Plant Manager

Kraft Heinz; Kirksville (MO); On-site; USD 164,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

401k plan

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

Kraft Heinz in Kirksville is seeking a manufacturing leader to guide department managers in labor usage strategies, reacting to production demands and deadlines to optimize resources and costs.

You will collaborate with HR, Engineering and Maintenance to reduce downtime, develop annual budgets, and drive continuous improvement while upholding safety and GMP standards across the plant.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• 5+ years leadership experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Prior plant management experience highly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with and influence across all levels of employees.

Responsibilities

• Guide department managers in developing labor usage strategies to optimize resources.
• Communicate policy changes and strategies to management and plant personnel.
• Oversee development and implementation of companywide policies and procedures.
• Ensure adherence to Kraft Heinz policies, safety standards, and GMPs.
• Support continuous improvement efforts across the plant.
• Collaborate with HR, Engineering, and Maintenance to reduce downtime and improve processes.
• Assist in annual budgeting and cost analysis to meet financial goals.

Skills

Labor management

Leadership

Communication

Budgeting

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Tools

Cost accounting

Job description

Job Description

• Guides department managers in the development of labor usage strategies to better utilize resources, reacting to changes in production demands and deadlines.
• Communicates to management and plant personnel Company changes in Kraft Heinz policies, procedures, and strategies.
• Oversees the development and implementation of companywide policies and procedures
• Ensures personnel adherence to Kraft Heinz policies, safety standards, and good manufacturing practices.
• Actively supports all continuous improvement efforts throughout the plant.
• Actively monitors and supports all safety projects and efforts throughout the plant
• Consults with corporate offices and plant management team to develop annual operating budget & ZBB
• Guides management team to ensure plant operates efficiently while meeting or exceeding corporate financial goals.
• Reviews detailed labor standards by cost center to support annual budgeting process.
• Actively work with the Human Resources Department in policy development, employee grievances, employee development issues, and employee motivation.
• Work with Engineering and Maintenance departments to develop strategies to reduce production equipment downtime due to equipment failures.
• Actively works with Continuous Improvement Coordinator, Engineering Manager, and Maintenance Manager on equipment process flows, optimization of plant layouts, coordination of shutdowns, and startups due to new production lines and equipment installations.
• Oversees Cost Accounting on new products costing, developing standards, analysis of variances, and annual budget process.
• Collaborates with department managers to identify and then recommends process improvements to reduce labor, ingredient, and packaging materials cost.
• Analyzes plant daily/weekly/monthly spending to keep indirect and fixed cost within standards in order to
• meet/exceed corporate financial goals
• Supports the R&D team in developing of new products processes, supports production runs, costing of labor, and scrap standards for new products.
• Work with department managers and analyze downtime data to develop downtime reduction strategies.
• Analyzes manufacturing variances of ingredient, materials, and labor usage and works with management team to implement strategies to reduce them.
• Oversees the preparation of operational schedules and manufacturing activities to ensure that production and quality of products meet specifications.
• Identifies and implements continuous improvement initiatives such as labor reduction, waste reduction, and reduction of indirect cost to contribute to factory objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree is preferred
• Prior plant management experience highly preferred
• 5+ years leadership experience within a manufacturing environment required
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with and influence across all levels of employees

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

$164,200.00 - $205,200.00

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:

• 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)

Kirksville 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.