Team Lead

Kraft HeinzSpringfield, MO
Onsite

About The Position

The Kraft Heinz Company is currently seeking a Team Leader to work at our facility in Springfield, MO. The Team Leader is primarily responsible for developing equipment and system ownership. Ensure excellent system execution, continuous loss elimination, and delivery of all key business results. Other duties include, but are not limited to:

Requirements

  • Basic math, reading and communication skills
  • Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
  • Good oral and written communication skills are a must for this position.
  • Typing skills and ability to manipulate data using spreadsheets.
  • Must be self-managing or have a history of being a self-starter.
  • Perform all other duties as assigned by leadership team.

Responsibilities

  • Understand and apply KHMS (Kraft Heinz Management System) practices such as 5S, centerline management, shift hand-offs, operational standard ownership/support, problem solving, etc.
  • Attend daily performance board meetings.
  • Ensure line staffing needs are met
  • Improve the capability of your people
  • Ensure the team is safe. Must report and/or correct unsafe acts or conditions as well as perform work safely, including following GMP and PPE guidelines.
  • Ensure all safety procedures are followed
  • Ensure that the finished product is produced at the correct quality in a sustainable manner
  • Drive Continuous Improvement of systems and results
  • Accountable for the Safety, Health and Environmental systems and operational standards to ensure compliance as is outlined in our policies/procedures and processes.
  • Assess past performance vs. Compelling Business Need (CBN), identify priority losses for the year and create action plans to deliver the CBN.
  • Coach Equipment Owners (EOs) on the floor to enable their ability to achieve individual goals.
  • Drive Plan, Do Check, Act (PDCA) improvement cycles for business results and capability growth.
  • Implement standard Daily Direction Setting (DDS) cycle.
  • Coach organization on importance of adherence to standards.
  • Coach all levels of the organization on critical Daily Management Systems (DMSs) (hands on, actual usage).
  • Implement and coach Safety & Quality Fundamentals.
  • Review incident investigations and ensure the actions to prevent reoccurrence.
  • Support supply chain loss analysis/elimination.
  • Solve process instability problems.
  • Coach necessity and use of Loss to Zero (L2Z).
  • Drive cultural change by leading the organization renewal cycle.
  • Identify Skill gaps in organization - address using task-based training approach.
  • Coach use of Standard Work (SW) to eliminate non-value added (NVA) work, coach link to effort reduction.

Benefits

  • 3 Medical Plan options
  • 3 Dental Plan options
  • Vision Plan option
  • 401k with matching contributions
  • Company Paid Life Insurance Policy
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Short-Term & Long-Term Disability plans
  • Wellbeing Program
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • pet insurance
  • Vacation and paid holidays starting from date of hire
  • Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare, protection, and saving for the future, we offer plans tailored to meet you and your family’s needs.
  • Coverage for benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.
  • Events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire a physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families.
  • Physical - Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Screenings/Assessments
  • Social - Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Leave of Absence, Recognition, Training
  • Emotional – Employee Assistance Program , Wellbeing Programs, Family Support Programs
  • Financial – 401k, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Disability
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