Production Team Lead

Kraft Heinz Company; Massillon (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Vision & Dental benefits

401(k) matching

Short-term disability

Job summary

Kraft Heinz Company in Massillon, OH is seeking a Production Supervisor to oversee daily production activities, training, and continuous improvement. You will lead safety, quality, and efficiency initiatives while managing staffing and labor costs.

Responsibilities include coordinating line operations, enforcing safety standards, auditing documentation, and responding to emergencies. This role requires flexibility for nights and weekends and a strong emphasis on teamwork and reliability.

Qualifications

• Prepare routine reports and correspondence.
• Apply common-sense judgment to follow instructions.
• Proficient with MS Office (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Access) and inventory systems.
• Strong planning/organizing, problem-solving, math, and communication skills.
• Effective working with all employee levels; cross-department collaboration.
• Knowledge of equipment/tools operations and general computer use.
• Enforce rules, policies, and agreements.
• Reliable, detail-oriented, and able to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and direct production activities and employee training to cost effectively produce high quality products.
• Support RMP by developing/maintaining standards and driving corrective actions to closure.
• Drive continuous improvement by gathering ideas from the line and implementing better methods.
• Coordinate daily line/area operations to meet safety, quality, sanitation/food safety, and productivity targets.
• Lead the team through meetings, training, coaching, cross-training, and performance management.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and food safety requirements; maintain a safe workplace.
• Manage staffing and labor costs; ensure accurate time/pay records.
• Audit production documentation for accuracy and completeness.
• Monitor production to identify defects and initiate corrective actions.
• Respond to emergencies and changing conditions; escalate as needed.
• Maintain knowledge of equipment setup/operation/adjustments; update documentation.
• Perform other duties; work flexible hours including nights and weekends.

Skills

Planning

Problem solving

Communication

Teamwork

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Benefits & Compensation Overview

Competitive Health, Vision, and Dental benefits Company match 401(k) Plan Company-paid Short Term Disability benefits.

Pay

The starting hourly wage for this role is $30/hr.

Work Schedule

Monday through Friday, OT as needed 1st shift: 5:30am – 2:30/3pm. 2nd shift: 2:30pm – midnight

Job Overview

Responsible for planning, organizing, directing the production activities and employee training and development to cost effectively produce a high quality finished product. Support the RMP (Risk Management Process) by helping develop/maintain standards and driving corrective actions to closure. Drive continuous improvement by gathering ideas from the line and implementing better methods. Coordinate daily line/area operations to meet or exceed safety, quality, sanitation/food safety, and productivity targets. Lead the team through meetings, training, coaching, cross-training, and performance management (goals, evaluations). Ensure compliance with Heinz safety standards and all applicable process/product/food safety requirements; maintain a safe workplace. Manage staffing and labor costs, and ensure accurate time/pay records. Audit production documentation for accuracy and completeness. Monitor production to confirm the process is executed correctly, identify defects, and initiate corrective actions. Respond to emergencies and changing conditions, making timely decisions and escalating/recommending actions as needed. Maintain working knowledge of equipment setup/operation/adjustments, and help create/update required documentation (e.g., SOWI, JSA). Perform other duties as assigned; work flexible hours including nights, weekends, overtime as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• Prepare routine reports and correspondence.
• Apply common-sense judgment to follow written, verbal, or diagram-based instructions.
• Proficient with MS Office (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Access) and inventory systems.
• Strong planning/organizing, problem-solving, math, and communication (written/verbal) skills.
• Effective working with all employee levels; strong interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of equipment/tools operations and general computer use.
• Ability to enforce rules, policies, and agreements.
• Demonstrate reliability, attention to detail, high-quality work, and strong cross-department collaboration.
• Work independently with minimal supervision; multitask in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Physical/Mental Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl.
• Ability to use hands/arms to reach, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls.
• Ability to work in all areas of the facility including hot and cold areas, and be exposed to wet and humid conditions.
• Must be able to lift and or move up to 50 lbs or more.
• Must have excellent vision, distant and peripheral, with the ability to identify and distinguish colors, and adjust focus.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually high, and ear protection is required.
• May work near moving mechanical parts, high and/or confining place.

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

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

Location(s)

Massillon - Hourly

Equal Opportunity Employer

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer that prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require an accommodation to participate in the job application or hiring process should contact [e-mail].

About Us

Kraft Heinz is a global food company with a delicious heritage. With iconic and emerging food and beverage brands around the world, we deliver the best taste, fun and quality to every meal table we touch. We’re on a mission to disrupt not only our own business, but the global food industry. A consumer obsession and unexpected partnerships fuel our progress as we drive innovation across every part of our company. Around the world, our people are connected by a culture of ownership, agility and endless curiosity. We also believe in being good humans, who are working to improve our company, communities, and planet. We’re proud of where we’ve been – and even more thrilled about where we’re headed – as we nourish the world and lead the future of food.

Why Us

We grow our people to grow our business. We champion great people who bring ambition, curiosity, and high performance to the table as the guardians of our beloved and nostalgic brands. Good isn't good enough. We choose greatness every day by challenging the ordinary and making bold decisions. All while celebrating our wins - and our failures – as we work together to lead the future of food. Challenging the status quo takes talent. We invest in your purpose and potential by developing skills and nurturing strengths that leave a legacy on our business and a lasting impact on your career. Because great people make great companies, and we’re growing something great here at Kraft Heinz.

Inclusion Matters To Us

Everyone is welcome at our table. In fact, we thrive on learning and growing from our diverse backgrounds and perspectives. Doesn’t matter who you are, where you’re from, or who makes your heart sing. We want you to show up as your authentic self, excited to work with amazing colleagues to solve complex challenges and innovate in an ever-changing industry. We’re committed to: Hiring and growing talent from diverse backgrounds and perspectives. Growing our Business Resource Groups — vibrant, celebrated communities that enhance our business through thought leadership employee engagement and professional development opportunities. Providing our managers and leaders high quality learning experiences to explore how to foster inclusion and belonging.