Manager to lead the operations function for a 500+ person site. You will plan, organize, direct and control production activities while ensuring compliance with GMP and Food Safety regulations.

You will drive continuous improvement, manage budgets, and develop frontline leaders to achieve safety, quality, cost, delivery, and productivity goals, with a focus on labor efficiency and OEE.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Food Technology, or related degree is strongly preferred.
• 8-10 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 5 years of progressive leadership experience in a manufacturing environment with a track record of transformational change.
• Business and financial acumen including budgeting, forecasting, and data-driven decisions.
• Transformational leadership and employee engagement.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Must be able to work flexible hours and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Drive KHMS cultural transformation and lead production front-line teams.
• Ensure safety and quality culture compliant with USDA & FDA regulations.
• Optimize production costs, OEE, waste, and labor efficiency.
• Manage product portfolio with Plant Manager and S&OP.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align production schedules and requirements.
• Develop continuous improvement programs using KHMS strategies and digital tools.
• Monitor KPIs and report plant performance to senior management.
• Manage production budget and Capex milestones.
• Lead and develop front-line leaders through coaching and mentoring.

Skills

Leadership

Financial acumen

Strategic planning

Communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or related field

Job description

Job Description

The Manufacturing Manager owns the operations function tasks including planning, organizing, directing and controlling the operation activities of a 500+ person site. The position will ensure all food preparation and packaging is compliant to the guidelines of Good Manufacturing Practices and Food Safety regulations. The position will also oversee and monitor the performance of the Plant Operations as it relates to quality, safety, productivity, maintenance, cost control, service to sales, team performance, and leadership development. The Manufacturing Manager will conduct Plant Manager responsibilities and oversee site operations when Plant Manager is off-site.

Key Responsibilities Of The Role

• KHMS Cultural Transformation and Leadership: Drive the implementation of digital technologies and agile methodologies to support the KHMS cultural transformation, achieving an empowered culture with World Class standards and results for Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, and People. Lead and develop a team of production front-line leaders, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and safety.
• Safety and Quality Excellence: Implement strategies to drive a Safety & Quality Perfect Culture throughout the Processes, leveraging digital tools and data analytics to identify areas for improvement. Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, customer specifications, and industry standards with USDA & FDA.
• Production Optimization: Achieve desired production costs, including fixed and variable labor costs, Overall Equipment Efficiency (OEE), waste, attainment, and business waste. Utilize digital tools to optimize production planning and scheduling and take ownership of savings initiatives for the department. Managing workforce during seasonality and be cost effective with labor hours per ton.
• Product Portfolio Management: Work with Plant Manager, S&OP, Production Scheduling and Maintenance to support managing a complex product portfolio for optimal run strategy and influence future fit portfolio transformation to produce quality products in a safe and cost-effective manner. Evaluating potential service risk in the network, building strategies to mitigate impacts, and support the Business before there is a risk.
• Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration: Liaise and collaborate with key stakeholders (departments) to ensure full alignment with production schedules, key production milestones and requirements, including Sanitation, Quality, Maintenance, Research & Development, Planning, Logistics, and Brand.
• Continuous Improvement and Innovation: Work with KHMS leads to develop and implement continuous improvement programs and identify opportunities to leverage KHMS strategies and digital technologies to drive innovation and continuous improvement in production processes.
• Data-Driven Decision Making: Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) to senior management, providing regular updates on plant performance, risks, and opportunities. Utilize digital tools to enhance data analytics and reporting. Such as production volume, yield rate, defect rates, downtime hours per shift, and other key performance indicators (KPIs), to identify areas for improvement.
• Finance and Resource Management: Manage and optimize the production budget and resources to ensure efficient and effective operations. Reporting Capex project forecast and milestones.
• Engagement and Leadership Development: Foster positive employee relations and engagement by developing front-line leaders, providing coaching, mentoring, and feedback. Collaborate with functional leads and stakeholders to develop and implement short and long-term employee engagement strategies using KHMS and KHC leadership principles.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Food Technology, or related degree is strongly preferred
• 8-10 years of experience in a manufacturing environment is required
• 5 years of progressive leadership experience in a manufacturing environment is required with a proven track record of driving transformational change and achieving operational excellence.
• Business and Financial Acumen: Demonstrated understanding of business principles, including financial management, market trends, and competitive analysis, with a proven ability to manage budgets, forecast financial performance, and make data-driven decisions that optimize financial results.
• Transformational Leadership: Proven ability to drive transformational change, achieve operational excellence, and foster a culture of continuous improvement and employee engagement.
• Leadership & Team Development: Demonstrated ability to motivate, coach, and empower team members, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.
• Effective Communication & Collaboration: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with ability to lead change, collaborate with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and leadership.
• Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills: Strong analytical capabilities to assess performance, identify opportunities for improvement, and develop effective strategies that enhance operational efficiency and productivity.
• Must be able to work flexible hours and weekend work.

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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

$141,500.00 - $176,900.00

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

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:

• Physical - Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Screenings/Assessments
• Social - Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Leave of Absence, Flexible Work Arrangements, Recognition, Training
• Emotional – Employee Assistance Program , Wellbeing Programs, Family Support Programs
• Financial – 401k, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Disability

Location(s)

Winchester Plant

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.