Sr. Manager, KHMS

Kraft Heinz; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 121,000 - 151,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401k

Dental

Vision

Paid time off

Flexible work arrangements

Employee assistance program

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

Kraft Heinz in Chicago oversees KHMS yield governance and adoption across a manufacturing Pod, partnering with plant managers to lift KPI performance through disciplined KHMS execution. This role drives standards translation into plant-level practice and leads capability-building across facilities.

The Senior Manager will own end-to-end improvement, coach leaders, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure strong performance routines and tool adoption in a dynamic manufacturing

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree required.
• 8+ years of manufacturing experience required, preferably in high-speed CPG manufacturing.
• 3+ years of experience in KHMS, Operational Excellence, or continuous improvement required.
• Strong understanding of KPI management, yield improvement, and performance routines.
• Proven ability to coach leaders and frontline teams and drive execution through influence.
• Strong cross-functional partnership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to translate standards into practical plant-level execution.

Responsibilities

• Yield Standards Implementation & Governance: Lead implementation and governance of yield standards in North America, aligned to global metric definitions and reporting standards.
• Yield Performance Management: Monitor yield performance, support performance routines, and drive follow-through on gaps and loss opportunities.
• KHMS Coaching & Adoption: Own KHMS adoption across one manufacturing Pod, coaching plant managers and plant staff on routines, behaviors, and execution discipline to improve KPI performance.
• Capability Building & Problem Solving: Support problem solving, capability building, and sharing of best practices across their Pod.
• Digital Tool Adoption: Partner with digital and cross-functional teams to strengthen tool adoption and performance visibility.

Skills

KPI management

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Science degree

Job description

The Senior Manager, KHMS - Yield leads two critical areas of work. First, this role leads implementation and governance of yield standards in North America, ensuring global metric definitions and reporting standards are consistently deployed and translated into strong performance routines. Second, this role owns KHMS adoption across one manufacturing Pod (3-5 plants), partnering directly with plant managers and plant staff to improve KPI results through stronger KHMS execution.

Job Description

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Yield Standards Implementation & Governance: Lead implementation and governance of yield standards in North America, aligned to global metric definitions and reporting standards.
• Yield Performance Management: Monitor yield performance, support performance routines, and drive follow-through on gaps and loss opportunities.
• KHMS Coaching & Adoption: Own KHMS adoption across one manufacturing Pod, coaching plant managers and plant staff on routines, behaviors, and execution discipline to improve KPI performance.
• Capability Building & Problem Solving: Support problem solving, capability building, and sharing of best practices across their Pod.
• Digital Tool Adoption: Partner with digital and cross-functional teams to strengthen tool adoption and performance visibility.

Expected Experience & Required Skills

• Bachelor of Science degree required
• 8+ years of manufacturing experience required, preferably in high-speed CPG manufacturing
• 3+ years of experience in KHMS, Operational Excellence, or continuous improvement required
• Strong understanding of KPI management, yield improvement, and performance routines
• Proven ability to coach leaders and frontline teams and drive execution through influence
• Strong cross-functional partnership, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to translate standards into practical plant-level execution

Work Environment & Schedule

This position is considered a Field based environment; role requires frequent travel to customer locations, stores, manufacturing facilities, etc. Additionally, this role requires normal working hours and travel up to 50%.

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

$120,800.00 - $151,000.00

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

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)

Chicago/Aon Center

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.