Senior Manager, Supply Chain Development

The Kraft Heinz Company•Chicago, IL

5d•$120,800 - $151,000•Onsite

About The Position

This Senior Manager role in Supply Chain Development is focused on end-to-end delivery and execution of Heinz innovation, capacity, growth, cost savings and supply continuity projects. Lead technical and supply chain readiness to support commercialization activity using tools that prepare the supply chain and manufacturing facilities for successful start- ups for growth, capacity, supply continuity and cost out initiatives Support the SCL team during project scoping to align on MOQs for materials and production and support the launch of NPDs post launch to mitigate SCL. Lead all communications relative to identifying risks and provide solutions to capacity constraint assets – focused on productivity and NPD initiatives. Provide input and solutions in commercialization meetings as they relate to manufacturing solutions. Scope major manufacturing cost improvement initiatives through cross functional collaboration and provide timely updates to senior leaders. Scope network capacity and E2E loss analysis with business partners. Ensure appropriate capacity for new business initiatives and growth plans across product life cycle. Develop and recommend alternatives as needed. Develop capital business cases in conjunction with finance and project teams to support business growth initiatives and lead capital associated with developing such capability. Identify impact across the supply chain with regard to cost of goods sold e.g. route to market, capacity utilization, inventory, manufacturing efficiency, quality, safety. Manage and deliver assigned financial targets, to include the delivery of capital projects, trial activity and start-up expenses while leading resource & funding prioritization. Drive development of COGS, ensure alignment between category team and operations. Participate in various stakeholder governance forums (i.e. Stage gate/Leadership teams) Partner with the Business Units/ Manufacturing/ Supply Chain/ Engineering to develop a 5-year strategic capacity plan. Create innovative solutions to address GAPs/ Constraints. Manage and develop with the collaboration of marketing/sales the growth and innovation pipeline requests ensuring that proper financial and capability hurdles are properly met. Partner with EM Quality and to ensure that any NPDs targeted to be produced at co-manufacturers are compliant with KHC golden rule requirements. Provide updates to senior leadership, project sponsors and stakeholders as needed on key initiatives, including progress against deliverables, cost management, next steps and needs from sponsors to alleviate hurdles. Escalate concerns and issues, report project fact base, define options/trade-offs, and provide team recommendation.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Operations Management, Food Science, Chemistry, or another related field
Minimum of 5 years combined experience in manufacturing, supply chain development or HQ business team experience.
Minimum 3 years’ experience in Project Management for Consumer Products
Minimum 3 years’ experience in Basic Marketing/Finance Principles
Strategic capabilities/business acumen
Drive for results
Customer Focus
Building and strengthening relationships
Managing through ambiguity
Strong Communication-Written and Presentation

Nice To Haves

Minimum 1 year of Plant Manufacturing experience

Responsibilities

Lead technical and supply chain readiness to support commercialization activity using tools that prepare the supply chain and manufacturing facilities for successful start- ups for growth, capacity, supply continuity and cost out initiatives
Support the SCL team during project scoping to align on MOQs for materials and production and support the launch of NPDs post launch to mitigate SCL.
Lead all communications relative to identifying risks and provide solutions to capacity constraint assets – focused on productivity and NPD initiatives.
Provide input and solutions in commercialization meetings as they relate to manufacturing solutions.
Scope major manufacturing cost improvement initiatives through cross functional collaboration and provide timely updates to senior leaders.
Scope network capacity and E2E loss analysis with business partners.
Ensure appropriate capacity for new business initiatives and growth plans across product life cycle.
Develop and recommend alternatives as needed.
Develop capital business cases in conjunction with finance and project teams to support business growth initiatives and lead capital associated with developing such capability.
Identify impact across the supply chain with regard to cost of goods sold e.g. route to market, capacity utilization, inventory, manufacturing efficiency, quality, safety.
Manage and deliver assigned financial targets, to include the delivery of capital projects, trial activity and start-up expenses while leading resource & funding prioritization.
Drive development of COGS, ensure alignment between category team and operations.
Participate in various stakeholder governance forums (i.e. Stage gate/Leadership teams)
Partner with the Business Units/ Manufacturing/ Supply Chain/ Engineering to develop a 5-year strategic capacity plan.
Create innovative solutions to address GAPs/ Constraints.
Manage and develop with the collaboration of marketing/sales the growth and innovation pipeline requests ensuring that proper financial and capability hurdles are properly met.
Partner with EM Quality and to ensure that any NPDs targeted to be produced at co-manufacturers are compliant with KHC golden rule requirements.
Provide updates to senior leadership, project sponsors and stakeholders as needed on key initiatives, including progress against deliverables, cost management, next steps and needs from sponsors to alleviate hurdles.
Escalate concerns and issues, report project fact base, define options/trade-offs, and provide team recommendation.