Materials & Production Scheduling Manager

Kraft Heinz•Woodstock, IL

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Materials & Production Scheduling Manager leads materials planning, warehouse operations, inventory management, shipping and receiving, and production scheduling support for the Claussen Woodstock facility. The role ensures raw ingredients and packaging materials are available to support production while maintaining accurate inventory, efficient material flow, safe storage practices, and reliable warehouse operations. The manager leads the Warehouse Department and partners with Production, Quality, carriers, vendors, storage locations, plant leadership, and corporate teams. The position oversees materials planning, production scheduling support, warehouse and inventory processes, and the department’s people, performance, and budget. It drives operational excellence through performance monitoring, structured problem solving, process improvement, and capital projects, while supporting applicable company, safety, food-manufacturing, and regulatory requirements. The role participates in plant leadership teams and contributes to long-range facility planning. The work spans office, warehouse, and active food-manufacturing environments, with regular presence in operational areas and appropriate use of required personal protective equipment. Schedule flexibility is needed for plant operating requirements, including occasional off-shift, overtime, or weekend support. The position is based at the Woodstock Plant.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience in supply chain, logistics, warehousing, distribution, or manufacturing operations, including demonstrated people-leadership experience.
Working knowledge of financial and budget management.
Strong organizational, planning, problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and make sound decisions in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Project management experience and demonstrated ability to identify and resolve operational issues.
Knowledge of applicable safety, food-manufacturing, employment, and regulatory requirements.
Ability to work a flexible schedule based on business needs, including occasional off-shift, overtime, or weekend support.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations, Business, or a related field.
SAP experience.
Food-manufacturing experience.
Experience working in a unionized environment.

Responsibilities

Lead materials planning for raw ingredients and packaging materials to support planned production.
Support production scheduling, monitor schedule attainment, and communicate material, inventory, or transportation constraints that could affect production.
Coordinate with vendors, carriers, external storage locations, plant leadership, and corporate partners to maintain continuity of supply.
Oversee receipt, storage, handling, and inventory control of raw materials, packaging supplies, and finished goods.
Lead cycle-counting processes and maintain accurate inventory and working-capital controls.
Ensure timely and accurate SAP transactions, FIFO rotation, and shipping, receiving, inventory, and production records.
Maintain warehouse safety, housekeeping, sanitation, storage, and material-handling standards.
Lead and develop the Warehouse Department, including staffing, training, coaching, performance management, and employee development.
Ensure consistent administration of company policies and required lift-truck training and certification.
Build a safe, accountable, and continuous-improvement-focused team environment.
Establish and monitor department goals and key performance indicators.
Drive structured problem solving, process improvement, and capital projects.
Implement the MSC KHMS pillar to support departmental operational excellence.
Monitor and report KPIs including CFR, OTIF, cycle-count accuracy, schedule attainment, working capital, and other applicable operational measures.
Ensure accurate and timely OMP data submission.
Partner with Quality and Production on applicable product hold and recall procedures and appropriate storage of ingredients and finished goods.
Develop and manage the department budget and maintain appropriate financial controls.
Support compliance with company policies and applicable safety, food-manufacturing, and regulatory requirements.
Participate as a member of plant leadership teams and contribute to long-range facility planning.

Benefits

Performance-based bonus, subject to plan terms and governing documents.
Healthcare coverage for employees and eligible dependents.
Medical and prescription drug plans.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Paid time off.
Company holidays.
Leave of absence.
Flexible work arrangements.
Recognition programs.
Training.
Employee Assistance Program.
Wellbeing programs.
Family support programs.
401(k).
Life insurance.
Accidental Death & Dismemberment coverage.
Disability coverage.
Physical, social, emotional, and financial wellbeing events, resources, and learning opportunities.