Distribution Supervisor – Multiple Shifts

  • All Posting Locations: Champaign, IL, US
  • Job Functions: Manufacturing
  • Date Published: April 10, 2025
  • Ref#: R-91990

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About the Role

Job Description

The Distribution Supervisor is responsible for ensuring daily efficient, accurate, and timely warehouse Operations. These operations include worker's safety, receiving, storage, order picking, shipping, inventory management, and warehouse facility management. The Materials Supervisor works under the parameters as defined by precedent, safety, quality, cost, and time constraints. The incumbent is expected to lead and direct associates in warehouse procedures.

Key Responsibilities of the Role

  • Lead materials improvement that relate to the overall cost savings plan for Kraft Heinz Champaign
  • Drive plant related productivity and improvements relating to productivity
  • Participate in the QRMP yearly audit and assist in the development of procedures and corrective
  • Lead the implementation of the QRMP (Quality Risk Management Process) system and operational standards as outlined in the plant accountability list in order to achieve targeted RCR. Assist in the overall efficiency of the operation of the plant by monitoring inventories.
  • Monitor operations to ensure inventory is properly handled in loading and unloading.
  • Partner with business leaders on implementation of process improvement (Six Sigma/Lean/Heinz Global Performance System (HGPS)), including leading change initiatives, planning, and comply with all applicable Environmental, Health and Safety regulatory requirements and Kraft Heinz Global Operational Risk Management (ORM) policies/procedures
  • Promote a performance-based culture that encourages continuous improvement and leverage Environmental, Health and Safety management excellence.
  • Other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications

  • Bachelor degree in Business Management or a Management related field preferred
  • Minimum of 5 years working experience in warehouse and shipping functions in a manufacturing
  • Knowledge of GMP and safe work practices
  • MRP experience preferred
  • SAP experience is preferred
  • Knowledge in using MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
  • Six Sigma Blackbelt experience desired
  • Detailed and meticulous with good organizational skills
  • Demonstrated ability to meet or exceed deadlines
  • Demonstrated ability to delegate and follow through
  • Excellent time and management skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Self-motivated with excellent problem solving skills

Available Shifts:

1st Shift: 6:30AM – 2:30PM

2nd Shift: 2:30PM – 10:30PM

3rd Shift: 10:30PM – 6:30AM

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.

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:

  • Physical – Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Screenings/Assessments

  • Social – Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Leave of Absence, Flexible Work Arrangements, Recognition, Training

  • Emotional – Employee Assistance Program , Wellbeing Programs, Family Support Programs

  • Financial – 401k, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Disability

Location(s)

Champaign Plant

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for protected individuals, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact NAZTAOps@kraftheinz.com for assistance.

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