Assistant Materials Planner

Kraft Heinz • Fremont, OH

13d • Onsite

About The Position

The Kraft Heinz Company is hiring an Assistant Materials Planner for its sauces processing facility in Fremont, Ohio. The role supports production operations as part of the Materials and Production Planning department. Candidates should be safety- and quality-oriented, adaptable, comfortable working in a fast-paced team environment, and have strong communication and time-management skills.

This is a first-shift, non-union hourly position, Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Occasional Saturday work may be 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.

Nice To Haves

• Prior supply chain experience.

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 and deliveries support the schedule, and adjust schedules as needed due to material-planning issues.
• Schedule production to assure timely manufacture of finished products and ensure products are 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.
• Disability coverage.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED