at The Kraft Heinz Foods Company in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Job Description
Job Purpose
The Head of KHMS, (Kraft Heinz Management Systems) Production, and Maintenance, will develop a multi-year strategy to create a new standard way of working in the factories. This role is responsible for the implementation of continuous improvement methodology across the US network of factories and drives the compliance of its maturity level.
Essential Functions & Responsibilities
Create, deploy, and enhance KHMS strategies and initiatives.
Run the KHMS Business Cycle (Deployment, Training, coaching, and auditing)
Execute the strategic direction for continuous improvement across North America factories.
Lead the content review annual cycle.
Develop and implement ORM strategies that align with corporate objectives to reduce and mitigate operational risk .
Create new policies and procedures as necessary.
Measure and report the scores and Key indicators.
Connect the KHMS tools with the Digital Transformation Agenda.
Stakeholders' engagement. Be able to influence the BU and Plants for high process adherence.
Expected Experience & Required Skills
Bachelor's Degree is required; Engineering or another related field technical field is preferred.
Ten years management experience is required.
Five years of manufacturing leadership experience is required.
Experience leading cross functional initiatives across multiple plants / businesses.
Demonstrated ability to implement operational effectiveness programs.
Experience in both union and non-union environments - preferred.
Experience implementing improvement strategies across multiple plants / businesses - preferred.Location(s)Chicago/Aon Center
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 NATAI@kraftheinz.com .
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.
