All posting locations: Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Job Function: 06 - Manufacturing
Date Published: 22-Apr-2024
Ref #: R-81750
Description & Requirements
Primary responsibilities will be:
Lead technical and supply chain readiness to support commercialization activity by applying tools that prepare the supply chain and manufacturing facilities for successful start- ups.
Optimize growth, capacity, supply continuity and cost out initiatives (including manufacturing asset optimization)
Provide updates to leadership, platform leads, project team and vendors as needed on key initiatives, including progress against goals, cost management, next steps and needs from sponsors to alleviate roadblocks.
Be the liaison between the business team and the co-manufacturer.
Support business and manufacturing systems initiatives as needed.
Lead continuous improvement of the commercialization process through collaboration with key partners and best practice sharing.
Manage and develop growth and innovation pipeline requests, in partnership with marketing and sales, to ensure the proper financial and capability hurdles are accurately met.
Pilot the manufacturing element of commercialization as it relates to NPDs and cost out changes, while providing cross functional support to the agile pods and platform teams.
Be the conduit between the 3rd party vendors and KHC driving NPDs at a co-manufacturing site.
Provide input and solutions in commercialization meetings as they relate to manufacturing solutions.
Support the Supply Chain Commercialization team during project prioritization to align on MOQs for materials and production to mitigate Supply Chain Losses.
Partner with EM Quality and to ensure that any NPDs targeted are compliant.
The ideal candidate will have:
8+ years of related experience in manufacturing, business development or HQ business team experience
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Operations Management, Food Science, Chemistry, or other related fields
Possess experience working in a consumer food company; startup experience preferred.
Minimum 2 years in Plant Manufacturing preferred
Experience with basic Marketing/Finance principles
Eager to build new procedures and processes from scratch.
Proven problem solving skills with a proactive mentality.
Strong negotiation, presentation, communication (written/verbal) and relationship building skills.
Abilty to translate business expectations into supply chain solutions.
Possess strong planning, project management, and execution skills.
Experience working cross functionally in a matrixed environment, both regionally and globally.
Be agile, adaptable, flexible and thrive in a multifaceted and changing culture environment.
Possess strong digital literacy including a high level of proficiency in MS Office, specifically Excel, amongst others.
Ability to travel at least 50% of the time.
About Us
Kraft Heinz is a global food company with a delicious heritage. With iconic and emerging food and beverage brands around the world, we deliver the best taste, fun and quality to every meal table we touch. We’re on a mission to disrupt not only our own business, but the global food industry. A consumer obsession and unexpected partnerships fuel our progress as we drive innovation across every part of our company.
Around the world, our people are connected by a culture of ownership, agility and endless curiosity. We also believe in being good humans, who are working to improve our company, communities, and planet. We’re proud of where we’ve been – and even more thrilled about where we’re headed – as we nourish the world and lead the future of food.
Why Us
We grow our people to grow our business. We champion great people who bring ambition, curiosity, and high performance to the table as the guardians of our beloved and nostalgic brands. Good isn't good enough. We choose greatness every day by challenging the ordinary and making bold decisions. All while celebrating our wins - and our failures – as we work together to lead the future of food.
Challenging the status quo takes talent. We invest in your purpose and potential by developing skills and nurturing strengths that leave a legacy on our business and a lasting impact on your career. Because great people make great companies, and we’re growing something great here at Kraft Heinz.
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 NATAI@kraftheinz.com.