2nd Shift Team Lead

Kraft HeinzKendallville, IN
Onsite

About The Position

The Kraft Heinz Kendallville plant is seeking a 2nd Shift Team Lead to join their production team. This role involves overseeing specific operational areas, including clean inspect and lube, centerline management system, 5S system, integrity of process data, and the Oscar scrap elimination system. The employee will actively participate in annual planning, weekly reviews, PDCA meetings, and Daily Level 1 and Level 2 meetings. Responsibilities include assisting in the development of centerline definitions and standards, developing control strategies for out-of-control situations, leading root cause problem-solving efforts, and coaching teams on system execution and critical thinking skills.

Requirements

  • Initiative-taking and strong drive for results.
  • Lift 50 pounds.
  • Able to work in hot/humid conditions as well as areas that may contain starch/dust particles and egg.
  • Prolonged periods working on feet and performing repetitive actions that entail frequent bending and stooping.
  • Strong planning/organizational and communication skills.
  • Ability to work effectively in a team environment with people of varying skills and backgrounds.

Nice To Haves

  • Basic knowledge of manufacturing and/or food processing, quality standards, hygiene, work safety, etc. preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Own results for clean inspect and lube, centerline management system, 5S system, integrity of process data and the Oscar scrap elimination system.
  • Actively participate in annual planning, weekly reviews/PDCA meetings, Daily Level 1 and Level 2 meetings.
  • Assist in development of center line definition and associated standard development.
  • Develop control strategies to enable operators to respond to out-of-control situations.
  • Lead root cause problem solving efforts on key losses in the process.
  • Coach teams on CIL, CLM, 5S, and Oscar systems execution.
  • Coach and develop teams by building critical thinking skills within the process.

Benefits

  • Annual Bonus Program
  • 12 Paid Holidays per Year
  • Paid vacation – up to 2 weeks in your first year
  • Medical with (HRA) Health Reimbursement Account or (HSA) Health Savings Account, Dental, and Vision insurance
  • 401k with company match
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Discounted YMCA Membership
  • Product Purchase Program
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Coverage for benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.
  • Events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire a physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families.
  • Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Screenings/Assessments
  • Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Leave of Absence, Recognition, Training
  • Employee Assistance Program, Wellbeing Programs, Family Support Programs
  • 401k, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Disability
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