Job Description
Process Owner
Under the direction of the Operations Manager and with the support of management staff, the employee will own results for safety, compliance to plan, sanitation, labor cost, throughput, yield, operating systems health, hard asset improvement and team improvement. The employee will actively participate in annual planning, weekly PDCA meetings, DDS meetings and daily level 2 meetings. Coaches and develops their team by serving as leadership coach and resource. Spends floor time gathering information on operating system health information.
Primary Responsibilities:
1. Provides management and leadership to deliver business results and operational improvements.
2. Responsible for the day-to-day manufacturing needs for their assigned area.
3. Achieve safety, quality, productivity, efficiency, customer service, cost and employee engagement objectives through both individual and team contributions.
4. Provides direction, leadership, development and support to direct reports through empowerment, teamwork, on-the-job assignments, and continuous improvement projects and initiatives.
5. Develops, implements and promotes safety programs and safe work practices through involvement in plant safety team programs and initiatives.
6. Promotes sound employee and labor relations within the department by developing and maintaining an effective organization with qualified personnel.
7. Develops, promotes and supports continuous improvement and other cross-functional initiatives.
8. Owns and leads the implementation of the QRMP (Quality Risk Management Process) standard as outlined in the plant accountability list.
9. Participates in team goal setting/implementation to ensure we are a low-cost high-quality producer.
10. Strives to maximize the efficiency of the plant/department by submitting and implementing process improvements.
11. Ensures the quality of our products and our workplace by following all procedures and guidelines.
12. Complies with all established GMP, HACCP guidelines, housekeeping responsibilities and QRMP operating procedures.
13. Assists in the implementation of the QRMP program.
14. Actively participates in team safety efforts to achieve/exceed plant goals.
15. Leads areas of change management and accountability.
16. Mentors CI Lead and Maintenance Lead to identify improvements and apply problem-solving techniques.
17. Conducts annual plans for process improvement.
18. Participates in maintenance planning.
19. Coordinates cleaning activities within the department and conducts checks as needed, involved in plant optimization, and provides explanations of all deviations in procedures and line process checks.
20. Maintains knowledge on completing appropriate paperwork for all areas and conducting respective inventories.
21. Maintains correct and accurate documentation for the payroll system.
22. Coordinates period cleaning programs and monthly checks.
23. Coaches and develops direct reports, ensures employee coverage daily with each shift, and leads level 2 meetings, PDCA meetings and production meetings.
24. Flexibility to adjust to shifts to work with employees from all shifts as required.
25. Works overtime as necessary and performs other related duties as assigned.
Education & Experience:
1. High School Diploma/GED required.
2. Associates or Bachelor’s Degree in related field preferred.
Other Requirements:
1. Ensure all safety and quality guidelines are being followed.
2. Maintain legible, neat and accurate records and reports.
3. Must have leadership abilities, positive attitude, strong interpersonal and communication skills.
4. Must understand the plant document control procedure.
5. Must have an understanding of the plant record control procedure.
6. Must be able to demonstrate planning/organizational skills and behavior which will contribute to the overall team effectiveness.
7. Must be able to work well within a team environment as well as work effectively with all associates.
8. Capable of learning intermediate Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Matrics, and ZPI skills.
9. Strong planning/organizational skills and communication skills.
10. Understanding of requirements and importance of documentation.
11. Can understand and write WIs, SOPs, OPLs.
About Us:
* Free staff parking.
* Regular staff get-togethers.
* Pay for Performance – industry leading variable compensation offerings tied to company and individual performance on top of a competitive base salary package.
* Parental Leave – paid time off for both primary AND secondary caregivers.
* Leave Options – Purchased leave, volunteer leave and LiveWell leave programs to give you even more flexibility to plan your life and spend time on causes that matter.
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Location(s)
King Street
Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes.
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