Packaging Lead 1st Shift

Kraft Heinz•Cedar Rapids, IA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Kraft Heinz in Cedar Rapids is seeking a Packaging Lead to coordinate designated areas of the production process and handoffs, including preparation, cooking, and packaging. The role provides guidance, training, and development to department employees and supports quality, safety, production, and operational-system goals. The facility produces frozen soups and macaroni and cheese and operates three shifts. This position is listed for the first shift, 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., at the Cedar Rapids, Iowa facility. The Packaging Lead oversees day-to-day work in the assigned area, coordinates materials and workflow with neighboring departments, and works with team members to maintain a continuous flow of production. The role monitors performance and production measures, supports problem solving and continuous improvement, maintains required documentation, and helps ensure compliance with food safety, quality, and safety procedures. The position may also perform other duties or projects as assigned.

Requirements

Ability to communicate effectively.
Ability to work independently and with others.
Ability and commitment to work safely and follow safety protocols.
Ensure quality products are packaged.
Follow all food safety policies and safety procedures.
Implement Q-RMP standards as defined by the accountability list document.
Demonstrate competence, teamwork, openness in sharing information and knowledge, trustworthiness, respect, and accountability.

Responsibilities

Coordinate with the Continuous Improvement Lead and Maintenance on key focus areas.
Manage team members’ execution of Clean Inspect Lubricate (CIL), Centerline (CL), 5S, basic problem solving, and the Oscar system.
Coach and develop teams, including building problem-solving skills within the process.
Assist teams in developing and implementing CIL, Centerline, and changeover programs.
Escalate production issues and performance gaps.
Progress through the Step Up Card system to continually improve technical skills.
Supervise department subordinates and coordinate work across the area.
Work directly with subordinates to minimize mistakes and maintain continuous production flow.
Coordinate materials and workflow transitions with surrounding department leads and supervisors.
Address concerns with peripheral departments, including Safety, Quality, and Maintenance.
Assign work tasks to individuals in the assigned area.
Ensure IQS documentation is entered accurately and on time.
Verify that subordinates follow quality practices and required safe-work practices, including PPE and JSA requirements.
Prepare data for DDS meetings and lead or attend those meetings.
Manage the team to meet Right the First Time objectives and daily scrap goals.
Monitor run rates to ensure Run to Target goals are met.
Execute operational systems, including OSCAR, DDS, CL, and CIL.
Track safety-training issues within the department.
Ensure materials are available, employees are on task, and break schedules are followed.
Educate and train employees on machinery and job functions in the department.
Receive complaints and forward concerns to the supervisor.
Maintain production documentation and IQS inputs for the area of responsibility.
Support the supervisor with documenting corrective-action procedures.
Lead start- and end-of-shift performance activities.
Coach, motivate, and enable the team; maintain team organization and document management.
Assist supervisors in analyzing employee performance.
Coordinate employee cross-training with the Production Clerk.
Participate in root-cause problem-solving for chronic process losses.
Monitor KPI performance and trends to identify leading losses.
Monitor waste streams and execute waste-reduction goals.
Participate in the annual QRMP audit and assist with developing procedures and corrective actions.
Be accountable for the QRMP system and operational standards in the factory accountability list to achieve targeted RCR.
Perform other duties or projects as assigned.