Complex Manager- 2nd shift at Kraft Heinz in Champaign, IL

The Complex Manager assists with the supervision of the planning, organizing, and directing of production activities and employee placement/training/development to cost effectively produce a high-quality finished product. Responsible for coordinating all activities within assigned area of the plant, including manage multiple Production Supervisors. Will be responsible for all financial, safety, quality, and regulatory matters in assigned area of the plant. The incumbent will ensure all food preparation and packaging is compliant to the guidelines of Good Manufacturing Practices, Food Safety regulations and Kraft Heinz Management System (KHMS).

Responsibilities:

• Lead and be a role model for KHMS through daily performance meeting structure, leader standard work, and corrective and preventative actions establish by problem solving tools (RCA).

• Adhere to Kraft Heinz quality standards to ensure product quality and Food Safety by following Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s), standard operating procedures (SOP’s) and Kraft Heinz specifications.

• Deliver costs and variances regarding productivity, short and long-range planning, labor scheduling, product scheduling, raw materials, packaging supplies, product weights, sanitation and housekeeping for area of responsibility.

• Organize and facilitate production line activities to ensure conformance to establish requirements regarding safety, quality, employee-relations, productivity, and cost.

• Work with Product Development, Suppliers, Engineering, Quality, and factory employees in finding innovative ways to improve the safety, quality and productivity of our products.

• Support Employee involvement in Safety, Problem Solving, Project Planning, Vendor and Customer Relations, fostering a team atmosphere.

• Monitor and update as needed, all area practices and policies and ensure compliance.

• Work with Demand and Supply group in weekly scheduling of the Packaging and Processing Areas to optimize efficiency.

• Prepare, distribute, and follow-up with regard to all established records, reports and/or forms.

• Ensure strong, effective communication across functions and with employees, vendors, and government regulators.

• Monitor productivity data and help develop corrective action plans necessary to achieve short- and long-term improvements.

• Implement safety measures for accident prevention through monthly area safety meetings and collaborating with salaried Supervisors to ensure hourly employee compliance.

• Report on safety and quality defects to help determine necessary corrective actions and eliminate repetitive failures.

• Manage operations to achieve daily efficiencies in keeping with established standards.

• Manage budget of assigned area, in accordance with annual action plan.

• Communicates company policies, goals, and enforces policies and safety regulations for all employees.

• Partner with business leaders on implementation of process improvement (Six Sigma / Lean/ Kraft Heinz Management System (KHMS), including leading change initiatives, planning, and facilitation.

• Oversee development of high performing work teams within department through coaching, training and engaging team members through effective cascading of goals, visual performance boards and ongoing communications of factory changes and performance. Embrace the HGPS principles necessary to accomplish these objectives and support change management to develop the culture of continuous improvement and engagement.

• Assist with the supervision of the Production staff including performance management and employee development, etc.

• Deliver and understand sanitation procedures and performance to deliver product quality and food safety requirements.

• Other duties as assigned by plant leadership team.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Food Technology, or related field, or equivalent related experience.

• Minimum of 3 years of supervisory and managerial experience (preferably in a food-manufacturing environment).

• Understanding of manufacturing processes, production line and equipment.

• In-depth knowledge of State and Federal rules/regulations such as EEO, OSHA, FDA, USDA.

• Must have a good understanding of manufacturing procedures and practices.

• Experience with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement techniques.

• Exposure to food processing systems including high speed production lines.