Production Supervisor - 2nd Shift

Kraft Heinz; Coshocton (OH); On-site; USD 78,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Job summary

Kraft Heinz is seeking a Production Supervisor at the Coshocton Plant to lead daily manufacturing operations and drive safety, quality, and efficiency. You will coach teams, run Level 1/0 meetings, and uphold KHMS standards to deliver strong performance and accountability.

You will build capability, address issues, and partner with process owners to sustain gains while fostering a culture of safety and continuous improvement on the shift.

Qualifications

• Experience leading teams in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to coach teams, reinforce standards, and drive accountability.
• Familiarity with KHMS routines, performance boards, centerline management, and BOS principles preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day manufacturing operations for an assigned area and shift to deliver safety, quality, service, and cost results.
• Lead Level 1 meetings to create clear direction, surface gaps, assign actions, and ensure follow-through.
• Coach teams on running effective Level 0 meetings that build ownership, strengthen communication, and elevate issues quickly.
• Drive KHMS execution within the assigned area through strong daily management routines, standard work, and visual management.
• Audit and monitor performance boards to ensure they are accurate, current, and actively used to manage performance and trigger action.
• Use daily performance data and floor observations to identify gaps, remove barriers, and reinforce accountability.
• Support centerline management by reinforcing process discipline, escalating deviations, and helping teams maintain process stability.
• Lead and sustain BOS management routines to ensure standards, action tracking, and operating discipline are consistently followed.
• Build capability across the team through coaching, feedback, training, and clear expectations.
• Lead problem-solving efforts to address recurring losses, operational issues, and process breakdowns.
• Partner with Process Owners and cross-functional teams to improve performance and sustain operational gains.
• Address employee performance, conduct, and attendance matters in line with Kraft Heinz policies and procedures.
• Foster a culture of safety, teamwork, continuous improvement, and ownership across the shift team.

Skills

Leadership

Team leadership

Daily management

Problem-solving

Ownership

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Continuous improvement

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

KHMS routines

Performance boards

Centerline management

BOS principles

Job description

Job Description

At Kraft Heinz, the Production Supervisor plays a critical leadership role on the plant team by driving safe, high-quality, and efficient operations while building team capability and ownership on the floor. Reporting to the Process Owner, this role is responsible for leading day-to-day manufacturing performance for an assigned area and shift while applying KHMS principles to strengthen daily management, sustain standards, solve problems, and deliver business results.

Job Description

At Kraft Heinz, the Production Supervisor plays a critical leadership role on the plant team by driving safe, high-quality, and efficient operations while building team capability and ownership on the floor. Reporting to the Process Owner, this role is responsible for leading day-to-day manufacturing performance for an assigned area and shift while applying KHMS principles to strengthen daily management, sustain standards, solve problems, and deliver business results.

This role is an important people leadership position for someone who can create clarity, build accountability, and develop teams while improving operational performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day manufacturing operations for an assigned area and shift to deliver safety, quality, service, and cost results
• Lead Level 1 meetings to create clear direction, surface gaps, assign actions, and ensure follow-through
• Coach teams on running effective Level 0 meetings that build ownership, strengthen communication, and elevate issues quickly
• Drive KHMS execution within the assigned area through strong daily management routines, standard work, and visual management
• Audit and monitor performance boards to ensure they are accurate, current, and actively used to manage performance and trigger action
• Use daily performance data and floor observations to identify gaps, remove barriers, and reinforce accountability
• Support centerline management by reinforcing process discipline, escalating deviations, and helping teams maintain process stability
• Lead and sustain BOS management routines to ensure standards, action tracking, and operating discipline are consistently followed
• Build capability across the team through coaching, feedback, training, and clear expectations
• Lead problem-solving efforts to address recurring losses, operational issues, and process breakdowns
• Partner with Process Owners and cross-functional teams to improve performance and sustain operational gains
• Address employee performance, conduct, and attendance matters in line with Kraft Heinz policies and procedures
• Foster a culture of safety, teamwork, continuous improvement, and ownership across the shift team

What We’re Looking For

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Experience leading teams in a manufacturing or production environment
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to coach teams, reinforce standards, and drive accountability
• Working knowledge of safety, quality, and manufacturing operations
• Ability to use data and daily management routines to make decisions and improve performance
• Familiarity with KHMS routines, performance boards, centerline management, and BOS principles preferred

Key Leadership Capabilities

• People leadership and team development
• Daily management and execution discipline
• Coaching and performance management
• Problem-solving and root cause thinking
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Ownership and accountability
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Clear and effective communication

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.

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)

Coshocton 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.