Plant Manager

The Kraft Heinz Company • Mason, OH

10d • $164,200 - $205,200 • Onsite

About The Position

The Plant Manager will coordinate and direct all of the major plant functions, maintain good employee relations and meet all ZBB budgetary objects. Responsible for the execution of all manufacturing operations including Product, Planning, Quality Assurance, Sanitation, Maintenance, Purchasing, Safety, Shipping, Receiving and Materials Controls, all in conformance with Kraft Heinz policies and all applicable regulatory and legal requirements. Responsible for coordination and communication of the operations forecast, including the identification of key financial operating risks and potential offsets. Support all strategic efforts to generate new sales and maintain the existing customer base.
Guides department managers in the development of labor usage strategies to better utilize resources, reacting to changes in production demands and deadlines.
Communicates to management and plant personnel Company changes in Kraft Heinz policies, procedures, and strategies.
Oversees the development and implementation of companywide policies and procedures
Ensures personnel adherence to Kraft Heinz policies, safety standards, and good manufacturing practices.
Actively supports all continuous improvement efforts throughout the plant.
Actively monitors and supports all safety projects and efforts throughout the plant
Consults with corporate offices and plant management team to develop annual operating budget & ZBB
Guides management team to ensure plant operates efficiently while meeting or exceeding corporate financial goals.
Reviews detailed labor standards by cost center to support annual budgeting process.
Actively work with the Human Resources Department in policy development, employee grievances, employee development issues, and employee motivation.
Work with Engineering and Maintenance departments to develop strategies to reduce production equipment downtime due to equipment failures.
Actively works with the Continuous Improvement Coordinator, Engineering Manager, and Maintenance Manager on equipment process flows, optimization of plant layouts, coordination of shutdowns, and startups due to new production lines and equipment installations.
Oversees Cost Accounting on new products costing, developing standards, analysis of variances, and annual budget process.
Collaborates with department managers to identify and then recommends process improvements to reduce labor, ingredient, and packaging materials cost.
Analyzes plant daily/weekly/monthly spending to keep indirect and fixed cost within standards in order to
meet/exceed corporate financial goals
Supports the R&D team in developing of new products processes, supports production runs, costing of labor, and scrap standards for new products.
Work with department managers and analyze downtime data to develop downtime reduction strategies.
Analyzes manufacturing variances of ingredient, materials, and labor usage and works with management team to implement strategies to reduce them.
Oversees the preparation of operational schedules and manufacturing activities to ensure that production and quality of products meet specifications.
Identifies and implements continuous improvement initiatives such as labor reduction, waste reduction, and reduction of indirect cost to contribute to factory objectives.

Requirements

• 5+ years leadership experience within a manufacturing environment required
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with and influence across all levels of employees

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree is preferred
• Prior plant management experience highly preferred

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and direct all of the major plant functions.
• Maintain good employee relations.
• Meet all ZBB budgetary objects.
• Execute all manufacturing operations including Product, Planning, Quality Assurance, Sanitation, Maintenance, Purchasing, Safety, Shipping, Receiving and Materials Controls, in conformance with Kraft Heinz policies and all applicable regulatory and legal requirements.
• Coordinate and communicate the operations forecast, including the identification of key financial operating risks and potential offsets.
• Support all strategic efforts to generate new sales and maintain the existing customer base.
• Guide department managers in the development of labor usage strategies to better utilize resources, reacting to changes in production demands and deadlines.
• Communicate to management and plant personnel Company changes in Kraft Heinz policies, procedures, and strategies.
• Oversee the development and implementation of companywide policies and procedures.
• Ensure personnel adherence to Kraft Heinz policies, safety standards, and good manufacturing practices.
• Actively support all continuous improvement efforts throughout the plant.
• Actively monitor and support all safety projects and efforts throughout the plant.
• Consult with corporate offices and plant management team to develop annual operating budget & ZBB.
• Guide management team to ensure plant operates efficiently while meeting or exceeding corporate financial goals.
• Review detailed labor standards by cost center to support annual budgeting process.
• Actively work with the Human Resources Department in policy development, employee grievances, employee development issues, and employee motivation.
• Work with Engineering and Maintenance departments to develop strategies to reduce production equipment downtime due to equipment failures.
• Actively work with the Continuous Improvement Coordinator, Engineering Manager, and Maintenance Manager on equipment process flows, optimization of plant layouts, coordination of shutdowns, and startups due to new production lines and equipment installations.
• Oversee Cost Accounting on new products costing, developing standards, analysis of variances, and annual budget process.
• Collaborate with department managers to identify and recommend process improvements to reduce labor, ingredient, and packaging materials cost.
• Analyze plant daily/weekly/monthly spending to keep indirect and fixed cost within standards in order to meet/exceed corporate financial goals.
• Support the R&D team in developing of new products processes, supports production runs, costing of labor, and scrap standards for new products.
• Work with department managers and analyze downtime data to develop downtime reduction strategies.
• Analyze manufacturing variances of ingredient, materials, and labor usage and work with management team to implement strategies to reduce them.
• Oversee the preparation of operational schedules and manufacturing activities to ensure that production and quality of products meet specifications.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives such as labor reduction, waste reduction, and reduction of indirect cost to contribute to factory objectives.

Benefits

• Coverage for benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.
• Physical - Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Screenings/Assessments
• Social - Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Leave of Absence, Flexible Work Arrangements, Recognition, Training
• Emotional – Employee Assistance Program , Wellbeing Programs, Family Support Programs
• Financial – 401k, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Disability

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager