2nd Shift Team Lead

The Kraft Heinz Company • Kendallville, IN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Are you ready to join a team that produces quality products that are a staple in households across the country? Kraft Heinz Kendallville is excited to help you start your career today! Plant Overview: Employing 280 employees across 3 shifts. Purchased in 1934 from Breyer’s Ice Cream and began producing caramel in 1935. Began producing Marshmallows and Marshmallow Crème in 1961 and Marbits (think dehydrated marshmallows found in cereal) in 1979. Kendallville is the sole producer of all our product lines. Community Overview: Kendallville is located about 30 minutes north of Fort Wayne and offers a small-town community. Under the direction of the Process Owner and with the support of management staff, the employee will follow these job descriptions as it relates to the job title. The employee will own results for clean inspect and lube, centerline management system, 5S system, integrity of process data and the Oscar scrap elimination system. This employee will actively participate in annual planning, weekly reviews/PDCA meetings, Daily Level 1 and Level 2 meetings. This employee will assist in development of center line definition and associated standard development. Develop control strategies to enable operators to respond to out-of-control situations. Leads root cause problem solving efforts on key losses in the process. Coach’s teams on CIL, CLM, 5S, and Oscar systems execution. Coaches and develops teams by building critical thinking skills within the process.

Requirements

• Initiative-taking and strong drive for results.
• Lift 50 pounds.
• Able to work in hot/humid conditions as well as areas that may contain starch/dust particles and egg.
• Prolonged periods working on feet and performing repetitive actions that entail frequent bending and stooping.
• Strong planning/organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment with people of varying skills and backgrounds.

Nice To Haves

• Basic knowledge of manufacturing and/or food processing, quality standards, hygiene, work safety, etc. preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own results for clean inspect and lube, centerline management system, 5S system, integrity of process data and the Oscar scrap elimination system.
• Actively participate in annual planning, weekly reviews/PDCA meetings, Daily Level 1 and Level 2 meetings.
• Assist in development of center line definition and associated standard development.
• Develop control strategies to enable operators to respond to out-of-control situations.
• Lead root cause problem solving efforts on key losses in the process.
• Coach teams on CIL, CLM, 5S, and Oscar systems execution.
• Coach and develop teams by building critical thinking skills within the process.

Benefits

• Annual Bonus Program
• 12 Paid Holidays per Year
• Paid vacation – up to 2 weeks in your first year
• Medical with (HRA) Health Reimbursement Account or (HSA) Health Savings Account, Dental, and Vision insurance
• 401k with company match
• Paid Parental Leave
• Discounted YMCA Membership
• Product Purchase Program
• Employee Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed