Production Manager: Lean Ops, Quality & Safety Leader

Kraft Heinz; Fremont (OH); On-site; USD 121,000 - 151,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental & Vision

Paid time off

401(k)

Flexible work arrangements

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Kraft Heinz's Fremont Factory is seeking a hands-on production planning and manufacturing professional to direct the development and control of the production plan, aligning it with sales volume, distribution, and capacity.

You will collaborate across Product Development, Suppliers, Engineering, Quality, and Production teams to improve quality, productivity, and cost efficiency, while ensuring GMP and SOP adherence and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Experience implementing GMP and SOPs within a manufacturing setting.
• Ability to analyze production metrics and drive continuous improvement.
• Strong coordination skills across product development, engineering, quality, and operations.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage development and control of the production plan to meet sales and capacity.
• Oversee QRMP audit activities and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure product quality and food safety through GMPs, SOPs, and Kraft Heinz specifications.
• Prepare departmental costs, variances, and planning related to productivity and scheduling.
• Facilitate production line activities to meet quality, safety, and cost targets.
• Collaborate with suppliers, engineering and production teams to improve quality and productivity.
• Support safety initiatives and employee development, monitoring area practices for compliance.
• Coordinate weekly scheduling for Packaging and Processing to optimize productivity.
• Maintain records and reports, ensuring clear cross-functional communication.

Skills

Production planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

Kraft Heinz's Fremont Factory is seeking a hands-on production planning and manufacturing professional to direct the development and control of the production plan, aligning it with sales volume, distribution, and capacity.

You will collaborate across Product Development, Suppliers, Engineering, Quality, and Production teams to improve quality, productivity, and cost efficiency, while ensuring GMP and SOP adherence and safety standards.