Process Owner

About the role

Kraft Heinz is looking for a Process Owner for its 6 October factory. The role owns results for safety, right the first time, compliance to plan, sanitation, labor cost, throughput, yield, operating systems health, hard asset improvement and team improvement. It covers the day-to-day manufacturing needs of an assigned area and includes leading meetings, coaching the team and driving continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities

• Take part in annual planning, weekly PDCA meetings, DDS meetings and daily level 2 meetings, and lead level 2, PDCA and production meetings
• Coach and develop direct reports, spend floor time gathering information on operating system health and provide leadership for operational improvements
• Own the day-to-day manufacturing needs of the assigned area and ensure employee coverage every shift
• Deliver safety, quality, productivity, efficiency, customer service, cost and employee engagement objectives
• Develop and promote safety programs and safe work practices through plant safety team programs
• Lead the implementation of the QRMP (Quality Risk Management Process) standard and assist in its implementation
• Support continuous improvement, cross-functional initiatives and plant optimization, including maintenance planning and coordination of cleaning activities and period checks
• Mentor the CI Lead and Maintenance Lead, and take leadership in organizational change and accountability
• Follow GMP, HACCP and QRMP procedures, explain deviations, complete paperwork and maintain accurate payroll documentation
• Work overtime as vital and be flexible to cover shifts across all shifts

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred (Engineering, Food Science)
• Leadership abilities, positive attitude and strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Planning and organizational skills, ability to work well in a team and with all associates
• Ability to learn intermediate Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Metrics and ZPI
• Understanding of plant document control and record control procedures, and of WIs, SOPs and OPLs