About the Role
Job Description
What's on the Menu:
- 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 manufacturing site & 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.
Recipe for Success:
- 10+ 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.
- Ability 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 30% of the time.
- Lead direct reports
Our Total Rewards philosophy is to provide a meaningful and flexible spectrum of programs that equitably support our diverse workforce and their families and complement Kraft Heinz’ strategy and values.
New Hire Base Salary Range:
Bonus: This position is eligible for a performance-based bonus as provided by the plan terms and governing documents.
The compensation offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors
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:
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Physical – Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Screenings/Assessments
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Social – Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Leave of Absence, Flexible Work Arrangements, Recognition, Training
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Emotional – Employee Assistance Program , Wellbeing Programs, Family Support Programs
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Financial – 401k, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Disability
Location(s)
Chicago/Aon Center
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 NAZTAOps@kraftheinz.com.
About Us
Kraft Heinz is a global food company with a delicious heritage. Our emerging and iconic food and beverage brands deliver the best taste, fun, and quality to every table we touch. Worldwide.
We’re on a mission to disrupt not only our own business, but the global food industry. Consumer obsession and unexpected partnerships fuel our progress. As we drive innovation company-wide.
Our people are connected by a culture of ownership, agility and endless curiosity. We believe in being good humans — 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.
