Plant Manager

Job Description

Key Responsibilities of the Role

• Guides department managers in the development of labor usage strategies to better utilize resources reacting to changes in production demands and deadlines.
• Communicates to management and plant personnel Company changes in Kraft Heinz policies procedures and strategies.
• Oversees the development and implementation of companywide policies and procedures
• Ensures personnel adherence to Kraft Heinz policies safety standards and good manufacturing practices.
• Actively supports all continuous improvement efforts throughout the plant.
• Actively monitors and supports all safety projects and efforts throughout the plant
• Consults with corporate offices and plant management team to develop annual operating budget & ZBB
• Guides management team to ensure plant operates efficiently while meeting or exceeding corporate financial goals.
• Reviews detailed labor standards by cost center to support annual budgeting process.
• Actively work with the Human Resources Department in policy development employee grievances employee development issues and employee motivation.
• Work with Engineering and Maintenance departments to develop strategies to reduce production equipment downtime due to equipment failures.
• Actively works with Continuous Improvement Coordinator Engineering Manager and Maintenance Manager on equipment process flows optimization of plant layouts coordination of shutdowns and startups due to new production lines and equipment installations.
• Oversees Cost Accounting on new products costing developing standards analysis of variances and annual budget process.
• Collaborates with department managers to identify and then recommends process improvements to reduce labor ingredient and packaging materials cost.
• Analyzes plant daily/weekly/monthly spending to keep indirect and fixed cost within standards in order to
• meet/exceed corporate financial goals
• Supports the R&D team in developing of new products processes supports production runs costing of labor and scrap standards for new products.
• Work with department managers and analyze downtime data to develop downtime reduction strategies.
• Analyzes manufacturing variances of ingredient materials and labor usage and works with management team to implement strategies to reduce them.
• Oversees the preparation of operational schedules and manufacturing activities to ensure that production and quality of products meet specifications.
• Identifies and implements continuous improvement initiatives such as labor reduction waste reduction and reduction of indirect cost to contribute to factory objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree is preferred
• Prior plant management experience
• 5 years leadership experience within a manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with and influence across all levels of employees

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:

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 candidates geographic region job-related knowledge skills and experience among other factors

Long-Term Incentive (LTI): In addition to base salary and bonus this role is eligible for additional compensation in the form of equity.

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 Flexible Work Arrangements Recognition Training

• Emotional Employee Assistance Program Wellbeing Programs Family Support Programs

• Financial 401kLife Accidental Death & Dismemberment Disability

Location(s)

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 .