at The Kraft Heinz Foods Company in Woodstock, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Job Description
TheProduction Supervisoris a member of the plant leadership team and plays a key role in providing management and leadership to deliver business results and operational improvements. The Production Supervisor is responsible for the day-to-day manufacturing operations for an assigned area and shift.
Primary Responsibilities
This role has responsibility to achieve productivity, efficiency, customer service, cost, quality, safety and employee engagement objectives through both individual and team contributions. Provides direction, leadership, development and support to direct reports through empowerment, teamwork, on-the-job assignments and continuous improvement projects and initiatives. Develops, implements and promotes safety programs and safe work practices through involvement in plant safety teams, programs and initiatives. Promotes sound employee & labor relations within the department by developing and maintaining an effective organization with qualified personnel. Develops, promotes, and supports continuous improvement and other cross-functional initiatives.
Qualifications
BA/BS Degree in Business, Food Science, Engineering or related field is preferred
Previous experience in a manufacturing environment is required
Ability to lead, motivate and mentor large teams of hourly associates is required
Strong communication and leadership skills
Strong analytical/critical thinking
Strong accountability, consistency and follow-through skills
Ability to work effectively with a wide array of plant personnel ranging from hourly employees to senior managementLocation(s)Woodstock 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 .
It is the continuing policy of The Kraft Heinz Company to afford full equal employment opportunity to qualified employees and applicants, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental handicaps, military or veteran status, sexual preference, or any other protected condition or characteristic in conformity with all applicable federal, state, provincial and local laws and regulations.
Final candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without Company sponsorship. Exceptions requesting work visa sponsorship will be reviewed on a case to case basis.
