2nd Shift Production Team Lead

Production Team Lead

Kendallville Plant

Are you ready to join a team that produces quality products that are a staple in households across the country Kraft Heinz Kendallville is excited to help you start your career today!

Plant Overview:

• Non-union plant employing 280 employees across 3 shifts.
• Purchased in 1934 from Breyers Ice Cream and began producing caramel in 1935.
• Began producing Marshmallows and Marshmallow Crme in 1961 and Marbits (think dehydrated marshmallows found in cereal) in 1979.
• Kendallville is the sole producer of all our product lines.

Community Overview:

• Kendallville is located about 30 minutes north of Fort Wayne and offers a small-town community.

Under the direction of the Process Owner and with the support of management staff the employee will follow these job descriptions as it relates to the job title. The employee will own results for clean inspect and lube centerline management system 5S system integrity of process data and the Oscar scrap elimination system. This employee will actively participate in annual planning weekly reviews/PDCA meetings Daily Level 1 and Level 2 meetings.

This employee will assist in development of center line definition and associated standard development. Develop control strategies to enable operators to respond to out-of-control situations. Leads root cause problem solving efforts on key losses in the process. Coachs teams on CIL CLM 5S and Oscar systems execution. Coaches and develops teams by building critical thinking skills within the process.

Qualifications:

• Initiative-taking and strong drive for results.
• Lift 50 pounds.
• Able to work in hot/humid conditions as well as areas that may contain starch/dust particles and egg.
• Basic knowledge of manufacturing and/or food processing quality standards hygiene work safety etc. preferred.
• Prolonged periods working on feet and performing repetitive actions that entail frequent bending and stooping.
• Strong planning/organizational and communication skills. Ability to work effectively in a team environment with people of varying skills and backgrounds.

Benefits & Compensation Overview:

• Starting Pay: $29.75/hour
• Annual Bonus Program
• 12 Paid Holidays per Year
• Paid vacation up to 2 weeks in your first year
• Medical with (HRA) Health Reimbursement Account or (HSA) Health Savings Account Dental and Vision insurance
• 401k with company match
• Additional benefits: Paid Parental Leave Discounted YMCA Membership Product Purchase Program Employee Assistance Program

Work Schedule:

• 2nd (M-F 2:00pm 11:00pm)
• Daily/Weekly overtime possible

Kraft Heinz Foods Company is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and inclusion in our workforce. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability genetic information veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Kraft Heinz Foods Company is dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations and adjustments to individuals with disabilities to enable them to participate in the application process and perform the essential functions of the job. If you require an accommodation or adjustment please contact us to discuss your needs.

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 familys 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.

Youll 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 401kLife Accidental Death & Dismemberment Disability

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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 .