Plant Production Lead: GMP & Quality Excellence

The Kraft Heinz Company; Kendallville (IN); On-site; USD 104,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k

Paid time off

Family support

Job summary

Kendallville Plant at The Kraft Heinz Company is seeking a Production Manager to lead operations, ensure GMP and Food Safety compliance, and drive productivity and cost control. The role requires collaboration with product development, engineering, quality, and suppliers to improve quality and efficiency.

We offer a competitive base salary and bonus eligibility, with benefits supporting employees and families.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Food Technology, or related degree strongly preferred.
• 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 5 years of progressive leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the QRMP audit and assist in procedures and corrective actions.
• Oversee and lead the implementation of the QRMP (Quality Risk Management Process) system and operational standards as outlined in the plant accountability list.
• Adhere to Kraft Heinz quality standards to ensure product quality and Food Safety by following GMPs, SOPs and Kraft Heinz specifications.
• Prepare departmental costs and variances with regard to productivity, short and long-range planning, labor scheduling, product scheduling, raw materials, packaging supplies, product weights, sanitation and housekeeping.
• Organize and facilitate production line activities to ensure conformance to established requirements regarding quality, safety, productivity and cost.
• Work with Product Development, Suppliers, Engineering, Quality, and Factory Employees in finding innovative ways to improve the Quality and productivity of our Products.
• Support Employee involvement in Safety, Analytical Problem Solving, Project Planning, Vendor and Customer Relations, fostering a Team atmosphere.
• Monitor and update all area practices and policies for compliance.
• Work with Product Supply Group in weekly scheduling of the Packaging and Processing Area to optimize productivity.
• Prepare, distribute, and follow-up with regard to all established records, reports and/or forms
• Ensure strong, effective communication across functions and with employees, vendors and government regulators
• Monitor productivity data and help develop corrective action plans necessary to achieve annual productivity improvements
• Implement safety measures for accident prevention through monthly departmental safety meetings and working with salaried Supervisors to ensure hourly employee compliance
• Report on quality defect issues and help determine necessary corrective actions to eliminate repetitive failures
• Embrace the KHGPS principles necessary to accomplish these objectives and support the change management techniques to develop the culture of continuous improvement and engagement.
• Assist with the supervision of the Production staff including but not limited to performance management and employee development, etc.

Education

Bachelor degree in Business, Food Technology, or related degree is strongly preferred

Job description

Kendallville Plant at The Kraft Heinz Company is seeking a Production Manager to lead operations, ensure GMP and Food Safety compliance, and drive productivity and cost control. The role requires collaboration with product development, engineering, quality, and suppliers to improve quality and efficiency.

We offer a competitive base salary and bonus eligibility, with benefits supporting employees and families.