Team Lead 3rd Shift

The Kraft Heinz Company; Winchester (VA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Wellbeing programs

401k and retirement plans

Job summary

The Kraft Heinz Company—Winchester Plant—seeks a MIO Team Lead to provide leadership and direction for the production team, ensuring safe, efficient operation and quality output. You will collaborate across departments to meet plant safety goals, oversee GMP compliance, and drive continuous improvement on the production floor.

Responsibilities include coordinating line operations, supervising quality checks, and communicating performance metrics.

Qualifications

• Leadership and team supervision experience in a production setting.
• Strong commitment to safety, GMP and HACCP practices.
• Ability to communicate clearly and resolve on-floor conflicts.
• Capable of multitasking and meeting production targets on schedule.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support production team to meet safety goals and production schedules.
• Coordinate with Operators, Technicians and staff to ensure efficient operations.
• Review quality, safety and GMP compliance and sign off on applicable records.
• Monitor weight controls, OEE, and yield targets and take corrective actions.
• Spend the majority of time on the floor guiding the team and ensuring coverage.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Safety compliance

Communication

Problem solving

Tools

KHMS

Zarpac navigation

Quality Suites

OEE

Job description

Job Description

Kraft Heinz - Winchester

MIO Team Lead Job Description

Department: MIO

Position Type: Hourly Hourly Wage: $30.70

Function: Operations

_ The statements included in this Position Description reflect, in general, the duties and responsibilities of this position and are not to be interpreted as being all inclusive. The focus should be on the position and not the current incumbent._

SUMMARY: Provide leadership and support to their team in order to ensure efficient production of quality Kraft Heinz products.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

• 1. Work with all departments to meet or surpass the plant’s safety goals.
• 2. Safety – must be on a Safety Team either as a co-leader or participant.
• 3. Ensures compliance with company policies and procedures; must follow all Safety, Good Manufacturing Practices, and Dress Code policies.
• 4. Coordinates on-line operations with Operators, Technicians, other team members, and Support Staff members in order to meet production schedules within operating budgets and to increase outputs.
• 5. Supervise and control entire production process and flow from raw materials/packaging through finished goods.
• 6. Conducts first level Green Room meetings to align with KHMS standards. Prepares information for and attends level 2 meetings. Attends quarterly Coordinator meetings.
• 7. Supervises Quality, Safety, G.M.P. and Housekeeping issues and coordinates solutions. Reviews HACCP checks, verifies hourly Oscar Board completion. In addition, the coordinator also verifies and signs off on all respective CIL and CLM books, flat pouch, Oscar Board and arpac leaker forms.
• 8. Must learn quality data sheets and verify weight control data throughout the shift. Takes appropriate action if weights are out of control limits. Must learn basic Zarpac navigation, Quality Suites, OEE, and/or KHS;
• 9. Completes HOLD process before ending their shift.
• 10. Reviews and submits daily quality reports, production results and explicit detail to help complete the shift G2G. Communicates production, cost and efficiency information to the Team. Communicates any HR, Safety or Quality information, etc.
• 11. Spends 80-100% of time on the floor, arranges for coverage, relieves, and fills in as needed. Evaluates and communicates team and individual performance to develop and build teamwork; Verifies timesheets, is responsible for the team completing their CBTs on time, fully completing the level 1 Boards and covering off with the off-going coordinator 30 minutes prior to the start of their shift.
• 12. Helps resolve conflicts on the floor; perform multiple tasks simultaneously, does what’s best for the business and eliminates unnecessary downtime. Hold team members accountable for their actions and demonstrates positive behaviors of pride, teamwork and integrity.
• 13. Reviews Zarpac/OEE reports and makes corrections if necessary.
• 14. Identifies safety concerns and resolves immediately; knows plant evacuation and spill control procedures.
• 15. Follows up on employee training and ensures that the trainer is following the WI.
• 16. Implements compliance with OEE and yield targets.
• 17. Completes 30, 60 and 90 day reviews on time.
• 18. Performs other operations and quality duties as necessary.
• 19. The coordinator is responsible for their team being compliant on all KHMS forms, flat pouch forms, Oscar Board audits, CIL/CLM binders, Arpac yield forms, defect card policy and the coordinator daily round form.

This position is a leadership role. A team lead must be able to lead in a positive manner when delivering an unpopular decision. A team lead must be able to adapt and implement changes as they come about. A coordinator is an honest, dedicated and dependable leader. A team lead is a driven, goal setting and achieving individual who is up to conquer any challenge that they are presented with.

Proficiencies/ABILITIES: These are key observable/measurable skills, knowledge and behaviors required that contribute to successful performance in the position. (e.g., commit to results, customer focus, etc.).

• 20. Safety Awareness – Being aware of conditions that affect employee safety.
• 21. Quality Orientation – Accomplishing tasks by considering all areas involved, no matter how small; showing concern for all aspects of the job; accurately checking processes and tasks; being watchful over a period of time.
• 22. Adaptability – Maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work tasks or the work environment; adjusting effectively to work within new work structures, processes, requirements, or cultures.
• 23. Teamwork/Collaboration – Working effectively with team/work group or those outside the formal line of authority (e.g., peers, senior managers) to accomplish organizational goals; taking actions that respect the needs and contributions of others; contributing to and accepting the consensus; subordinating own objectives to the objectives of the organization or team.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS: In addition to the capabilities above a good candidate will possess strong organizational skills, ability to multi task, a basic understanding of mechanic parts and how they work.

Physical Considerations:

• 1. Requires frequent walking and extended periods of standing
• 2. Ability to lift up to 65 lbs.
• 3. Ability to climb
• 4. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required (steel-toed shoes, hair and beard nets, bump caps, gloves, eye protection, aprons etc.)
• 5. Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) environment
• 6. Environmental Considerations:
• 7. Non-temperature-controlled environment
• 8. Work-Life Balance Considerations:
• 9. May be requested work occasional overtime (including weekends)
• 10. Schedules are subject to change based on business needs

Other Considerations:

• 1. Must be comfortable working on a tablet/computer
• 2. Good communication skills (verbal and written)
• 3. Must be able to work as both an individual contributor as well as work well as a team member
• 4. Must be able to adapt to a changing environment/schedule

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.

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, Recognition, Training
• Emotional – Employee Assistance Program, Wellbeing Programs, Family Support Programs
• Financial – 401k,Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Disability

Document: HRJD077

Revised: 4/16/2024

Supersedes: 5/15/2020

Location(s)

Winchester Plant

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].