Assistant Materials Planner
Kraft Heinz•Fremont, OH
•Onsite
About The Position
The Kraft Heinz Company is hiring an Assistant Materials Planner at its sauces processing facility in Fremont, Ohio. This first-shift, non-union hourly position supports production operations as part of the Materials and Production Planning department. The ideal candidate is safety- and quality-oriented, adaptable, and able to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with occasional Saturdays as needed. The starting pay rate is $27.00 per hour.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent experience.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Microsoft Excel.
- Excellent math and analytical skills.
- Good communication and time-management skills.
- Willingness to work occasional Saturdays when needed.
Nice To Haves
- Prior supply-chain experience is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Perform cycle-counting activities.
- Order materials for the plant and maintain inventory levels.
- Connect with vendors and transportation companies.
- Provide service by leading and resolving supplier issues.
- Coordinate with vendors to ensure supplies or deliveries support the schedule, and adjust schedules due to material-planning issues.
- Schedule production to ensure finished products are manufactured on time and available to the shop as needed.
- Update and communicate setup changes.
- Participate in production planning.
- Ensure compliance with Kraft Heinz Management Systems (KHMS) standards.
- Participate in internal audit programs, including GMP, BOS/Safety, QRMP, and KHMS.
- Investigate the initial root cause of material issues.
- Attend daily directional meetings.
- Drive continuous-improvement projects.
- Perform other duties as assigned by management.
Benefits
- Medical and prescription drug coverage.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- Pet insurance.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Company-paid life insurance.
- Company-paid short-term disability.
- Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) or Health Savings Account (HSA).
- Paid time off and company holidays.
- Leave of absence.
- Recognition and training.
- Wellbeing programs and family support programs.
- 401(k).
- Accidental death and dismemberment coverage.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
