FLA Production Team Lead LWVL bei Heinz

Job Overview

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, Lead Daily Level 1 and attend Level 2 meetings (as required).

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.  Coaches teams on CIL, CLM, 5S, and Oscar systems execution.  Coaches and develops teams by building problem solving skills within the process.

Job Responsibilities and Accountabilities            

• Facilitates the line loss analysis (waste elimination and yield improvement) and line throughput improvement plans. (OEE current/future state).
• Analysis daily and shift line data to identify and prioritize loss elimination opportunities.
• Participates in internal audit program, food safety committee, and sanitary design team.
• Spends time on the floor to gather information on stops, centerlines, and changeovers over the past 24 hours.
• Investigates initial root cause of top stops.
• Begin to develop plan for the day for ownership areas.
• Lead level 1 meetings.
• Attend level 2 meetings.
• Discuss top stops and root cause.  Establish countermeasures in plan for the day.
• Ensure centerline completion and compliance. Create countermeasures on any outages.
• Works with Process Owner, CI Lead and Maintenance Lead to address losses.
• Manage centerline and Quality Daily Management Systems.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by management.
• Comply with all established GMP, Housekeeping guidelines, housekeeping responsibilities, and QRMP operating procedures.
• Assist in the implementation of the QRMP program and acts as trainer.

Overall Skills and Abilities

• Capable of learning intermediate Microsoft excel, Power point, Word, Metrics, and ZPI skills.
• Strong planning/organizational skills and communication skills.
• Understanding of requirements and importance of documentation.
• Can understand and write SOPs, OPLs and CIL’s.
• Project ideation, generation, implementation, and project completion.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment with people of varying skills and backgrounds. 
• Knowledge of safety policies and procedures i.e. (lock-out / tag-out, confined space entry).
• Understanding of requirement and importance of documentation.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs

Attributes Desired

• Knowledge of processing and packaging
• Ability to multi-task.
• Excellent computer skills
• Ability to monitor and report on the workflow of others.
• Attention to detail in daily tasks.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Participation in Company Committees

Safety Responsibility:

• Demonstrate leadership in all plant safety programs and efforts.
• Incorporate safety considerations into the daily activities of the work group.
• May be required to obtain training and perform tasks necessary to comply with various safety and environmental programs, e.g. LOTO, Machine Guarding, etc.

Quality Responsibility:

• Ensure the quality of our products and our workplace by following all procedures and guidelines.
• Comply with all established GMP's, HACCP guidelines, housekeeping responsibilities, and ISO operating procedures.

Productivity Responsibility: 

• Actively participate in team goal setting/implementation to ensure that we are the low cost, high quality producer.
• Strive to maximize the efficiency of the plant/department by developing & implementing continuous improvement initiatives.

Working Conditions:

• Subject to work in all environments of the plant.
• Mandatory Overtime, Weekend, and holiday work is required.

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer–minorities / females /veterans /individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity

Benefits: 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.

Wellbeing: We offer events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire a physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families.

You’ll be able to participate in a variety of benefits and wellbeing programs that may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors, for example:

• 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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Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer that prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require an accommodation to participate in the job application or hiring process should contact [email protected].