Sr. Manager, KHMS

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

Job summary

The Kraft Heinz Company in Chicago seeks a field-based leader to drive yield standards and performance across North America, reporting into the Operational Excellence organization. You will champion KHMS adoption, coach plant managers, and translate standards into practical plant-level execution while partnering with cross-functional teams.

The role requires 8+ years manufacturing experience, a BS degree, and 3+ years KHMS/Continuous Improvement, with travel up to 50% to customer locations and

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree required.
• 8+ years of manufacturing experience required, preferably in high-speed CPG manufacturing.
• 3+ years of 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

• Lead implementation and governance of yield standards in North America, aligned to global metric definitions and reporting standards.
• Monitor yield performance, support performance routines, and drive follow-through on gaps and loss opportunities.
• Own KHMS adoption across one manufacturing Pod, coaching plant managers and staff on routines and execution.
• Support problem solving, capability building, and sharing of best practices across their Pod.
• Partner with digital and cross-functional teams to strengthen tool adoption and performance visibility.

Skills

KPI management

Yield improvement

Problem solving

Coaching leaders

Cross-functional partnership

Communication

Execution through influence

Education

Bachelor of Science degree

Job description

Job Description

EssentialFunctions &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: Monitoryield performance, support performance routines, and drive follow-through ongaps and loss opportunities.
• KHMS Coaching & Adoption: Own KHMS adoption acrossone manufacturing Pod, coaching plant managers and plant staff on routines, behaviors, and execution disciplineto improve KPI performance.
• Capability Building & Problem Solving: Support problem solving, capability building, andsharing ofbest practices acrosstheir 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 degreerequired
• 8+ years of manufacturing experiencerequired, preferably in high-speed CPG manufacturing
• 3+ years of experience in KHMS, Operational Excellence,orcontinuous improvementrequired
• 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 requiresnormal working hoursand travel up to50%.

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: Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare, protection, and savingfor the future, we offer plans tailored to meet you and your family’s needs. Coveragefor 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 aphysical, social, emotional, and financial well being lifestyle for our employees and their families.

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.